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Elevate School

Minutes

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Monday March 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, Chancellor Brown, Cheryl Gorman, Jane Leverson, Sophie Karagianes

Directors Absent

None

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 Mar 9, 2026 at 4:05 PM.

C.

Approve Agenda

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

D.

Approve Minutes from February 9 Board Meeting

Chancellor Brown made a motion to approve the minutes from Regular Board Meeting on 02-09-26.
Jane Leverson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Chancellor Brown
Abstain
Sophie Karagianes
Aye
Cheryl Gorman
Aye
Jane Leverson
Aye
Becky Madeja
Aye

E.

Core Values and Board Meeting Protocol

The Core Values were read aloud by the Board.

F.

Non-Agenda Public Comment

Request for feedback on existing lunch provider.

II. Agenda Items

A.

Executive Director Report

Insurance renewal quotes in progress for renewal later this year.

Enrollment is steady.

Recent illnesses have impacted attendance and chronic rates, but school is providing options for improvement and make up.

More than 500 submissions to Open Enrollment Lottery.

Successful community engagement efforts and events, including Fun Run and Leadership Days, with Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) Meeting and Spring LCAP survey upcoming, available in 3 languages!

B.

Fiscal Update

Little change since last fiscal update.

C.

Approve Second Interim Financials

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

D.

Approve Board Resolution (2026-1) Regarding Immigration Enforcement at Elevate School and Recently Enacted California Law

Jane Leverson made a motion to approve Board Resolution (2026-1) Regarding Immigration Enforcement at Elevate School and Recently Enacted California Law.
Sophie Karagianes seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Cheryl Gorman
Aye
Becky Madeja
Abstain
Jane Leverson
Aye
Chancellor Brown
Aye
Sophie Karagianes
Aye

E.

Approve Updated Elevate School Foundation (TESF) Bylaws

Inclusion of audit/financial review language requested

Cheryl Gorman made a motion to approve the Updated TESF Bylaws with the inclusion of language about annual financial audit/review for funds raised in excess of $100,000.
Sophie Karagianes seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Jane Leverson
Aye
Sophie Karagianes
Aye
Cheryl Gorman
Aye
Becky Madeja
Aye
Chancellor Brown
Aye

F.

Approve Student Teaching Agreement with the Trustees of the California State University (SDSU)

Jane Leverson made a motion to approve Student Teaching Agreement with the Trustees of the California State University (SDSU).
Chancellor Brown seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Becky Madeja
Aye
Jane Leverson
Aye
Sophie Karagianes
Aye
Chancellor Brown
Aye
Cheryl Gorman
Aye

G.

Approve Revised Certificated Compensation Schedule

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

H.

25-26 Board Goal Updates

TESF updates already discussed

Strengthen Board effectiveness, visibility, and transparency goal discussed, sharing resources and requests

 

III. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

Sophie Karagianes made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Jane Leverson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Jane Leverson
Aye
Becky Madeja
Aye
Sophie Karagianes
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 5:13 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Becky Madeja