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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| Chancellor Brown |
Aye
|
| Sophie Karagianes |
Aye
|
| Becky Madeja |
Aye
|
D.
Approve Minutes from June 18 Board Meeting
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Chancellor Brown |
Aye
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| Sophie Karagianes |
Aye
|
| Cheryl Gorman |
Aye
|
| Jane Leverson |
Abstain
|
| Becky Madeja |
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 | |
|---|---|
| Becky Madeja |
Aye
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| Cheryl Gorman |
Aye
|
| Chancellor Brown |
Aye
|
| Jane Leverson |
Aye
|
| Sophie Karagianes |
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 | |
|---|---|
| Chancellor Brown |
Aye
|
| Sophie Karagianes |
Aye
|
| Jane Leverson |
Aye
|
| Becky Madeja |
Aye
|
| Cheryl Gorman |
Aye
|
C.
Approve 25-26 Student/Family Handbook
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Jane Leverson |
Aye
|
| Becky Madeja |
Aye
|
| Chancellor Brown |
Aye
|
| Sophie Karagianes |
Aye
|
| Cheryl Gorman |
Aye
|
D.
Approve Revision to ELOP Club Facilitator Compensation Schedule
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Sophie Karagianes |
Aye
|
| Chancellor Brown |
Aye
|
| Jane Leverson |
Aye
|
| Cheryl Gorman |
Aye
|
| Becky Madeja |
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 | |
|---|---|
| Chancellor Brown |
Aye
|
| Jane Leverson |
Aye
|
| Cheryl Gorman |
Aye
|
| Becky Madeja |
Aye
|
| Sophie Karagianes |
Aye
|
G.
Approve 25-26 Board Meeting Schedule
Addition of an informal hold on February 9 at 12:30pm, if needed
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Chancellor Brown |
Aye
|
| Becky Madeja |
Aye
|
| Sophie Karagianes |
Aye
|
| Jane Leverson |
Aye
|
| Cheryl Gorman |
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
|
| Becky Madeja |
Aye
|
| Sophie Karagianes |
Aye
|
| Jane Leverson |
Aye
|
| Chancellor Brown |
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.