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Elevate School

Minutes

Regular Board Meeting

Date and Time

Monday February 9, 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, Cheryl Gorman, Jane Leverson, Sophie Karagianes

Directors Absent

Chancellor Brown

Directors who arrived after the meeting opened

Jane Leverson

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 Feb 9, 2026 at 4:02 PM.

C.

Approve Agenda

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

D.

Approve Minutes from January 12 Board Meeting

Sophie Karagianes made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 01-12-26.
Cheryl Gorman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Cheryl Gorman
Aye
Chancellor Brown
Absent
Becky Madeja
Aye
Jane Leverson
Absent
Sophie Karagianes
Aye
Sophie Karagianes made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 01-12-26.
Cheryl Gorman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Chancellor Brown
Absent
Becky Madeja
Aye
Sophie Karagianes
Aye
Jane Leverson
Absent
Cheryl Gorman
Aye

E.

Core Values and Board Meeting Protocol

Core Values were read aloud by the Board.

F.

Non-Agenda Public Comment

There was no non-agenda public comment

II. Agenda Items

A.

Executive Director Report

Enrollment is steady.

Attendance has been challenging due post-holiday health challenges.

Team is working on attendance engagement

411 lottery applications received so far - lottery March 20th

Fun Run coming up soon 2/26 and 2/27

MVP mentoring program starting (Men of Value & Purpose)

 

Jane Leverson arrived at 4:15 PM.

B.

Fiscal Update

No changes in key points this month (December 2025)

Enrollment and ADA impacts discussed

Financials stay strong

Cash on hand and cash reserves stay steady

C.

LCAP Midyear Update

Overall, goals are being accomplished and strategies are being implemented.

D.

Approve Comprehensive School Safety Plan

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

E.

Approve Lease Addendum for 2285 Murray Ridge Rd

Sophie Karagianes made a motion to approve Lease Addendum for 2285 Murray Ridge Road.
Jane Leverson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Jane Leverson
Aye
Chancellor Brown
Absent
Sophie Karagianes
Aye
Becky Madeja
Aye
Cheryl Gorman
Aye

F.

Approve Revised English Learner Reclassification Criteria

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

G.

Approve Revised Independent Study Policy

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

H.

Executive Director Evaluation MidYear Check-in

Update to Executive Director has been well received and will be helpful for completing the end of year evaluation moving forward.

I.

25-26 Board Goal Updates

The Elevate School Foundation (TESF) board goal progress was 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
Becky Madeja
Aye
Cheryl Gorman
Aye
Chancellor Brown
Absent
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 5:30 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Becky Madeja