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Allegiance STEAM Academy

Minutes

Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors

Date and Time

Monday May 12, 2025 at 5:30 PM

Location

Meeting of the Board of Directors 


ONSITE MEETING LOCATION:
5862 C St.

Chino, Ca. 91710

 

SATELLITE MEETING LOCATIONS:

7420 Locust Ave.

Fontana, Ca. 92336

 

Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/98830491014

 

 

INSTRUCTIONS FOR PRESENTATIONS TO THE BOARD BY PARENTS AND CITIZENS
 

Allegiance STEAM Academy- Thrive charter school (“Allegiance STEAM Academy”), also known as ASA Thrive, is a direct-funded, independent, public charter school 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.”


 

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. 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 appropriate alternative modification of the agenda in order to participate in Board meetings are invited to contact Allegiance STEAM Academy

Directors Present

M. Jones, S. Bhojani, S. Odo, S. Thompson, T. Stevens

Directors Absent

None

Guests Present

C. Moreno, C. Valenta, E. Lee, J. Dizon, K. Holt, R. Lucatero, S. Cognetta, S. Lazo, S. Lopez

I. Opening Items

A.

Call the Meeting to Order

T. Stevens called a meeting of the board of directors of Allegiance STEAM Academy to order on Monday May 12, 2025 at 5:33 PM.

B.

Record Attendance

C.

Public Comments

None

II. Public Announcement for Reason for Closed Session

A.

Closed Session - For Discussion / Possible Action

Moved to Closed Session at 5:33pm.

III. Resume Open Session

A.

Report from Closed Session, if any

Return from Closed Session at 6:49 pm. Nothing to report out from Closed Session. 

B.

Pledge of Allegiance

C.

Approval of Agenda for the Regular Board Meeting May 12th, 2025

S. Thompson made a motion to Approve and adopt Agenda for the Regular Board Meeting May 12th, 2025.
S. Odo seconded the motion.

Passes 5 - 0

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

D.

Student Celebrations

Student Celebrations

Mandarin Students from ASA Chino and Fontana:

ASA Chino

Analean Orosco

Liam Dizon

Noah Dessa

Travis Zhou

Alice Razo

Emery Gonzalez

Harlee Vincent

Nathan Xia

Olivia Dumayas

Vienna Edigo

Ruby Flores

 

ASA Fontana

Dominic Gallegos

Nolan Eaker

Mila Builes

Nathan Moreno

Wyatt Reynaga

Jenalyn Medina

Valentina Martinez

Maximiliano Builes

 

Costa Rica Experience shared by ASA Chino student: 

Liam Vera.

 

ASA Chino 7th Grade Student projects from Social Studies and ELA. Students who shared:

Abbie Munsey

Monroe Okola

Emmalyn Okamoto

J Heritage

Faith Chen

Sophia Chen

E.

PACK Reports

PACK Reports - None

 

F.

Principal Reports

Principal Reports

ASA Chino:

Volunteer brunch - Celebrated our volunteers and appreciate all they do for our school

Alumni reception

Staff appreciate last week - thank you all for showing the love

STEAM Live on Thursday 

Wrapping up with end of the year activities (staff evaluations, 8th grade softball game and other activities, tailgate, last day reflection for staff)

8th grade promotion at Chino High on May 21


ASA Fontana:

First Kickball vs Staff Kickball game with a flash mob dance that they learned during PE.

Staff Appreciation week was a success and appreciate PACKs support.

We held our MS dance on Friday and students had a great time.

We have been appreciative of all the boxes our families have been donating!

STEAM Live Wednesday

G.

CEO Reports

CEO Reports

Authorizers:

*FUSD: NOV- response expected this week; new facility-tech upgrades underway; facility upgrades possibly delayed; before/after school walk-through in next few weeks

*CVUSD: Concern response submitted Friday

Enrollment:

Chino: 954 (957 in Apr) 

Fontana: 273:; (275 in Apr)

LCAP Parent Survey

PE Program Recognition 

ELOP County Recognition - Student: Raj Thota Staff: Carmen Lopez

IV. Items Scheduled for Consent

A.

Approve Minutes for April 14th, 2025 Board Meeting

S. Thompson made a motion to approve the minutes from Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors on 04-14-25.
S. Odo seconded the motion.

Passes 5 - 0

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

B.

Approve Minutes for May 5th, 2025 Board Meeting

M. Jones made a motion to approve the minutes from Special Board Meeting of the Board of Directors on 05-05-25.
S. Thompson seconded the motion.

Passes 5 - 0

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

C.

Approve Check Registrar for ASA Chino

S. Bhojani made a motion to Approve Check Registrar for ASA Chino.
T. Stevens seconded the motion.

Passes 5 - 0

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

D.

Approve Check Registrar for ASA Fontana

T. Stevens made a motion to Approve Check Registrar for ASA Fontana.
S. Odo seconded the motion.

Passes 5 - 0

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

V. Items Scheduled for Discussion, Action, Other Business

A.

