Brookfield Engineering Science Technology Academy

Minutes

Regular Board Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday November 4, 2026 at 10:30 AM

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. 


 

Directors Present

C. Bolden, D. Webb, G. McCloskey, G. McGuire, M. Nino

Directors Absent

None

Guests Present

A. Corder, A. Soriano (remote), C. Cavanah, J. Mays, M. Threadgill (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance / Roll Call

B.

Cassandra Bolden joined meeting at 10:38 am

C.

Call the Meeting to Order

D. Webb called a meeting of the board of directors of Brookfield Engineering Science Technology Academy to order on Wednesday Nov 4, 2026 at 10:30 AM.

D.

Approve Minutes

G. McCloskey made a motion to approve the minutes from Regular Board Meeting on 10-07-26.
G. McGuire seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
M. Nino
Aye
D. Webb
Aye
G. McCloskey
Aye
C. Bolden
Aye
G. McGuire
Aye

II. APPROVAL OF CONSOLIDATED MOTION FOR CONSENT CALENDAR

A.

CONSENT AGENDA

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

III. ACTION ITEMS

A.

Personal Credit Card Use and Reimbursement Policy 3300.1

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

B.

Special Education Director Job Description

G. McCloskey made a motion to Approve the job description with changes.
G. McGuire seconded the motion.

Add a master's degree as desirable

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

C.

Board Policy 3312 Contracts Update

C. Bolden made a motion to Approve the updated contracts board policy.
M. Nino seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
D. Webb
Aye
C. Bolden
Aye
G. McCloskey
Aye
M. Nino
Aye
G. McGuire
Aye

D.

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

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

E.

Board Policy 6158 Independent Study

Tabled to December meeting

F.

Job Description Innovation Director

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

G.

Special Education Consulting Support

Contract not posted on time.

H.

2027-2028 A Track School Calendar

G. McCloskey made a motion to Approve the A track calendar.
C. Bolden seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
D. Webb
Aye
C. Bolden
Aye
G. McGuire
Aye
M. Nino
Aye
G. McCloskey
Aye

IV. CLOSED SESSION - Public Employee Performance Evaluation

A.

Public Employee Performance Evaluation

B.

RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION / REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION

No action taken

V. Closing Items

A.

Regular Board Meetings

B.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 12:45 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
D. Webb
Documents used during the meeting
  • 2026_10_07_board_meeting_minutes (1).pdf
  • JMays Oct B 2026.pdf
  • ASorianoXPNov2026.pdf
  • BEST Academy Check Register October 2026.pdf
  • BEST_Academy_Personal_Credit_Card_Policy (1) (4910-7991-5991.v1) (1).docx
  • BP 3312 Contracts (1).docx
  • BP 1250 Parent Participation, Volunteers, and Student Activity Safety.docx
  • JOB Description Innovation Director.docx.pdf
  • A Track 27-28.xlsx