Elevate School
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Saturday August 1, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Elevate School - Serra Mesa Campus, Room 203
2285 Murray Ridge Road
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, Jane Leverson, Rochelle Carroll, Sophie Karagianes
Directors Absent
Chancellor Brown
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Approve Agenda
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Chancellor Brown |
Absent
|
| Becky Madeja |
Aye
|
| Sophie Karagianes |
Aye
|
| Rochelle Carroll |
Aye
|
| Jane Leverson |
Aye
|
D.
Approve Minutes from June 8 Board Meeting
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Sophie Karagianes |
Aye
|
| Jane Leverson |
Aye
|
| Chancellor Brown |
Absent
|
| Becky Madeja |
Aye
|
| Rochelle Carroll |
Aye
|
E.
Core Values and Board Meeting Protocol
F.
Non-Agenda Public Comment
No non-agenda public comment.
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Approve Updated Board Policies
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Jane Leverson |
Aye
|
| Sophie Karagianes |
Aye
|
| Rochelle Carroll |
Aye
|
| Chancellor Brown |
Absent
|
| Becky Madeja |
Aye
|
B.
Elevate School 403(b) Plan Restatement
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Jane Leverson |
Aye
|
| Sophie Karagianes |
Aye
|
| Rochelle Carroll |
Aye
|
| Chancellor Brown |
Absent
|
| Becky Madeja |
Aye
|
III. Agenda Items
A.
Executive Director Report
Review of Vision and Mission
New building progress update
494 spots in TK-8 with 492 filled
New staff members with teacher retreat last week
Full team returns Wednesday, 8/5
Charter renewal in progress - to be submitted to District end of August
New TK program ready to debut
Rebranding after school program and poised to launch soon
2026 CAASP data first pass discussed
B.
Approve 26-27 Personnel Handbook
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Rochelle Carroll |
Aye
|
| Sophie Karagianes |
Aye
|
| Chancellor Brown |
Absent
|
| Becky Madeja |
Aye
|
| Jane Leverson |
Aye
|
C.
Approve 26-27 Student/Family Handbook
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Jane Leverson |
Aye
|
| Chancellor Brown |
Absent
|
| Rochelle Carroll |
Aye
|
| Becky Madeja |
Aye
|
| Sophie Karagianes |
Aye
|
D.
Approve Revised Bylaws
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Sophie Karagianes |
Aye
|
| Jane Leverson |
Aye
|
| Rochelle Carroll |
Aye
|
| Chancellor Brown |
Absent
|
| Becky Madeja |
Aye
|
E.
Approve Revised Comprehensive School Safety Plan
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Sophie Karagianes |
Aye
|
| Jane Leverson |
Aye
|
| Becky Madeja |
Aye
|
| Chancellor Brown |
Absent
|
| Rochelle Carroll |
Aye
|
F.
Conflict of Interest Biennial Review
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Jane Leverson |
Aye
|
| Sophie Karagianes |
Aye
|
| Rochelle Carroll |
Aye
|
| Chancellor Brown |
Absent
|
| Becky Madeja |
Aye
|
G.
Approve Resolution Authorizing Local Assignment Option Pursuant to Education Code ยง44256(b)
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Rochelle Carroll |
Aye
|
| Becky Madeja |
Aye
|
| Chancellor Brown |
Absent
|
| Sophie Karagianes |
Aye
|
| Jane Leverson |
Aye
|
H.
26-27 Board Goals Discussion
Potential goals were discussed with the intention of solidifying in the beginning of the school year.
IV. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Sophie Karagianes |
Aye
|
| Rochelle Carroll |
Aye
|
| Chancellor Brown |
Absent
|
| Jane Leverson |
Aye
|
| Becky Madeja |
Aye
|
Core Values and Board Meeting Protocol was read aloud by the Board.