Brookfield Engineering Science Technology Academy

Regular Board Meeting

Published on January 23, 2026 at 1:05 PM PST

Date and Time

Wednesday January 28, 2026 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, January 28, 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.

 
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. Liveschool Academic Rewards Program
    3. Board By-Laws Term Limits Amendment
 
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: December 3, 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. New Board Member - Grady McGuire Vote Alex Soriano
   

It is recommended that the Board of Trustees appoint a board member by a majority vote.

 


Motion:  1st_____ 2nd:______

Roll Call

Marcella Nino

Debra Webb

Cassandra Bolden

Gary McCloskey

 
  B. 2024-2025 School Accountability Report Card Vote
   

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the updated School Accountability Report Card for the 2024–25 school year for all district schools, as required by California Education Code Section 35256.

 

Motion:  1st_____ 2nd:______

Roll Call

Marcella Nino

Debra Webb

Cassandra Bolden

Grady McGuire

Gary McCloskey

 
  C. Board Policy 5145.6 Student Behavioral Health Referral Protocols Vote Alex Soriano
   

Approval establishes procedures for addressing student behavioral health concerns and coordinating referrals to support services in compliance with state and federal privacy requirements, including FERPA

 

Motion:  1st_____ 2nd:______

Roll Call

Marcella Nino

Debra Webb

Cassandra Bolden

Grady McGuire

Gary McCloskey

 
  D. Board Policy 6160 Individualized Education Plan Update Vote Alex Soriano
   

Approval adopts the revised Board Policy 6160, Individualized Education Plan, as presented.

 

Motion:  1st_____ 2nd:______

Roll Call

Marcella Nino

Debra Webb

Cassandra Bolden

Gary McGuire

Gary McCloskey

 
  E. Board Policy 6164.6 Section 504 - Policy, Procedures, and Parent Rights Update Vote Alex Soriano
   

Approval updates Board Policy 6164.6, Section 504

 

Motion:  1st_____ 2nd:______

Roll Call

Marcella Nino

Debra Webb

Cassandra Bolden

Gary McGuire

Gary McCloskey

 
  F. Foundation for California Community Colleges Partnership Agreement Vote James Mays
   

Approval establishes a data-sharing agreement with the California College Guidance Initiative (CCGI), which outlines the terms for uploading student data to the state's official college and career planning platform

 

Motion:  1st_____ 2nd:______

Roll Call

Marcella Nino

Debra Webb

Cassandra Bolden

Gary McGuire

Gary McCloskey

 
  G. Small Talk Speech and Occupational Therapy Contract Vote Celeste Danner
   

Approval adds Small Talk as an agency to support Special Education support services.

 

Motion:  1st_____ 2nd:______

Roll Call

Marcella Nino

Debra Webb

Cassandra Bolden

Gary McGuire

Gary McCloskey

 
  H. 2026-2027 Proposed School Calendars Vote James Mays
   

Approval establishes school calendars for A and B tracks for the 2026-2027 school year.

 

Motion:  1st_____ 2nd:______

Roll Call

Marcella Nino

Debra Webb

Cassandra Bolden

Gary McGuire

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

Grady McGuire

Gary McCloskey