Brookfield Engineering Science Technology Academy
Minutes
Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday April 1, 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, 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.
Directors Present
C. Bolden, D. Webb, G. McCloskey, G. McGuire, M. Nino
Directors Absent
None
Guests Present
A. Soriano (remote), C. Cavanah (remote), J. Mays
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance / Roll Call
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Approve Minutes
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| G. McGuire |
Aye
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| G. McCloskey |
Aye
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| C. Bolden |
Aye
|
| M. Nino |
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 | |
|---|---|
| D. Webb |
Aye
|
| M. Nino |
Aye
|
| C. Bolden |
Aye
|
| G. McCloskey |
Aye
|
| G. McGuire |
Aye
|
IV. ACTION ITEMS
A.
Christy White Certified Public Accountants Contract for 2026-2028
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| G. McGuire |
Aye
|
| G. McCloskey |
Aye
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| D. Webb |
Aye
|
| M. Nino |
Aye
|
| C. Bolden |
Aye
|
B.
Update to Board Policy 6158 Independent Study
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Nino |
Aye
|
| G. McCloskey |
Aye
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| G. McGuire |
Aye
|
| C. Bolden |
Aye
|
| D. Webb |
Aye
|
C.
Renewal of NWEA Benchmark Assessment Contract
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Nino |
Aye
|
| G. McCloskey |
Aye
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| C. Bolden |
Aye
|
| D. Webb |
Aye
|
| G. McGuire |
Aye
|
D.
Board Policy 6180 Graduation Policy
James Mays presents the new graduation requirements. Ethnic Studies and Financial Literacy are new requirements. He reports that the credits required will be 135 due to the Ethnic Studies requirement.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Nino |
Aye
|
| D. Webb |
Aye
|
| G. McCloskey |
Aye
|
| G. McGuire |
Aye
|
| C. Bolden |
Aye
|
E.
Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 4126 Awards for Achievement
Alex Soriano reports that the Liveschool program is 3 months in, and the data is still coming in. There is an increase in student use of the digital academic applications.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Nino |
Aye
|
| D. Webb |
Aye
|
| C. Bolden |
Aye
|
| G. McCloskey |
Aye
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| G. McGuire |
Aye
|
F.
Board Policy 4041 Employee Use of AI
Debra Webb comments on the term "human" in the policy. The wording will be changed to "employee." The term "section" in the policy refers to the section within the policy.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Nino |
Aye
|
| C. Bolden |
Aye
|
| D. Webb |
Aye
|
| G. McCloskey |
Aye
|
| G. McGuire |
Aye
|
G.
2026-2027 Parent / Student Handbook
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Nino |
Aye
|
| G. McCloskey |
Aye
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| G. McGuire |
Aye
|
| C. Bolden |
Aye
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| D. Webb |
Aye
|
H.
2026-2027 Written Agreement for Independent Study
James Mays explains the process if a student is not fulfilling the written agreement.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Nino |
Aye
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| D. Webb |
Aye
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| G. McCloskey |
Aye
|
| C. Bolden |
Aye
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| G. McGuire |
Aye
|
I.
Renewal List of Vendor Contracts
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| D. Webb |
Aye
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| C. Bolden |
Aye
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| G. McGuire |
Aye
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| G. McCloskey |
Aye
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| M. Nino |
Aye
|
J.
Summer School Budget Proposal
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| G. McGuire |
Aye
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| G. McCloskey |
Aye
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| M. Nino |
Aye
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| C. Bolden |
Aye
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| D. Webb |
Aye
|
K.
Paid Time Off Adjustment
James Mays comments that only 3 employees have gone over their PTO this year.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| D. Webb |
Aye
|
| G. McCloskey |
Aye
|
| M. Nino |
Aye
|
| G. McGuire |
Aye
|
| C. Bolden |
Aye
|
L.
2026-2027 Salary Schedule
James Mays explains the percentage of salary increase and the 403 (b) adjustment.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| D. Webb |
Aye
|
| C. Bolden |
Aye
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| M. Nino |
Aye
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| G. McCloskey |
Aye
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| G. McGuire |
Aye
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V. Closing Items
A.
Regular Board Meetings
B.
Adjourn Meeting
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| D. Webb |
Aye
|
| G. McGuire |
Aye
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| G. McCloskey |
Aye
|
| M. Nino |
Aye
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| C. Bolden |
Aye
|
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 - James Mays reports on the success of the marketing plan to increase enrollment.
1. School Safety Plan - Alex Soriano presents the plan to create a safe, secure, and supportive learning environment for all of our students and staff.
2. 26-27 Employee Handbook - Alex Soriano presents changes to the handbook.
3. Fall Data - James Mays presents the results from the Fall to the Winter NWEA data for the students who took the assessment.
4. Student AI Use Policy - Alex Soriano presents the draft policy for AI use. Digital platforms do have filters to detect AI-generated student work.