ALLEGIANCE STEAM ACADEMY REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
February 28, 2019
7:30 pm Meeting Location: 5862 C Street, Chino, CA 91710
AGENDA
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: [email protected]
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. I. Preliminary A. Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Board Chair at ______. B. Roll Call Present Absent Andrew Vestey, Chairman ______Samantha Odo, Secretary ______Melanie Choi, Treasurer ______Marcilyn Jones, Member ______Jason Liso, Member ______C. Public Comments- Items not on the Agenda No individual presentations shall be for more than three (3) minutes. Ordinarily, Board members will not respond to presentations and no action can be taken. However, the Board may give direction to staff following a presentation. D. Approval of Agenda for the Regular Board Meeting for February 28, 2019. Recommended the Board of Directors approve the Agenda for Regular Board Meeting for February 28, 2019. Motion: ______Second: ______Roll Call: ______II. Open Session: A. COMMUNICATIONS 1. Comments from Board of Directors 2. CEO’s report B. ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR INFORMATION: 1. Update from Parents and Community for Kids 2. Update Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) 3. Financial Update January 2019- Jim Weber, Charter Impact 4. October 17, 2018 Chino Valley Unified School District Oversight Team Audit 5. Public Charter School Grant Program 2018-2019 Progress Report
C. ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR CONSENT: 2
1. Minutes for the Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors January 24, 2019 2. Check register for month of January 2019 Motion: ______Second: ______Roll Call: ______D. ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR DISCUSSION/ACTION:
1. Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors Calendar FY 2019-2020 See attached
It is recommended the Board of Directors: a. Adopt and approve the Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors Calendar FY2019-2020
Motion: ______Second: ______Roll Call: ______
2. Updated Organizational Chart for Allegiance STEAM Academy-Thrive FY2018-2019 See attached
It is recommended the Board of Directors: a. Adopt and approve the Organizational Chart for Allegiance STEAM Academy-Thrive FY 2019-2020
Motion: ______Second: ______Roll Call: ______
3. Quote for Asus Chromebooks See attached
It is recommended the Board of Directors: b. Adopt and approve the purchase of additional Asus Chromebooks.
Motion: ______Second: ______Roll Call: ______
4. Factoring Agreement with Charter Asset Management The Board will review/ discuss the Factoring Agreement presented to Allegiance STEAM Academy to provide $200,000, to assist with operation costs
It is recommended the Board of Directors: a. Approve and agree to the Factoring Agreement with Charter Asset Management
Motion: ______Second: ______Roll Call: ______
5. Allegiance STEAM Academy- Thrive Emergency Plan See attached
It is recommended the Board of Directors: a. Adopt and approve the ASA-Thrive Emergency Plan 3
Motion: ______Second: ______Roll Call: ______
6. Chino Valley Unified School District’s January 31, 2019 Preliminary Proposal of Facilities in Response to Allegiance STEAM Academy- Thrive Charter School October 31, 2018 Proposition 39 Facilities Request See attached
It is recommended the Board of Directors: a. Adopt and approve the CVUSD’s January 31, 2019 Proposition 39 Preliminary Proposal of Facilities
Motion: ______Second: ______Roll Call: ______
D. ADJOURNMENT
It is recommended the Board of Directors: a. Adjourn the Regular Board Meeting for February 28, 2019 at ______
Motion: ______Second: ______Roll Call: ______
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Allegiance STEAM Academy Local Control Accountability Plan
Meeting Agenda February 13th, 2019
1. Welcome and Introduction Attendees introduced, including name and roles. 2. Purpose of LCAP a. From Charter: ASA Thrive will adopt and implement a Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) on an annual basis pursuant to Education Code Section 47606.5. ASA Thrive will comply with all elements of the LCAP pursuant to regulations and a template adopted by the State Board of Education, and reserves the right to establish additional, school specific goals and corresponding assessments throughout the duration of the charter. Purpose of LCAP, Stakeholder Committees are revisited. LCAP draft is shared. 3. School Safety Plan Stakeholder Input: How can we keep our community adequately informed of the school’s safety plan? a. LCAP Goal 2: Allegiance STEAM Academy Thrive will provide stakeholders access to real-time relevant information regarding school operations, finances, governance and student learning. b. LCAP Goal 3: Allegiance STEAM Academy Thrive will provide a school environment which fosters physical and emotional security and focuses the school climate on creating opportunities for students to take risks to gain the skills required in the STEAM fields. Safety plan shared and discussed. Discussion regarding best practices in regards to school safety, communication with parents are discussed. Parent/Guardian School Safety Brochure with pertinent information will be created and disseminated. 4. Adjournment Allegiance STEAM Academy Thrive Monthly Financial Presentation – January 2019
1 January Highlights Financial forecast is presented for review. Budget revisions are presented independently and not requested herein. Highlights Forecast will exceed recommended fund balance (7%) if ADA and expenses are maintained at noted levels. Current year surplus forecast $381K, 8.5% of annual expenses. Revenue forecast favorable to budget, $122K. Expenses forecast favorable to budget, $36K. Cash is forecast to end year $53K, 1.2% of expenses, with no outstanding advances.
Compliance and Reporting 2nd interim report (January actuals) is presented for approval. Quarterly grant reporting has been completed. Consolidated Application Winter reporting has been submitted (approved January). Enrollment and Revenues P-1 enrollment and attendance exceeded budget. Forecast enrollment and ADA are adjusted to exceed budget +7.
ALLEGIANCE STEAM ACADEMY THRIVE 2 Attendance Data and Metrics
Enrollment and Per Pupil Data Attendance Metrics Enrollment & Per Pupil Data Actual Forecast Budget Average Enrollment 475 476 473 ADA 461 457 449 Attendance Rate 97.2% 95.9% 95.0% Unduplicated % 34.2% 34.5% Revenue per ADA $10,617 $10,518 Expenses per ADA $9,782 $10,022
Forecast is adjusted to 456.64: P-1 (460.48) and 476 enrollment rest of year. Forecast 7.3 ADA above budget generates $62K+ additional LCFF funding (1.4%).
ALLEGIANCE STEAM ACADEMY THRIVE 3 Revenue January Updates Revenues above budget – Overall revenues forecast $122K above budget. State Aid – Increased ADA forecast generates $59K increase (net of decreased UPP).