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Elevate School

Minutes

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Monday January 12, 2026 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

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 Jan 12, 2026 at 4:04 PM.

C.

Approve Agenda

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

D.

Approve Minutes from December 8 Board Meeting

Chancellor Brown made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 12-08-25.
Jane Leverson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Chancellor Brown
Aye
Becky Madeja
Aye
Cheryl Gorman
Aye
Jane Leverson
Aye
Sophie Karagianes
Aye

E.

Approve Minutes from October 23 Special Board Meeting

Becky Madeja made a motion to approve the minutes from Special Board Meeting on 10-23-25.
Sophie Karagianes seconded the motion.

Signature of submission to be added to final approved minutes

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Sophie Karagianes
Aye
Chancellor Brown
Aye
Becky Madeja
Abstain
Jane Leverson
Aye
Cheryl Gorman
Aye

F.

Core Values and Board Meeting Protocol

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

G.

Non-Agenda Public Comment

There were no non-agenda public comments.

II. Agenda Items

A.

Executive Director Report

Strong enrollment continues

P1 attendance YTD 96.18% with chronic absentee ism at 6.67%

CDE Charter Performance Category Data File ranks Elevate as High Performing

Enrollment lottery for 2026-2027 school year opened on December 1, 2025, with 307 applications submitted

B.

Fiscal Update

Fiscal update was shared with the Board.

Elevate remains in strong financial standing, with not much change since last meeting.

Governor's first rendition of next fiscal year's budget was discussed.

C.

Review Winter ConApp

ConApp was reviewed with the Board, along with reminders that the ConApp is reviewed twice a year as a check-in for Federal funding.

D.

Approve 26-27 Academic Calendar and Instructional Minutes

Becky Madeja made a motion to approve the 26-27 Academic Calendar and Instructional Minutes.
Sophie Karagianes seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Sophie Karagianes
Aye
Becky Madeja
Aye
Chancellor Brown
Aye
Cheryl Gorman
Aye
Jane Leverson
Aye

E.

Approve 24-25 SARC Report

Chancellor Brown made a motion to approve 24-25 SARC Report.
Sophie Karagianes seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Chancellor Brown
Aye
Sophie Karagianes
Aye
Jane Leverson
Aye
Cheryl Gorman
Aye
Becky Madeja
Aye

F.

25-26 Board Goal Updates

Board goals 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 unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Becky Madeja
Aye
Sophie Karagianes
Aye
Jane Leverson
Aye
Cheryl Gorman
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 5:31 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Becky Madeja