Board Resolution for the Adoption of Instructional Materials for the 2025-26 School Year

M. Jones made a motion to Approve and adopt Board Resolution for the Adoption of Instructional Materials for the 2025-26 School Year.
S. Bhojani seconded the motion.

Passes 5 - 0

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

B.

Board Resolution for Adoption of Dyslexia Screening Tools

T. Stevens made a motion to Approve and adopt Board Resolution for Adoption of Dyslexia Screening Tools.
S. Thompson seconded the motion.

Passes 5 - 0

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

C.

Williams Third Quarterly Report for ASA Chino 2024-25 Fiscal Year

S. Thompson made a motion to Approve and adopt Williams Third Quarterly Report for ASA Chino 2024-25 Fiscal Year.
M. Jones seconded the motion.

Passes 5 - 0

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

D.

Form 990 Income Tax Return for Year Ending June 30, 2024

S. Bhojani made a motion to Approve and adopt Form 990 Income Tax Return for Year Ending June 30, 2024.
S. Odo seconded the motion.

Passes 5 - 0

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

E.

2025-26 Board Meeting Calendar

M. Jones made a motion to Approve and adopt 2025-26 Board Meeting Calendar.
S. Odo seconded the motion.

Passes 5 - 0

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

VI. Finance

A.

FY24 Budget - ASA Chino

S. Odo made a motion to Approve and adopt FY24 Budget - ASA Chino.
M. Jones seconded the motion.

Passes 5 - 0

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

B.

FY24 Budget - ASA Fontana

T. Stevens made a motion to Approve and adopt FY24 Budget - ASA Fontana.
M. Jones seconded the motion.

Passes 5 - 0 

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

VII. Communications

A.

Communications

Communications

 

CEO Communications: As we approach our final Regular Board Meeting of the school year, I wanted to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude.

To our Families: Thank you for making Allegiance STEAM Academy your school of choice. We deeply appreciate your conscientious decision to entrust us with your children's education. We are continually working hard to provide a nurturing and enriching learning environment for all our students, and your partnership is invaluable. Thank you for your trust and support.

To our dedicated Staff: Your hard work, passion, and commitment to educating our students! Thank you for your tireless efforts throughout the school year!

To our committed Board Members: We extend our sincere thanks for your volunteer service, leadership, and unwavering dedication to Allegiance STEAM Academy. We are incredibly thankful for your time and expertise!

We are so thankful for each and every member of the ASA community.

 

S. Thompson: What a year! We're still very busy, so let's keep up the great work. Appreciate our staff, students, and families! Wonderful blood drive event. Let's finish the year strong.

 

S. Odo: A big shout out and thank you to all the students who performed tonight! The Mandarin display was truly amazing. Looking forward to STEAM Live - my favorite event!

 

M. Jones: Happy Mother's Day to all our staff! Your dedication deserves far more than just one week of appreciation. Thank you! Thank you to the students for tonight's wonderful performances. Shout out to our fantastic PE program – a favorite of many students! And thank you, Mrs. Lopez, for your incredible work. I appreciate the LCAP and challenge us to aim for 100% across both schools. The Costa Rica trip is great, and I'd also like us to explore other 8th-grade trip options for our students.

 

S. Bhojani: Thank you for getting to see the students tonight. Great job on the LCAP. Appreciate our teachers and Admin! Hang in there, everyone! Almost done! Kudos to the entire team! Thank you!

 

T. Stevens: Thank you for the LCAP. The website is awesome; let's focus on driving traffic there. We continue to strive for maximum transparency; a top priority. Strive for excellence to make our authorizers, staff, and families proud. Great work in enrollment, Carrie & Mindi!

Let's explore additional 8th-grade trip options. We're nearing the end of a fast and full year – great job, staff! Keep moving forward! Thank you to everyone! Congrats to the PE program! A huge shout-out to Mr. Alex on his Chino HS football coaching position – wishing him all the best in achieving this goal! A continued family legacy. Let's support him!

Thank you all – let's continue to push forward!

VIII. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

S. Odo made a motion to Adjourn Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors May 12th, 2025.
M. Jones seconded the motion.

Passes 5 - 0

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
T. Stevens
Aye
S. Bhojani
Aye
M. Jones
Aye
S. Thompson
Aye
S. Odo
Aye
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 8:14 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
E. Lee
Documents used during the meeting
  • March 2025-ASA-Board Summary (2) (1).pdf
  • March 2025-ASA-Board Summary (2) (1).pdf
  • Board Resolution for Adoption of Instructional Materials (Brd Mtg 2025 05-12).pdf
  • Board Resolution for Dyslexia Screening Tools (Brd Mtg 2025 05-12).pdf
  • WILL-Allegiance_ThirdQtrlyRpt-2024-25.pdf
  • Exempt Return for Allegiance STEAM Academy Inc YE 2024.pdf
  • 2025-26 Board Meeting Calendar (2).pdf
  • March 2025-ASA-Board Summary (2) (1).pdf
  • March 2025-ASA-Board Summary (2) (1).pdf

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