Brookfield Engineering Science Technology Academy

Regular Board Meeting

Published on November 25, 2025 at 6:56 PM PST

Date and Time

Wednesday December 3, 2025 at 10:30 AM PST

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 

Wednesday, December 3, 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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Before the meeting, please submit a Request to Speak to the Board of Directors for any agenda or non-agenda items to the Executive Director. At most, three (3) minutes are to be allotted to any one (1) speaker, and at most twenty (20) minutes on the same subject. This portion of the agenda is for comments, recognition, and reports to the Board and is not intended to be a question-and-answer period. If you have Action questions for the Board, please provide the Board President with a written copy, and an administrator will provide answers later.

 

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

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 10:30 AM
  A. Record Attendance / Roll Call Vote
   

 

 

Roll Call

Marcella Nino

Debra Webb

Cassandra Bolden

Gary McCloskey


 

 
  B. Call the Meeting to Order Vote
   

Board Meeting called to order at:

Roll Call

Marcella Nino

Debra Webb

Cassandra Bolden

Gary McCloskey

 
  C. Approve Minutes Approve Minutes
   

Minutes will be approved at the APPROVAL OF CONSOLIDATED MOTION FOR CONSENT CALENDAR section further down on the agenda.

 
    Approve minutes for Regular Board Meeting on November 5, 2025  
II. Pledge of Allegiance
   
III. PUBLIC COMMENTS / RECOGNITION
IV. CORRESPONDENCE / PROPOSALS / REPORTS / INFORMATION
  A. BUDGET / SCHOOL UPDATE Discuss
   

 

  1. Fiscal Management Update
    1. Report of expenses incurred over $10,000
  2. School Update
    1. Executive Director Evaluations 
    2. Special Education Policy Updates FOLDER
    3. Special Education Policy:  Graduation, Certificate of Completion, and Alternate Diploma Pathway
    4. Board Member Candidate
    5. School Accountability Report Card Update
    6. Teacher of Special Assignment Update
      1. Amanda Barrera, Mylinda Threadgill, Tiffany Harris, Barbara Mulvany, Cheryl Sifferlen
 
V. APPROVAL OF CONSOLIDATED MOTION FOR CONSENT CALENDAR
 
  1. The board considers all matters under the consent agenda routine and will approve, ratify, and enact them in one motion in the form listed below. Unless a board member specifically requests further discussion or removal from the agenda, these items will not be discussed further prior to the Board vote. Comments by the Board may be made at the discretion of the Chairperson.


 

 
  A. CONSENT AGENDA Vote Alex Soriano
   

CONSENT FOLDER

  1. Minutes: November 5, 2025 Folder
  2. Expense Reports
  3. Check Register

 

Motion:  1st_____ 2nd:______

Roll Call

Marcella Nino

Debra Webb

Cassandra Bolden

Gary McCloskey

 
VI. ACTION ITEMS
  A. 2025-2026 1st Interim Report Cory Cavanah
   

Approval certifies that BEST Academy can meet its financial obligations for the current and two subsequent fiscal years.

 


Motion:  1st_____ 2nd:______

Roll Call

Marcella Nino

Debra Webb

Cassandra Bolden

Gary McCloskey

 
  B. Validate My Education Transcript Evaluation Services Contract Vote James Mays
   

Approval supports the evaluation of educational documents from other countries to determine the equivalent U.S. academic placement, ensuring a fair and accurate assessment of an individual's prior learning. 

 

Motion:  1st_____ 2nd:______

Roll Call

Marcella Nino

Debra Webb

Cassandra Bolden

Gary McCloskey

 
  C. Mr. D Math Online Academic Support Contract Vote James Mays
   

Approval provides online math education and test preparation for middle and high school students.  The curriculum aims to make math accessible and understandable for students of all learning styles by focusing on problem-solving skills and real-world applications. 

 

Motion:  1st_____ 2nd:______

Roll Call

Marcella Nino

Debra Webb

Cassandra Bolden

Gary McCloskey

 
  D. Update of Board ByLaw 9250 - Board Member Stipend of Honorarium Vote Alex Soriano
   

Approval increases the compensation for service to a maximum of $600 for any month.

 

Motion:  1st_____ 2nd:______

Roll Call

Marcella Nino

Debra Webb

Cassandra Bolden

Gary McCloskey

 
  E. Updating Technology Director Job Description Vote Alex Soriano
   

Approval establishes a leadership position that leads initiatives that enhance instructional delivery, ensure data integrity, protect information systems, and foster innovation across the organization while maintaining compliance with state, federal, and charter regulations.

 

Motion:  1st_____ 2nd:______

Roll Call

Marcella Nino

Debra Webb

Cassandra Bolden

Gary McCloskey

 
  F. 2024-2025 Audit Report Vote
   

Approval assures stakeholders that public funds are being used effectively and for their intended educational purposes.

 

Motion:  1st_____ 2nd:______

Roll Call

Marcella Nino

Debra Webb

Cassandra Bolden

Gary McCloskey

 
VII. BOARD COMMENTS
VIII. DIRECTOR’S COMMENTS
IX. Closing Items
  A. Regular Board Meetings FYI
   
  • August 27, 2025, Organizational Board Meeting
  • October 1, 2025
  • November 5, 2025
  • December 3, 2025
  • January 28, 2026
  • February 25, 2026
  • April 1, 2026
  • May 6, 2026
  • June 3, 2026
  • June 10, 2026, may change based on the Graduation date


 

 
  B. Adjourn Meeting Vote
   

Motion to adjourn the Board of Directors meeting at:

 

Motion:  1st_____ 2nd:______

Roll Call

Marcella Nino

Debra Webb

Cassandra Bolden

Gary McCloskey