Allegiance STEAM Academy

Minutes

Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors

Date and Time

Wednesday June 10, 2026 at 5:30 PM

Location

ONSITE MEETING LOCATION:

5862 C Street

Chino, Ca. 91710

 

SATELLITE MEETING LOCATIONS:

7930 Locust Ave.

Fontana, Ca. 92336

 

Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/94171991686

INSTRUCTIONS FOR PRESENTATIONS TO THE BOARD BY PARENTS AND CITIZENS
 

Allegiance STEAM Academy- Thrive charter schools (“Allegiance STEAM Academy”), also known as ASA Thrive, are direct-funded, independent, public charter schools operated by the Allegiance STEAM Academy nonprofit public benefit corporation and governed by Allegiance STEAM Academy, Incorporated corporate Board of Directors (“Board”). The purpose of a public meeting of the Board, is to conduct the affairs of Allegiance STEAM Academy in public. We are pleased that you are in attendance and hope you will visit these meetings often. Your participation assures us of continuing community interest in our school.


 

1. Agendas are available to all audience members at the meeting. Note that the order of business on this agenda may be changed without prior notice. For more information on this agenda, please contact Allegiance at: info@asathrive.org


 

2. “Request to Speak” forms are available to all audience members who wish to speak on any agenda items or under the general category of “Public Comments.” Members of the public who wish to speak are encouraged to complete a Request to Speak card to assist in organizing comments. Submitting a card is not required in order to address the Board.


 

3. “Public Comments” are set aside for members of the audience to comment. However, due to public meeting laws, the Board can only listen to your issue, not take action. The public is invited to address the Board regarding items listed on the agenda. Comments on an agenda item will be accepted during consideration of that item, or prior to consideration of the item in the case of a closed session item. Please turn in comment cards to the Board Secretary prior to the item you wish to speak on. Members of the public may join the meeting via Zoom (link above) and will be given an opportunity to speak. To provide public comment through Zoom, please use the ‘Raise Hand’ feature during the Public Comments section or when prompted by the Board President. These presentations are limited to three (3) minutes.


 

4. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and upon request, Allegiance STEAM Academy may furnish reasonable auxiliary aids and services to qualified individuals with disabilities. Individuals who require disability-related accommodations or modifications to participate in the meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, should contact Sara Lopez, Chief Operations Officer, at sara.lopez@asathrive.org at least 24 hours before the meeting.

Directors Present

J. Kaakuahiwi (remote), M. Jones, S. Bhojani, S. Odo, S. Thompson

Directors Absent

M. Casas, T. Stevens

Guests Present

C. Moreno, K. Holt, S. Cognetta, S. Lopez

I. Opening Items

A.

Call the Meeting to Order

M. Jones called a meeting of the board of directors of Allegiance STEAM Academy to order on Wednesday Jun 10, 2026 at 5:38 PM.

B.

Record Attendance

C.

Approval of Agenda

S. Odo made a motion to Approve Agenda for Regular Board Meeting.
S. Thompson seconded the motion.

Passed 5-0

Opposed

Abstained

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
T. Stevens
Absent
S. Bhojani
Aye
M. Casas
Absent
M. Jones
Aye
S. Thompson
Aye
S. Odo
Aye
J. Kaakuahiwi
Aye

D.

Pledge of Allegiance

E.

Public Comments

N/A

II. Governance

A.

Approval of Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation

M. Jones made a motion to Dismiss Approval of Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation.

Approved in Previous Board Meeting 06/28/2026

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

III. Items Scheduled for Discussion, Action, Other Business

A.

TNTP Professional Development Services Agreement

J. Kaakuahiwi made a motion to Approve TNTP Professional Development Services Agreement.
S. Odo seconded the motion.

Requested cap of $230K

 

Passed 5-0

Opposed

Abstained

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
M. Jones
Aye
S. Thompson
Aye
M. Casas
Absent
S. Odo
Aye
T. Stevens
Absent
J. Kaakuahiwi
Aye
S. Bhojani
Aye

B.

