Allegiance STEAM Academy

Minutes

Special Meeting of the Board of Directors

Date and Time

Monday July 27, 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/96018276299

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, M. Casas, M. Jones, S. Bhojani, T. Stevens

Directors Absent

S. Odo, S. Thompson

Directors who arrived after the meeting opened

M. Casas

Guests Present

C. Moreno, C. Valenta (remote), K. Holt, M. Felix (remote), R. Lucatero, S. Cognetta, S. Lazo, S. Lopez

I. Opening Items

A.

Call the Meeting to Order

J. Kaakuahiwi called a meeting of the board of directors of Allegiance STEAM Academy to order on Monday Jul 27, 2026 at 5:32 PM.

B.

Record Attendance

C.

Approval of Agenda

M. Jones made a motion to Approve the Agenda for Regular Board Meeting.
T. Stevens seconded the motion.

Passed 4-0

Opposed

Abstained

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

D.

Pledge of Allegiance

E.

Reports

CEO Report, S. Cognetta

  • Highlights: Employee Handbook, Safety Plans, Summer Work. 
    Near completion of ASA Fontana petition. 
    Leadership framework. Supervisor Training. 
  • Monthly Board Report
  • Financial Report
  • Grants
  • Facilities
  • Staffing
  • Instructional
  • Community and Stakeholder Involvement
M. Casas arrived at 5:41 PM.

F.

Public Comments

N/A

II. Consent Items

A.

Approve Minutes for June 8, 2026

M. Jones made a motion to approve the minutes from Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors on 06-08-26.
S. Bhojani seconded the motion.

Passed 5-0

Opposed

Abstained

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

B.

Approve Minutes for June 10, 2026

T. Stevens made a motion to approve the minutes from Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors on 06-10-26.
S. Bhojani seconded the motion.

Passed 5-0

Opposed

Abstained

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

C.

Check Registrar - ASA Chino

M. Jones made a motion to Approve and Adopt the Check Registrar - ASA Chino.
S. Bhojani seconded the motion.

Passed 5-0

Opposed

Abstained

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

D.

Check Registrar - ASA Fontana

M. Casas made a motion to Approve and Adopt the Check Registrar - ASA Fontana.
J. Kaakuahiwi seconded the motion.

Passed 5-0

Opposed

Abstained

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

III. Governance

A.

Policies for Promoting Safe Environments for Student Learning and Engagement

S. Bhojani made a motion to Approve and Adopt the Policies for Promoting Safe Environments for Student Learning and Engagement.
M. Casas seconded the motion.

Passed 5-0

Opposed

Abstained

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

IV. Items Scheduled for Discussion, Action, Other Business

A.

2026-2027 Employee Handbook

M. Jones made a motion to Approve and Adopt the 2026-2027 Employee Handbook.
S. Bhojani seconded the motion.

Passed 4

Opposed 1

Abstained

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
T. Stevens
No
S. Odo
Absent
S. Thompson
Absent
J. Kaakuahiwi
Aye
S. Bhojani
Aye
M. Casas
Aye
M. Jones
Aye

B.

Fiscal Policies Review

S. Bhojani made a motion to Approve and Adopt the Fiscal Policies Review.
T. Stevens seconded the motion.

Passed 5-0

Opposed

Abstained

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

C.

Job Description: Board-Certified Behavior Analyst

S. Bhojani made a motion to Approve and Adopt the Job Description: Board-Certified Behavior Analyst.
M. Jones seconded the motion.

Passed 4

Opposed 1

Abstained 

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
S. Odo
Absent
S. Bhojani
No
T. Stevens
Aye
M. Casas
Aye
M. Jones
Aye
S. Thompson
Absent
J. Kaakuahiwi
Aye

V. Finance

A.

Revised FY 26 Budget - ASA Chino

S. Bhojani made a motion to Approve and Adopt the Revised FY 26 Budget - ASA Chino.
T. Stevens seconded the motion.

Passed 5-0

Opposed

Abstained

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

B.

Revised FY 26 Budget - ASA Fontana

T. Stevens made a motion to Approve and Adopt the Revised FY 26 Budget - ASA Fontana.
M. Casas seconded the motion.

Passed 5-0

Opposed

Abstained

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

VI. Communications

A.

Communications

S. Bhojani

Thank you for summer work, leadership, handbook review. 

 

M. Jones

Thank you, enjoy the last few weeks of summer.

 

M. Casas

Thank you for the hard work, looking forward to the next year.

 

T. Stevens

Looking forward to the new year. Reports have been helpful.

Glad to see enrollment almost break 400 in Fontana. Great work everyone, appreciate all of you.

 

J. Kaaekuahiwi

Looking forward to the new school year. Thank you!

 

S. Cognetta

Thank you to all. Staff working hard closing out the year and starting the new one. Thank you to our Authorizers. Appreciate the shared insight and perspective by Board.

VII. 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 7:33 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
J. Kaakuahiwi