Brookfield Engineering Science Technology Academy
Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Location
Barker Blue Dog Office
6360 El Cajon Blvd #101
San Diego, CA 92115
BROOKFIELD ENGINEERING SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY
College and Career Pathways with Guidance and Support
1704 Cape Horn, Julian, CA 92036
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS' PROPOSED AGENDA
Brown Act Training
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
10:30 a.m. Board Meeting
LOCATION
Barker Blue Dog Office
6360 El Cajon Blvd #101
San Diego, CA 92115
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MISSION STATEMENT
Brookfield Engineering Science & Technology Academy will harness the power of a flexible learning environment and modern educational technology to serve learners with diverse backgrounds and goals, seeking an educational alternative that stimulates and supports independent learning, provides a strong social-emotional approach, and supports STEM college and career readiness.
THE ORDER OF BUSINESS MAY BE CHANGED WITHOUT NOTICE: Notice is hereby given that the order of consideration of matters on this agenda may be changed without prior notice.
REASONABLE LIMITATIONS MAY BE PLACED ON PUBLIC TESTIMONY. The Governing Board’s presiding officer reserves the right to impose reasonable time limits on public testimony to ensure the agenda is completed.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION WILL BE PROVIDED FOR ANY INDIVIDUAL WITH A DISABILITY
Pursuant to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, any individual with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to attend or participate in this meeting of the Governing Board may request assistance by contacting Brookfield Engineering Science and Technology Academy at 833-619-2378.
Agenda
| Purpose | Presenter | Time | |||
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| I. | Opening Items | 10:30 AM | |||
| A. | Record Attendance / Roll Call | Vote | |||
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Roll Call Marcella Nino Debra Webb Cassandra Bolden Gary McCloskey
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| B. | Call the Meeting to Order | Vote | 1 m | ||
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Board Meeting called to order at: Roll Call Marcella Nino Debra Webb Cassandra Bolden Gary McCloskey |
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| C. | Approve Minutes | Approve Minutes | |||
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Minutes will be approved at the APPROVAL OF CONSOLIDATED MOTION FOR CONSENT CALENDAR section further down on the agenda. |
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| Approve minutes for BEST Academy Organizational Board Meeting on August 27, 2025 | |||||
| II. | Pledge of Allegiance | ||||
| III. | Annual BROWN ACT TRAINING | ||||
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The purpose of Brown Act training is to educate California public officials and employees on the state's open meeting laws, which guarantee public transparency and participation in local government by ensuring that meetings are open to the public, require advance notice, and restrict certain closed-door discussions. This training helps officials comply with the Ralph M. Brown Act, understand their duties and responsibilities under the law, and avoid violations that can undermine public trust and accountability. |
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| A. | Kathleen Daugherty | FYI | Kathleen Daugherty | ||
| IV. | PUBLIC COMMENTS / RECOGNITION | ||||
| V. | CORRESPONDENCE / PROPOSALS / REPORTS / INFORMATION | ||||
| A. | BUDGET / SCHOOL UPDATE | Discuss | |||
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| VI. | APPROVAL OF CONSOLIDATED MOTION FOR CONSENT CALENDAR | ||||
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| A. | CONSENT AGENDA | Vote | Alex Soriano | ||
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CONSENT FOLDER
Motion: 1st_____ 2nd:______ Roll Call Marcella Nino Debra Webb Cassandra Bolden Gary McCloskey |
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| VII. | ACTION ITEMS | ||||
| A. | Memorandum of Understanding between Julian Union SD and BEST Academy | Vote | Alex Soriano | ||
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This Agreement provides oversight, direct and indirect services to be provided by Julian USD to BEST Academy and the renumeration to be paid by BEST Academy to Julian USD from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026.
Motion: 1st_____ 2nd:______ Roll Call Marcella Nino Debra Webb Cassandra Bolden Gary McCloskey |
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| B. | Informed K12 Renewal | Vote | Alex Soriano | ||
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Approval continues contract with company that provides B.E.S.T. Academy with an easy-to-use workflow automation and digital forms solution to eliminate paperwork, automate critical school business processes, and track approval workflows across departments. This service helps administrators operate efficiently by enabling electronic signatures, managing forms, and collecting data accurately for productivity and accountability in areas like Human Resources and Student Services.
Motion: 1st_____ 2nd:______ Roll Call Marcella Nino Debra Webb Cassandra Bolden Gary McCloskey |
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| C. | Cre8uv LLC contract renewal | Vote | James Mays | ||
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Approval provides homeschool consulting services including marketing, audit, compliance, networking, community building, and vendor contracts.
Motion: 1st_____ 2nd:______ Roll Call Marcella Nino Debra Webb Cassandra Bolden Gary McCloskey |
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| D. | Resource Lending Library Deliver Vehicle | Vote | James Mays | ||
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Approval purchases a delivery vehicle to professionalize and streamline the distribution of educational supplies across its service area, replacing the inefficient and potentially costly practice of relying on staff members' personal cars . This acquisition will improve operational efficiency, reduce the financial burden on employees for mileage and vehicle wear, and ensure resources are delivered reliably to students and families across Southern California.
Motion: 1st_____ 2nd:______ Roll Call Marcella Nino Debra Webb Cassandra Bolden Gary McCloskey |
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| E. | IXL Contract Renewal | Vote | Alex Soriano | ||
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Approval continues to provide 650 site licenses for the digital program to support ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies.
Motion: 1st_____ 2nd:______ Roll Call Marcella Nino Debra Webb Cassandra Bolden Gary McCloskey |
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| F. | Testing Site Reservations for October 6-9, 2025 | Vote | Alex Soriano | ||
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Approval reserves a block of rooms for the Fall Benchmark assessment at the Best Western Plus in National City, CA.
Motion: 1st_____ 2nd:______ Roll Call Marcella Nino Debra Webb Cassandra Bolden Gary McCloskey |
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| G. | Increase Executive Director Delegation of Purchasing Authority Threshold | Vote | James Mays | ||
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Approval is requested to raise the single-purchase expense threshold from $10,000 to $30,000 to provide necessary instructional support and maximize operational efficiency. Given the increase in student enrollment and corresponding resource needs.
Motion: 1st_____ 2nd:______ Roll Call Marcella Nino Debra Webb Cassandra Bolden Gary McCloskey |
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| H. | Amendment to Master Agreement and Independent Study Policy | Alex Soriano | |||
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Approval provides a revised IS policy and Master Agreement moving forward and into the next school year.
Motion: 1st_____ 2nd:______ Roll Call Marcella Nino Debra Webb Cassandra Bolden Gary McCloskey |
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| VIII. | BOARD COMMENTS | ||||
| IX. | DIRECTOR’S COMMENTS | ||||
| X. | Closing Items | ||||
| A. | Regular Board Meetings | FYI | |||
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| B. | Adjourn Meeting | Vote | |||
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Motion to adjourn the Board of Directors meeting at:
Motion: 1st_____ 2nd:______ Roll Call Marcella Nino Debra Webb Cassandra Bolden Gary McCloskey |
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