Behavioral Emergency Safety Interventions Policy

S. Thompson made a motion to Approve Behavioral Emergency Safety Interventions Policy.
S. Bhojani seconded the motion.

Passed 5-0

Opposed

Abstained

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
S. Odo
Aye
S. Thompson
Aye
M. Jones
Aye
S. Bhojani
Aye
T. Stevens
Absent
J. Kaakuahiwi
Aye
M. Casas
Absent

C.

Artificial Intelligence Policy

S. Odo made a motion to Approve Artificial Intelligence Policy.
M. Jones seconded the motion.

Passed 5-0

Opposed

Abstained

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
S. Thompson
Aye
M. Casas
Absent
S. Bhojani
Aye
S. Odo
Aye
T. Stevens
Absent
M. Jones
Aye
J. Kaakuahiwi
Aye

D.

Job Description: Board-Certified Behavior Analyst

S. Odo made a motion to Postpone motion to Approve Job Description: Board-Certified Behavior Analyst to next regular board meeting.
S. Thompson seconded the motion.

Passed 5-0

Opposed

Abstained

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
J. Kaakuahiwi
Aye
S. Thompson
Aye
T. Stevens
Absent
S. Odo
Aye
M. Casas
Absent
M. Jones
Aye
S. Bhojani
Aye

IV. Finance

A.

ASA Chino 2026-27 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP)

S. Bhojani made a motion to Approve ASA Chino 2026-27 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP).
S. Odo seconded the motion.

Passed 5-0

Opposed

Abstained

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
M. Casas
Absent
S. Odo
Aye
T. Stevens
Absent
S. Bhojani
Aye
M. Jones
Aye
S. Thompson
Aye
J. Kaakuahiwi
Aye

B.

ASA Fontana 2026-27 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP)

S. Thompson made a motion to Approve ASA Fontana 2026-27 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP).
M. Jones seconded the motion.

Passed 5-0

Opposed

Abstained

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
J. Kaakuahiwi
Aye
S. Bhojani
Aye
S. Thompson
Aye
M. Jones
Aye
T. Stevens
Absent
M. Casas
Absent
S. Odo
Aye

C.

2026-27 Preliminary Budget ASA Chino

S. Bhojani made a motion to Approve 2026-27 Preliminary Budget ASA Chino.
S. Odo seconded the motion.

Passed 5-0

Opposed

Abstained

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
S. Thompson
Aye
J. Kaakuahiwi
Aye
M. Casas
Absent
M. Jones
Aye
T. Stevens
Absent
S. Odo
Aye
S. Bhojani
Aye

D.

2026-27 Preliminary Budget ASA Fontana

S. Bhojani made a motion to Approve 2026-27 Preliminary Budget ASA Fontana.
S. Thompson seconded the motion.

Passed 5-0

Opposed

Abstained

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
S. Odo
Aye
M. Casas
Absent
J. Kaakuahiwi
Aye
S. Bhojani
Aye
S. Thompson
Aye
M. Jones
Aye
T. Stevens
Absent

V. Communications

A.

Communications

S. Cognetta

Share employee perspective on state COLA; total percentage carries all operational costs, not indexed solely to salaries. Dive in further, example of health benefits. Increase ASA's employee obligations to benefits - opportunities to help staff. 

 

S. Thompson

No comments.

 

S. Odo

Have a great summer, enjoy some relaxing time off.

 

S. Bhojani

Budget standpoint; context of reserves vs state/county requirements. Look into allocating more to salaries and how it would effect our budgets. Have a great summer.

 

J. Kaakuahiwi

Good point made by S. Bhojani. It is not unlikely for a charter school in California to have high reserves - allows a cushion for difficult times.

 

M. Jones

School has been conservative since joining the Board. We have a great staff! 

Field trips discussion. Financial stability; ability to reward staff. 

VI. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:21 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
M. Jones