Board Meeting Minutes

October 20, 2025, 4:00-5:30 PM

Minutes Approved

Elevate School

Minutes

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Monday October 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM

Elevate School - Middle School Campus, Fireside Room

8404 Phyllis Place

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

Directors who arrived after the meeting opened

Becky Madeja

Guests Present

Ryan Elliott

I. Opening Items

A. Record Attendance and Guests

B. Call the Meeting to Order

Cheryl Gorman called a meeting of the board of directors of Elevate School to order on Monday Oct 20, 2025 at 4:08 PM.

C. Approve Agenda

Chancellor Brown made a motion to approve the agenda.

Jane Leverson seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
Chancellor Brown	Aye
Becky Madeja	Absent
Cheryl Gorman	Aye
Sophie Karagianes	Aye
Jane Leverson	Aye

D. Approve Minutes from September 15 Board Meeting

Chancellor Brown made a motion to approve the minutes from September Board Meeting on 09-15-25.

Jane Leverson seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
Cheryl Gorman	Aye
Chancellor Brown	Aye
Jane Leverson	Aye
Sophie Karagianes	Abstain
Becky Madeja	Absent

E. Core Values and Board Meeting Protocol

Core Values and Board Meeting Protocol read aloud by the Board.

F. Non-Agenda Public Comment

There were no non-agenda public comments.

II. Agenda Items

A. Executive Director Report

Becky Madeja arrived at 4:13 PM.

Attendance and ADA were discussed.

Progress discussion on status of next year's Charter renewal.

SB 414 veto discussion.

New school is in DSA for review.

B. Fiscal Update

Introduction of new ExEd partner, Brian Badillo

Two additional grants coming through, and budget impacts discussed in addition to overall budget discussion; still in a good position

C. Approve City View Lease Agreement (effective 7/1/26)

Review of changes, including waiver of subrogation and indemnification, and length of term of lease (two years with an optional additional year). Due to the fluidity of the negotiation, this item has been tabled until the Board reconvenes via Special Meeting on Thursday, 10/23.

D. Approve One-Time Payment Agreement for Turf Installation

Terms of the agreement were discussed. Approval of this item will be conditional upon the final lease agreement.

Cheryl Gorman made a motion to approve the one-time payment agreement for turf installation with the understanding that the revision of the lease or lease addendum will be approved by both parties by November 1st.

Sophie Karagianes seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
Chancellor Brown	Aye
Becky Madeja	Aye
Jane Leverson	Aye
Sophie Karagianes	Aye
Cheryl Gorman	Aye

E. 25-26 Board Goal Updates

Goals reviewed and progress discussed.

F. Executive Director Evaluation Process and Goals

Schedule and goals reviewed and discussed.

G. 23-24 TAMO Report

Report and methods to encourage prompt renewals were discussed.

III. Closing Items

A. Adjourn Meeting

Becky Madeja made a motion to adjourn the meeting.

Sophie Karagianes seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
Jane Leverson	Aye
Becky Madeja	Aye
Cheryl Gorman	Aye
Sophie Karagianes	Aye
Chancellor Brown	Aye

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 5:34 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,

Becky Madeja