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
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
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 Grady McGuire Gary McCloskey
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| B. | Call the Meeting to Order | Gary McCloskey | |||
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Board Meeting called to order at _________ |
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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 Regular Board Meeting on February 18, 2026 | |||||
| II. | Pledge of Allegiance | ||||
| III. | PUBLIC COMMENTS / RECOGNITION | ||||
| IV. | CORRESPONDENCE / PROPOSALS / REPORTS / INFORMATION | ||||
| A. | BUDGET / SCHOOL UPDATE | Discuss | |||
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| V. | APPROVAL OF CONSOLIDATED MOTION FOR CONSENT CALENDAR | ||||
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| A. | CONSENT AGENDA | Vote | |||
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CONSENT FOLDER
Motion: 1st_____ 2nd:______ Roll Call Marcella Nino Debra Webb Cassandra Bolden Grady McGuire Gary McCloskey |
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| VI. | ACTION ITEMS | ||||
| A. | Christy White Certified Public Accountants Contract for 2026-2028 | Vote | Alex Soriano | ||
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It is recommended that the Board of Trustees renew the contract to conduct an audit of the financial statements of BEST Academy, which comprise the statement of financial position as of June 30, 2026, 2027, and 2028
Roll Call Marcella Nino Debra Webb Cassandra Bolden Grady McGuire Gary McCloskey |
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| B. | Update to Board Policy 6158 Independent Study | Vote | Alex Soriano | ||
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It is recommended that the board approve the 2026-2027 Independent Study Policy
Motion: 1st_____ 2nd:______ Roll Call Marcella Nino Debra Webb Cassandra Bolden Grady McGuire Gary McCloskey |
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| C. | Renewal of NWEA Benchmark Assessment Contract | Vote | |||
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It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the renewal of NWEA as the benchmark assessment platform.
Motion: 1st_____ 2nd:______ Roll Call Marcella Nino Debra Webb Cassandra Bolden Grady McGuire Gary McCloskey |
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| D. | Board Policy 6180 Graduation Policy | Vote | |||
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It is recommended the board of trustees approve the updated policy to include special education graduation requriements
Motion: 1st_____ 2nd:______ Roll Call Marcella Nino Debra Webb Cassandra Bolden Grady McGuire Gary McCloskey |
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| E. | Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 4126 Awards for Achievement | Vote | Alex Soriano | ||
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It is recommended that the board of trustees approve the policy to encourage excellence as a goal for all students, and publicly recognize students for exemplary achievement in academic growth, effort, attendance, and extracurricular activities through educational awards.
Motion: 1st_____ 2nd:______ Roll Call Marcella Nino Debra Webb Cassandra Bolden Grady McGuire Gary McCloskey |
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| F. | Board Policy 4041 Employee Use of AI | Vote | Alex Soriano | ||
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It is recommended that the board of trustees approve the policy to provide a framework for all BEST Academy employees—including teachers, classified staff, and administrators—to leverage AI responsibly, ethically, and effectively
Motion: 1st_____ 2nd:______ Roll Call Marcella Nino Debra Webb Cassandra Bolden Grady McGuire Gary McCloskey |
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| G. | 2026-2027 Parent / Student Handbook | Vote | Alex Soriano | ||
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It is recommended the board of trustees approve the updated handbook
Motion: 1st_____ 2nd:______ Roll Call Marcella Nino Debra Webb Cassandra Bolden Grady McGuire Gary McCloskey |
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| H. | 2026-2027 Written Agreement for Independent Study | Vote | Alex Soriano | ||
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It is recommended that the board of trustees approve the updated Written Agreement to enroll at BEST Academy
Motion: 1st_____ 2nd:______ Roll Call Marcella Nino Debra Webb Cassandra Bolden Grady McGuire Gary McCloskey |
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| I. | Renewal List of Vendor Contracts | Vote | |||
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It is recommended that the board of trustees approve the list of renewals for platforms used for student support and success.
Motion: 1st_____ 2nd:______ Roll Call Marcella Nino Debra Webb Cassandra Bolden Grady McGuire Gary McCloskey |
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| J. | Summer School Budget Proposal | Vote | |||
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It is recommended the board of trustees approve the budget for summer school
Motion: 1st_____ 2nd:______ Roll Call Marcella Nino Debra Webb Cassandra Bolden Grady McGuire Gary McCloskey |
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| K. | Paid Time Off Adjustment | Vote | |||
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It is recommended that the board of trustees approve the adjustment from Paid Time Off to Sick Days and Personal Necessity Days
Motion: 1st_____ 2nd:______ Roll Call Marcella Nino Debra Webb Cassandra Bolden Grady McGuire Gary McCloskey |
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| L. | 2026-2027 Salary Schedule | Vote | |||
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It's recommended that the board of trustees approve the salary schedule adjustments
Motion: 1st_____ 2nd:______ Roll Call Marcella Nino Debra Webb Cassandra Bolden Grady McGuire Gary McCloskey |
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| VII. | BOARD COMMENTS | ||||
| VIII. | DIRECTOR’S COMMENTS | ||||
| IX. | 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 Grady McGuire Gary McCloskey |
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