Brookfield Engineering Science Technology Academy

Regular Board Meeting

LCAP and Budget Approval
Published on June 5, 2026 at 2:59 PM PDT
Amended on June 5, 2026 at 3:28 PM PDT

Date and Time

Tuesday June 9, 2026 at 12:00 PM PDT

Location

Chula Vista Public Library

276 Fourth Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 409-5811

 


 

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, June 9, 2026

12:00 p.m. Board Meeting 

LOCATION


 Chula Vista Library

365 F St, Chula Vista, CA 91910

 

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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 12:00 PM
  A. Record Attendance / Roll Call Vote
   

 

 

Roll Call

Marcella Nino

Debra Webb

Cassandra Bolden

Grady McGuire

Gary McCloskey


 

 
  B. Call the Meeting to Order   Gary McCloskey
   

Board Meeting called to order at _________

 
  C. Approve Minutes Approve Minutes
   

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

 
    Minutes for Regular Board Meeting on June 3, 2026  
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
      1. No expenses incurred by either Director over $10,000
  2. School Update
    1. Enrollment Update
 
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
   

CONSENT FOLDER

  1. Minutes: June 3, 2026 Folder
  2. Expense Reports
  3. Check Register

 

Motion:  1st_____ 2nd:______

Roll Call

Marcella Nino

Debra Webb

Cassandra Bolden

Grady McGuire

Gary McCloskey

 
     
     
     
     
VI. ACTION ITEMS
  A. Adoption of the 2026-2027 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) Vote Alex Soriano
   

t is recommended that the Board of Directors review and formally adopt the 2026-2027 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP), including the LCFF Budget Overview for Parents.

 

Motion:  1st_____ 2nd:______

Roll Call

Marcella Nino

Debra Webb

Cassandra Bolden

Grady McGuire

Gary McCloskey

 
     
     
  B. Adoption of the 2026-2027 Proposed School Budget Vote
   

It is recommended that the Board of Directors review and formally adopt the Proposed School Budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.

 

Motion:  1st_____ 2nd:______

Roll Call

Marcella Nino

Debra Webb

Cassandra Bolden

Grady McGuire

Gary McCloskey

 
     
     
  C. Receivables Sale Agreement with Bay Area Technology School Vote Cory Cavanah
   

 

 

Motion:  1st_____ 2nd:______

Roll Call

Marcella Nino

Debra Webb

Cassandra Bolden

Grady McGuire

Gary McCloskey

 
     
  D. 2026-2027 Declaration of Need for Qualified Educators Vote Alex Soriano
   

It is recommended that the Board of Directors approve the 2026-2027 Declaration of Need to utilize alternative credentialing options to fill budgeted positions; it does not authorize new spending

 

Motion:  1st_____ 2nd:______

Roll Call

Marcella Nino

Debra Webb

Cassandra Bolden

Grady McGuire

Gary McCloskey

 
     
  E. Board Policy 9322 Public Meetings and Teleconferencing Vote Alex Soriano
   

It is recommended that the Board approve Board Policy 9322 to ensure full statutory compliance with SB 707 and current Brown Act regulations.

 

Motion:  1st_____ 2nd:______

Roll Call

Marcella Nino

Debra Webb

Cassandra Bolden

Grady McGuire

Gary McCloskey

 
     
VII. CLOSED SESSION
 

Anticipated Litigation:  Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)

 
VIII. BOARD COMMENTS
IX. DIRECTOR’S COMMENTS
X. 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
  • Added:  February 18, 2026
  • February 25, 2026 Canceled
  • April 1, 2026
  • May 6, 2026
  • June 3, 2026
  • June 3, 2026
  • June 9, 2026


 

 
  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