Brookfield Engineering Science Technology Academy

Regular Board Meeting

Published on October 30, 2026 at 3:27 PM PDT

Date and Time

Wednesday November 4, 2026 at 10:30 AM PST

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, November 4, 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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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

Cassandra Bolden

Grady McGuire

Gary McCloskey

Debra Webb


 

 
  B. Call the Meeting to Order   Debra Webb
   

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.

 

Motion:  1st_____ 2nd:______

Roll Call

Marcella Nino

Cassandra Bolden

Grady McGuire

Gary McCloskey

Debra Webb

 
    Approve minutes for Regular Board Meeting on October 7, 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 the Executive Directors totaling 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: October 7, 2026 Folder
  2. Expense Reports
  3. Check Register

 

Motion:  1st_____ 2nd:______

Roll Call

Marcella Nino

Cassandra Bolden

Grady McGuire

Gary McCloskey

Debra Webb

 
VI. ACTION ITEMS
  A. Personal Credit Card Use and Reimbursement Policy 3300.1 Vote
   

It is recommended that the Board of Directors approve the policy reviewed by legal counsel.

 

Motion:  1st_____ 2nd:______

Roll Call

Marcella Nino

Cassandra Bolden

Grady McGuire

Gary McCloskey

Debra Webb

 
  B. Special Education Director Job Description Vote
   

It is recommended that the Board of Directors approve the Special Education Director position and job description.

 

Motion:  1st_____ 2nd:______

Roll Call

Marcella Nino

Cassandra Bolden

Grady McGuire

Gary McCloskey

Debra Webb

 
  C. Board Policy 3312 Contracts Update Vote
   

It is recommended that the Board of Directors approve the updated contracts board policy

 

Motion:  1st_____ 2nd:______

Roll Call

Marcella Nino

Cassandra Bolden

Grady McGuire

Gary McCloskey

Debra Webb

 
  D. Board Policy 1250 Parent Participation, Volunteers, and Student Activity Safety Update Vote
   

It is recommended that the Board of Directors approve updated policy

 

Motion:  1st_____ 2nd:______

Roll Call

Marcella Nino

Cassandra Bolden

Grady McGuire

Gary McCloskey

Debra Webb

 
  E. Board Policy 6158 Independent Study Vote
   

It is recommended that the Board of Directors approve the amended policy

 

Motion:  1st_____ 2nd:______

Roll Call

Marcella Nino

Cassandra Bolden

Grady McGuire

Gary McCloskey

Debra Webb

 
  F. Job Description Innovation Director Vote
   

It is recommended that the Board of Directors approve the job description

 

Motion:  1st_____ 2nd:______

Roll Call

Marcella Nino

Cassandra Bolden

Grady McGuire

Gary McCloskey

Debra Webb

 
  G. Special Education Consulting Support Vote
   

It is recommended that the Board of Directors approve the new teacher support for the Special Education department

 

Motion:  1st_____ 2nd:______

Roll Call

Marcella Nino

Cassandra Bolden

Grady McGuire

Gary McCloskey

Debra Webb

 
  H. 2027-2028 A Track School Calendar Vote
   

It is recommended that the Board of Directors approve the proposed 2027-2028 A Track Calendar

 

Motion:  1st_____ 2nd:______

Roll Call

Marcella Nino

Cassandra Bolden

Grady McGuire

Gary McCloskey

Debra Webb

 
VII. CLOSED SESSION - Public Employee Performance Evaluation
 

Title: Executive Director
Government Code § 54957(b)(1)

 
  A. Public Employee Performance Evaluation FYI
   

The Board will now convene in closed session pursuant to Government Code section 54957(b)(1) for the public employee performance evaluation of the Executive Directors.

 
  B. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION / REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION FYI
   

The Board will reconvene in open session and report any action taken in closed session as required by law.

 

 
VIII. BOARD COMMENTS
IX. DIRECTOR’S COMMENTS
X. Closing Items
  A. Regular Board Meetings FYI
   
  • July 22, 2026
  • August 18, 2026, Organizational Meeting
  • October 7, 2026
  • November 4, 2026
  • December 2, 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

Cassandra Bolden

Grady McGuire

Gary McCloskey

Debra Webb