Allegiance STEAM Academy
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors
Date and Time
Location
ONSITE MEETING LOCATION:
5862 C St.
Chino, Ca. 91710
SATELLITE MEETING LOCATIONS:
7930 Locust Ave.
Fontana, Ca. 92336
https://zoom.us/j/93873255115
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
Agenda
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| I. | Opening Items | |||
| A. | Call the Meeting to Order | Troy Stevens | ||
| B. | Record Attendance | Troy Stevens | ||
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| C. | Pledge of Allegiance | Troy Stevens | ||
| D. | Approval of Agenda | Vote | Troy Stevens | |
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It is recommended that the Board of Directors approve the Agenda for Regular Board |
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| E. | Student Celebrations | Sebastian Cognetta | ||
| F. | Reports | Sebastian Cognetta | ||
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Reports
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| G. | Public Comments | Discuss | Marcilyn Jones | |
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Members of the public may address the Board at Regular Board meetings on Agenda or Non-Agenda items that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board, and at Special Board meetings on Agenda items only. Speakers may be called in the order requests are received, or grouped by subject area. No individual presentations shall be for more than three (3) minutes. By law, the Board is allowed to take action only on items on the agenda. The Board may, at its discretion, refer a matter to school staff or calendar the issue for discussion at a future Board meeting. |
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| II. | Items Scheduled for Consent | |||
| A. | Approve Minutes for August 11, 2025, Regular Board Meeting | Approve Minutes | Troy Stevens | |
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It is recommended that the Board of Directors: Approve and adopt the Board Meeting Minutes for August 11, 2025. |
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| B. | Approve Check Registrar | Vote | Sebastian Cognetta | |
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It is recommended that the Board of Directors: Approve and adopt the ASA Check Register for:
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| III. | Governance | |||
| A. | Involuntary Disenrollment Policy | Vote | Callie Moreno | |
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It is recommended that the Board of Directors
Approve and adopt the: Involuntary Disenrollment Policy |
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| IV. | Items Scheduled for Discussion, Action, Other Business | |||
| A. | 2026-2027 School Calendar | Discuss | Sebastian Cognetta | |
| V. | Finance | |||
| A. | FY26 Budget - ASA Chino | Vote | Sebastian Cognetta | |
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It is recommended the Board of Directors: Approve and adopt the FY26 Budget for ASA Chino |
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| B. | FY26 Budget - ASA Fontana | Vote | Sebastian Cognetta | |
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It is recommended the Board of Directors: Approve and adopt the FY26 Budget for ASA Fontana |
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| C. | Unaudited Actuals - ASA Chino | Vote | Sebastian Cognetta | |
| D. | Unaudited Actuals - ASA Fontana | Vote | Sebastian Cognetta | |
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It is recommended the Board of Directors approve and adopt the:
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| E. | Education Protection Account (EPA) Final Expenditure Report - ASA Chino | Vote | Sebastian Cognetta | |
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It is recommended that the Board of Directors:
Approve and adopt the Education Protection Account (EPA) Final Expenditure Report - ASA Chino FY25 |
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| F. | Education Protection Account (EPA) Final Expenditure Report - ASA Fontana | Vote | Sebastian Cognetta | |
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It is recommended that the Board of Directors:
Approve and adopt the Education Protection Account (EPA) Final Expenditure Report - ASA Fontana FY25 |
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| G. | Revolving Loan Agreement - ASA Fontana | Vote | Sebastian Cognetta | |
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It is recommended that the Board of Directors:
Adopt and approve the loan agreement between Allegiance STEAM Academy Fontana and the California School Finance Authority (CSFA) for participation in the Charter School Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Program. The loan, in the amount of $250,000, is intended to support operational and startup needs for ASA Fontana and will be repaid in accordance with the terms outlined in the CSFA agreement. |
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| VI. | Communications | |||
| A. | Communications | Discuss | Troy Stevens | |
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Communications from CEO & Board |
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| VII. | Closing Items | |||
| A. | Adjourn Meeting | Vote | Troy Stevens | |
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It is recommended that the Board of Directors:
Adjourn the Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors. |
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