Brookfield Engineering Science Technology Academy

Regular Board Meeting

Published on July 17, 2026 at 2:54 PM PDT

Date and Time

Wednesday July 22, 2026 at 10:30 AM PDT

Location

Barker Blue Dog Office 6360 El Cajon Blvd #101 San Diego, CA 92115

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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, July 22, 2026

10:30 a.m. Board Meeting 

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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

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.

 
    Approve minutes for Regular Board Meeting on June 9, 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 9, 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. Student Enrollment Cap for the Upcoming School Academic Year, 2026-2027. Vote James Mays
   

It is recommended that the Board of Directors approve the proposed enrollment cap of 1750 students for the upcoming academic year.

 

Motion:  1st_____ 2nd:______

Roll Call

Marcella Nino

Debra Webb

Cassandra Bolden

Grady McGuire

Gary McCloskey

 
  B. Easysuite Software License Agreement (Lotterease and Enrollease) for Automated Application, Lottery, and Waitlist Management Vote James Mays
   

To ensure the lottery is executed with absolute transparency, legal compliance, and operational efficiency, administration recommends implementing Lotterease and Enrollease by Easysuite.

It is recommended that the Board of Directors approve the contract with Easysuite to manage the upcoming lottery and enrollment cycle.

 

Motion:  1st_____ 2nd:______

Roll Call

Marcella Nino

Debra Webb

Cassandra Bolden

Grady McGuire

Gary McCloskey

 
  C. Job Description: Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) – MTSS & Tiered Reengagement Vote Alex Soriano
   

It is recommended that the Board of Directors approve the TOSA position to support student learning and engagement.

 

Motion:  1st_____ 2nd:______

Roll Call

Marcella Nino

Debra Webb

Cassandra Bolden

Grady McGuire

Gary McCloskey

 
  D. Job Description: Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) - Assessment, Data & Academic Achievement Vote Alex Soriano
   

It is recommended that the Board of Directors approve the TOSA position to support student learning and engagement.

 

Motion:  1st_____ 2nd:______

Roll Call

Marcella Nino

Debra Webb

Cassandra Bolden

Grady McGuire

Gary McCloskey

 
  E. AGREEMENT FOR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES BETWEEN JULIAN UNION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND B.E.S.T. ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL Vote Alex Soriano
   

To provide students with safe and reliable transportation for educational field trips, the administration has negotiated a service agreement with the Julian Union Elementary School District (JUESD). It is recommended that the Board approve the agreement.

 

Motion:  1st_____ 2nd:______

Roll Call

Marcella Nino

Debra Webb

Cassandra Bolden

Grady McGuire

Gary McCloskey

 
  F. Board Policy 5141.4 Professional Boundaries & Safe Learning Environments Vote Alex Soriano
   

It is recommended that the Board of Directors approve the updated professional boundaries policy to comply with Senate Bill 848.

 

Motion:  1st_____ 2nd:______

Roll Call

Marcella Nino

Debra Webb

Cassandra Bolden

Grady McGuire

Gary McCloskey

 
VII. BOARD COMMENTS
VIII. DIRECTOR’S COMMENTS
IX. Closing Items
  A. Regular Board Meetings FYI
   
  • July 22, 2026
  • August 18, 2026, Organizational Meeting
  • October 7, 2026
  • November 4, 2026
  • December 6, 2026
  • January 27, 2027
  • February 17, 2027
  • April 7, 2027
  • May 5, 2027
  • June 2, 2027
  • June 9, 2027 (TBD, based on Graduation)


 

 
  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