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Elevate School

Minutes

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Monday December 8, 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

Chancellor Brown, Jane Leverson

Guests Present

Brian Badillo, Elevate Student

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 Dec 8, 2025 at 4:11 PM.

C.

Approve Agenda

Becky Madeja made a motion to approve agenda.
Sophie Karagianes seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Becky Madeja
Aye
Sophie Karagianes
Aye
Cheryl Gorman
Aye
Chancellor Brown
Absent
Jane Leverson
Absent

D.

Approve Minutes from October 20 Board Meeting

Sophie Karagianes made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 10-20-25.
Cheryl Gorman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Becky Madeja
Aye
Sophie Karagianes
Aye
Cheryl Gorman
Aye
Jane Leverson
Absent
Chancellor Brown
Absent

E.

Core Values and Board Meeting Protocol

Elevate Core Values and Board Meeting Norms were read aloud.

F.

Non-Agenda Public Comment

Elevate student made a presentation to install a vending machine on the middle school campus. Positives included convenience to students and staff, 10% of profits donated to the school; supports after school access to snacks and refreshments.  Cheryl to provide detailed business plan to Board for review.

Jane Leverson arrived at 4:20 PM.
Chancellor Brown arrived at 4:20 PM.

II. Agenda Items

A.

Executive Director Report

Ryan shared updates:

- Enrollment still strong

- Attendance is steady

- CA School Dashboard shared

- Staffing audit discussed

B.

Fiscal Update

Brian Badilla shared updates

C.

Approve First Interim Financials

Sophie Karagianes made a motion to approve First Interim Financials.
Jane Leverson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Jane Leverson
Aye
Sophie Karagianes
Aye
Chancellor Brown
Aye
Becky Madeja
Aye
Cheryl Gorman
Aye

D.

Approve 24-25 Draft Audit

Jane Leverson made a motion to approve 24-25 Draft Audit with verbiage changes discussed.
Chancellor Brown seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Chancellor Brown
Aye
Cheryl Gorman
Aye
Becky Madeja
Aye
Sophie Karagianes
Aye
Jane Leverson
Aye

E.

25-26 Board Goal Updates

- Updates provided on TESF partnering focus

- 8-year budget forecast progress discussed

- Board recruitment discussion

III. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

Sophie Karagianes made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Becky Madeja seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Chancellor Brown
Aye
Cheryl Gorman
Aye
Becky Madeja
Aye
Sophie Karagianes
Aye
Jane Leverson
Aye
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:02 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Becky Madeja