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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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.
Approve Minutes
| 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
| 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
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Nino |
Aye
|
| C. Bolden |
Aye
|
| G. McGuire |
Aye
|
| G. McCloskey |
Aye
|
| D. Webb |
Aye
|
B.
Special Education Director Job Description
Add a master's degree as desirable
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| G. McCloskey |
Aye
|
| C. Bolden |
Aye
|
| D. Webb |
Aye
|
| M. Nino |
Aye
|
| G. McGuire |
Aye
|
C.
Board Policy 3312 Contracts Update
| 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
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| G. McGuire |
Aye
|
| D. Webb |
Aye
|
| C. Bolden |
Aye
|
| G. McCloskey |
Aye
|
| M. Nino |
Aye
|
E.
Board Policy 6158 Independent Study
F.
Job Description Innovation Director
| 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
| 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
- 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
Tabled to December meeting