Brookfield Engineering Science Technology Academy
Minutes
Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday February 18, 2026 at 10:30 AM
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, February 18, 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.
Directors Present
C. Bolden, D. Webb, G. McCloskey, G. McGuire, M. Nino
Directors Absent
None
Guests Present
A. Corder (remote), A. Soriano (remote), C. Cavanah, C. Danner (remote), D. Crook (remote), J. Mays
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance / Roll Call
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Approve Minutes
Approved on the Consent Calendar
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Nino |
Aye
|
| C. Bolden |
Aye
|
| G. McGuire |
Aye
|
| G. McCloskey |
Aye
|
| D. Webb |
Aye
|
II. CORRESPONDENCE / PROPOSALS / REPORTS / INFORMATION
A.
BUDGET / SCHOOL UPDATE
III. APPROVAL OF CONSOLIDATED MOTION FOR CONSENT CALENDAR
A.
CONSENT AGENDA
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Nino |
Aye
|
| G. McCloskey |
Aye
|
| D. Webb |
Aye
|
| C. Bolden |
Aye
|
| G. McGuire |
Aye
|
IV. ACTION ITEMS
A.
School Pathways Student Information System Contract Renewal
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| G. McCloskey |
Aye
|
| C. Bolden |
Aye
|
| M. Nino |
Aye
|
| D. Webb |
Aye
|
| G. McGuire |
Aye
|
B.
2025-26 2nd Interim Budget and Multi-Year Projection
Cory Cavanaugh presents the details of the 2nd Interim. He shares restricted funding for consideration in the budget.
Marcella Nino asks for the timeline for the Funding Determination. Cory explains that it varies per school.
Debra Webb appreciates the effort to keep the organization in the black
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Bolden |
Aye
|
| G. McGuire |
Aye
|
| M. Nino |
Aye
|
| D. Webb |
Aye
|
| G. McCloskey |
Aye
|
V. CLOSED SESSION
A.
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
No action taken on public employee evaluations
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| G. McCloskey |
Aye
|
| D. Webb |
Aye
|
| M. Nino |
Aye
|
| G. McGuire |
Aye
|
| C. Bolden |
Aye
|
VI. Closing Items
A.
Regular Board Meetings
B.
Adjourn Meeting
- 2026_01_28_board_meeting_minutes (1).pdf
- DRAFT Parent Student Handbook _ Annual Notices 2026-2027 (1).docx
- Who to go to for what - Sheet1.pdf
- BEST 25-26 Org Chart v 022026.pdf
- JMays Dec 18th 2025 Exp Report.pdf
- JMays Jan 31 2026.pdf
- ASoriano 2-18.pdf
- 2026_01_28_board_meeting_minutes (1).pdf
- School Pathways Quote Form with Brookfield Engineering Science Technology Academy (7_1_2026-6_30_2027) (1).pdf
- BEST Academy 2025-26 2nd Interim Alternative Form and MYP.pdf
- 2025-2026 2nd Interim Report Budget Narrative.pptx
Alex Soriano states that we will present any expenses incurred by the executive directors when the expense is between $10,000 and $30,000. There are no expenses in that range for his board meeting.
Daniel Crook reports on the Mid-Year LCAP. He provides data on the 4 LCAP goals. He notes that the unduplicated student ratio is declining due to increased enrollment of non-unduplicated students.
Marcella Nino asks, "What surprised you about the data?" Daniel reports that the number of students represented in the data is low. There is a need to increase participation in the learning apps.
Alex Soriano states that the board bylaws allow a board member to continue serving beyond the three-year term limit, provided there is no successor. Legal counsel is adjusting the wording to make it clearer.
Alex Soriano reports that board members need to complete mandatory reporter training in the JPA Learning Library. He also reminds board members to complete the Form 700.
Alex Soriano reports that the team is currently updating the School Safety Plan, the Parent/Student Handbook, and the employee handbook.
Andrew Corder presents the newly developed Organizational chart, along with respective duties for each leadership and support position.