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
B.
Record Attendance
C.
Approval of Agenda
Passed 4-0
Opposed
Abstained
| 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
F.
Public Comments
N/A
II. Consent Items
A.
Approve Minutes for June 8, 2026
Passed 5-0
Opposed
Abstained
| 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
Passed 5-0
Opposed
Abstained
| 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
Passed 5-0
Opposed
Abstained
| 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
Passed 5-0
Opposed
Abstained
| 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
Passed 5-0
Opposed
Abstained
| 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
Passed 4
Opposed 1
Abstained
| 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
Passed 5-0
Opposed
Abstained
| 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
Passed 4
Opposed 1
Abstained
| 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
Passed 5-0
Opposed
Abstained
| 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
Passed 5-0
Opposed
Abstained
| 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.
CEO Report, S. Cognetta
Near completion of ASA Fontana petition.
Leadership framework. Supervisor Training.