Elevate School
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Saturday August 2, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Elevate School - Serra Mesa Campus, Room 203
2285 Murray Ridge Road
San Diego, CA 92123
The public comment portion of the meeting is set aside for members of the audience to make comments or raise issues that are not specifically on the agenda or those items that are on the agenda. These presentations are limited to three (3) minutes per person and the total time allotted to non-agenda items will not exceed fifteen (15) minutes. Individuals wishing to speak please complete a Public Comment Request Form by 10:00am on the day of the meeting.
Directors Present
Becky Madeja, Chancellor Brown, Cheryl Gorman, Jane Leverson, Sophie Karagianes
Directors Absent
None
Guests Present
Ryan Elliott
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Approve Agenda
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Jane Leverson |
Aye
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| Cheryl Gorman |
Aye
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| Becky Madeja |
Aye
|
| Sophie Karagianes |
Aye
|
| Chancellor Brown |
Aye
|
D.
Approve Minutes from June 18 Board Meeting
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Sophie Karagianes |
Aye
|
| Chancellor Brown |
Aye
|
| Becky Madeja |
Aye
|
| Jane Leverson |
Abstain
|
| Cheryl Gorman |
Aye
|
E.
Core Values and Board Meeting Protocol
F.
Non-Agenda Public Comment
There are no non-agenda public comments
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Approve Updated Board Policies
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Sophie Karagianes |
Aye
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| Cheryl Gorman |
Aye
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| Chancellor Brown |
Aye
|
| Becky Madeja |
Aye
|
| Jane Leverson |
Aye
|
III. Agenda Items
A.
Executive Director Report
Reviewed and discussed Vision and Mission statements.
Current enrollment projections were discussed.
CAASP and ELA end of year data was reviewed.
B.
Approve 25-26 Personnel Handbook
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Cheryl Gorman |
Aye
|
| Jane Leverson |
Aye
|
| Sophie Karagianes |
Aye
|
| Becky Madeja |
Aye
|
| Chancellor Brown |
Aye
|
C.
Approve 25-26 Student/Family Handbook
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Chancellor Brown |
Aye
|
| Sophie Karagianes |
Aye
|
| Cheryl Gorman |
Aye
|
| Becky Madeja |
Aye
|
| Jane Leverson |
Aye
|
D.
Approve Revision to ELOP Club Facilitator Compensation Schedule
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Jane Leverson |
Aye
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| Chancellor Brown |
Aye
|
| Becky Madeja |
Aye
|
| Cheryl Gorman |
Aye
|
| Sophie Karagianes |
Aye
|
E.
Teambuilding
The team shared summer highlights, creative ideas and initiatives for the board to accomplish, goals for Elevate's students this year, favorite memories from last school year, and what members are most looking forward to this upcoming school year.
F.
Election of Officers: Chairperson, Vice-Chair, CFO, Secretary
Cheryl - Chair
Chance - CFO
Sophie - Vice Chair
Becky - Secretary
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Sophie Karagianes |
Aye
|
| Chancellor Brown |
Aye
|
| Cheryl Gorman |
Aye
|
| Becky Madeja |
Aye
|
| Jane Leverson |
Aye
|
G.
Approve 25-26 Board Meeting Schedule
Addition of an informal hold on February 9 at 12:30pm, if needed
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Becky Madeja |
Aye
|
| Sophie Karagianes |
Aye
|
| Jane Leverson |
Aye
|
| Cheryl Gorman |
Aye
|
| Chancellor Brown |
Aye
|
H.
25-26 Board Goals Discussion
Potential Board and school goals were brainstormed to consider prior to next meeting
IV. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Cheryl Gorman |
Aye
|
| Chancellor Brown |
Aye
|
| Becky Madeja |
Aye
|
| Sophie Karagianes |
Aye
|
| Jane Leverson |
Aye
|
Core Values were read aloud by the Board.
A singular revision was requested to revise "action lead" to "actions lead"
Request was made to review public comment form to make sure that our core values are shared there so those who may have comments know our Board Core Values up front.