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Elevate School

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Special Board Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday October 23, 2025 at 9:00 AM

Location

2285 Murray Ridge Road

San Diego, CA 92123

 

Remote Locations:

9940 Barnes Canyon Road                 

San Diego, CA 92121

 

15074 Almond Orchard Lane           

San Diego, CA 92131

 

11922 Bernardo Plaza Dr

San Diego, CA 92128

 

4541 Lucile Dr.

San Diego, CA 92115

 

1005 47th Street
San Diego, CA 92102

Elevate Serra Mesa School Campus

2285 Murray Ridge Road

San Diego, CA 92123

 

Remote Locations: 

 

17491 Matinal Drive

San Diego, CA 92128

 

9940 Barnes Canyon Road

San Diego, CA 92121

 

15074 Almond Orchard Lane

San Diego, CA 92131

 

4541 Lucile Dr.

San Diego, CA 92115


877 Island Ave, Unit 105
San Diego 92101

 

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

Cheryl Gorman (remote), Jane Leverson (remote), Sophie Karagianes (remote)

Directors Absent

Becky Madeja, Chancellor Brown

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 Thursday Oct 23, 2025 at 9:00 AM.

C.

Approve Agenda

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

D.

Core Values and Board Meeting Protocol

E.

Non-Agenda Public Comment

II. Agenda Items

A.

Approve Lease Extension for Middle School Campus (8404 Phyllis Place)

Ryan shared updates from follow-up conversations with landlord and insurance company. 

Cheryl Gorman made a motion to approve the lease extension for middle school campus (8404 Phyllis Place).
Jane Leverson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Becky Madeja
Absent
Sophie Karagianes
Aye
Chancellor Brown
Absent
Jane Leverson
Aye
Cheryl Gorman
Aye

B.

Approve Teacher Workshop Rate Increase from $45 to $50/hr

Sophie Karagianes made a motion to approve teacher workshop rate increase from $45 to $50/hr.
Jane Leverson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Becky Madeja
Absent
Jane Leverson
Aye
Sophie Karagianes
Aye
Cheryl Gorman
Aye
Chancellor Brown
Absent

III. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

Cheryl Gorman made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:20am.
Sophie Karagianes seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Chancellor Brown
Absent
Sophie Karagianes
Aye
Jane Leverson
Aye
Becky Madeja
Absent
Cheryl Gorman
Aye
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 9:20 AM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Cheryl Gorman