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
B.
Record Attendance
C.
Approval of Agenda
Passed 5-0
Opposed
Abstained
| 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
II. Governance
A.
Approval of Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation
Approved in Previous Board Meeting 06/28/2026
III. Items Scheduled for Discussion, Action, Other Business
A.
TNTP Professional Development Services Agreement
Requested cap of $230K
Passed 5-0
Opposed
Abstained
| 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
Passed 5-0
Opposed
Abstained
| 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
Passed 5-0
Opposed
Abstained
| 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
Passed 5-0
Opposed
Abstained
| 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)
Passed 5-0
Opposed
Abstained
| 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)
Passed 5-0
Opposed
Abstained
| 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
Passed 5-0
Opposed
Abstained
| 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
Passed 5-0
Opposed
Abstained
| 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.
N/A