Brookfield Engineering Science Technology Academy

Minutes

Regular Board Meeting

Organizational 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.


 

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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

G. McCloskey called a meeting of the board of directors of Brookfield Engineering Science Technology Academy to order on Tuesday Aug 18, 2026 at 10:33 AM.

C.

Approve Minutes

II. CORRESPONDENCE / PROPOSALS / REPORTS / INFORMATION

A.

BUDGET / SCHOOL UPDATE

Cory Cavanah facilitates budget professional development. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Jy8n0UFA5voYQOmUqHd0o-NPYGy9kb_V/view?usp=drive_link

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

G. McCloskey made a motion to Approve Debra Webb as the next board President (Chair).
M. Nino seconded the motion.

Discussion was had

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
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

G. McCloskey made a motion to Approve Marcella Nino as Vice President (Chair).
G. McGuire seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
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

G. McGuire made a motion to Approve Alex Soriano as Board Secretary.
M. Nino seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
C. Bolden
Aye
G. McGuire
Aye
D. Webb
Absent
M. Nino
Aye
G. McCloskey
Aye

D.

BEST Academy Board ByLaws

G. McGuire made a motion to Approve the Bylaws.
C. Bolden seconded the motion.

Discussion was had

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
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

C. Bolden made a motion to Approve the 5112 Policy.
G. McGuire seconded the motion.

Discussion was had

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
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

M. Nino made a motion to Approve the updated Mandated Reporter Procedures.
C. Bolden seconded the motion.

Discussion was had

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
D. Webb
Absent
C. Bolden
Aye
M. Nino
Aye
G. McGuire
Aye
G. McCloskey
Aye

H.

Contract with Media Lucid, LLC

C. Bolden made a motion to Approve the contract with Media Lucid.
M. Nino seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
G. McGuire
Aye
D. Webb
Absent
M. Nino
Aye
C. Bolden
Aye
G. McCloskey
Aye

I.

Cr8uv Contract Renewal

M. Nino made a motion to Approve the contract with Cr8uv.
C. Bolden seconded the motion.

Discussion was had

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
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

G. McGuire made a motion to Approve the Investment Policy.
C. Bolden seconded the motion.

Discussion was had

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
D. Webb
Absent
M. Nino
Aye
G. McGuire
Aye
C. Bolden
Aye
G. McCloskey
Aye

K.

2026-2027 Regular Board Meeting Calendar

M. Nino made a motion to Approve the Board Meeting Calendar.
G. McGuire seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
G. McGuire
Aye
M. Nino
Aye
G. McCloskey
Aye
C. Bolden
Aye
D. Webb
Absent

L.

Dynamic Vision Optometry Contract

C. Bolden made a motion to Approve the Dynamic Vision Contract.
M. Nino seconded the motion.

Discussion was had

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
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

M. Nino made a motion to Adjourn the meeting.
C. Bolden seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
G. McGuire
Aye
C. Bolden
Aye
G. McCloskey
Aye
D. Webb
Absent
M. Nino
Aye
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 2:40 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
G. McCloskey
Documents used during the meeting
  • 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