Brookfield Engineering Science Technology Academy
Minutes
Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday August 18, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Location
voco Laguna Hills by IHG
25205 La Paz Rd, Laguna Hills, CA, US
BROOKFIELD ENGINEERING SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY
College and Career Pathways with Guidance and Support
1704 Cape Horn, Julian, CA 92036
Organizational MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS' PROPOSED AGENDA
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
10:30 a.m. Board Meeting
LOCATION
voco Laguna Hills by IHG
25205 La Paz Rd, Laguna Hills, CA, US
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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, G. McCloskey, G. McGuire, M. Nino
Directors Absent
D. Webb
Guests Present
A. Soriano, C. Cavanah (remote), J. Mays
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance / Roll Call
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Approve Minutes
II. CORRESPONDENCE / PROPOSALS / REPORTS / INFORMATION
A.
BUDGET / SCHOOL UPDATE
B.
James Mays provides an enrollment update
III. ACTION ITEMS - Organization of the Board of Directors
A.
Election of the President (Chair) of the Board
Discussion was had
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Bolden |
Aye
|
| G. McCloskey |
Aye
|
| G. McGuire |
Aye
|
| M. Nino |
Aye
|
| D. Webb |
Absent
|
B.
Election of the Vice President (Vice Chair) of the Board
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Bolden |
Aye
|
| G. McGuire |
Aye
|
| M. Nino |
Aye
|
| G. McCloskey |
Aye
|
| D. Webb |
Absent
|
C.
Appoint the Executive Director as Secretary of the Board
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Bolden |
Aye
|
| G. McGuire |
Aye
|
| D. Webb |
Absent
|
| M. Nino |
Aye
|
| G. McCloskey |
Aye
|
D.
BEST Academy Board ByLaws
Discussion was had
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| D. Webb |
Absent
|
| G. McCloskey |
Aye
|
| C. Bolden |
Aye
|
| M. Nino |
Aye
|
| G. McGuire |
Aye
|
E.
BP 5112 ANNUAL ENROLLMENT CAPACITY, ADMISSIONS, AND LOTTERY PROCEDURES
Discussion was had
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| G. McCloskey |
Aye
|
| M. Nino |
Aye
|
| D. Webb |
Absent
|
| C. Bolden |
Aye
|
| G. McGuire |
Aye
|
F.
Board Policy 5141.4 Professional Boundaries & Safe Learning Environments
Board Policy was approved on July 22, 2026
G.
Board Policy 4315 Mandated Reported Procedures
Discussion was had
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| D. Webb |
Absent
|
| C. Bolden |
Aye
|
| M. Nino |
Aye
|
| G. McGuire |
Aye
|
| G. McCloskey |
Aye
|
H.
Contract with Media Lucid, LLC
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| G. McGuire |
Aye
|
| D. Webb |
Absent
|
| M. Nino |
Aye
|
| C. Bolden |
Aye
|
| G. McCloskey |
Aye
|
I.
Cr8uv Contract Renewal
Discussion was had
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Bolden |
Aye
|
| M. Nino |
Aye
|
| G. McGuire |
Aye
|
| D. Webb |
Absent
|
| G. McCloskey |
Aye
|
J.
Board Policy 3430 Investment Policy and Guidelines
Discussion was had
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| D. Webb |
Absent
|
| M. Nino |
Aye
|
| G. McGuire |
Aye
|
| C. Bolden |
Aye
|
| G. McCloskey |
Aye
|
K.
2026-2027 Regular Board Meeting Calendar
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| G. McGuire |
Aye
|
| M. Nino |
Aye
|
| G. McCloskey |
Aye
|
| C. Bolden |
Aye
|
| D. Webb |
Absent
|
L.
Dynamic Vision Optometry Contract
Discussion was had
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| G. McGuire |
Aye
|
| C. Bolden |
Aye
|
| M. Nino |
Aye
|
| D. Webb |
Absent
|
| G. McCloskey |
Aye
|
IV. Closing Items
A.
Regular Board Meetings
B.
Adjourn Meeting
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| G. McGuire |
Aye
|
| C. Bolden |
Aye
|
| G. McCloskey |
Aye
|
| D. Webb |
Absent
|
| M. Nino |
Aye
|
- 2026_07_22_board_meeting_minutes.pdf
- 2026_07_22_board_meeting_minutes (1).pdf
- JMays June 29 2026 Exp Report.pdf
- JMay June 5 26 (1).pdf
- ASorianoXP 8-18-26.pdf
- JMays Aug A 2026.pdf
- JMays ExpRpt July 31 26 (1).pdf
- BEST Academy Check Register June - July 2026.pdf
- Barker Blue Dog Bylaws (2026) (4936-1743-4013.v1).docx.pdf
- BP 5112 ANNUAL ENROLLMENT CAPACITY ADMISSIONS AND LOTTERY PROCEDURES (1) (1) (4928-5589-2934.v2) (2).docx
- BP_4319.24 4119.244219.24_PROFESSIONAL_BOUNDARIES_AND_SAFE_LEARNING_ENVIRONMENTS_POLICY (4906-1593-4918.v2) (1).docx
- BP 4315 Mandated Reporter Procedures (1).docx
- BOARD BEST Academy Media Lucid 2026_27 - Revised Draft (1).docx
- BEST_Academy_Cre8uv_2026-2027_Agreement_Advisor_Revision_v2_SIGNED.pdf
- BP 3430 Investment Policy and Guidelines (2).docx
- Dynamic Vision Optometry Approved-NPA-Certification.pdf
- Dynamic Vision Optometry Rate Sheet.pdf
- Dynamic Vision Optometry liability certificate.pdf
Cory Cavanah facilitates budget professional development. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Jy8n0UFA5voYQOmUqHd0o-NPYGy9kb_V/view?usp=drive_link