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 | |
|---|---|
| Jane Leverson |
Aye
|
| Sophie Karagianes |
Aye
|
| Rochelle Carroll |
Aye
|
| Chancellor Brown |
Absent
|
| Becky Madeja |
Aye
|
D.
Approve Minutes from June 8 Board Meeting
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Becky Madeja |
Aye
|
| Sophie Karagianes |
Aye
|
| Rochelle Carroll |
Aye
|
| Chancellor Brown |
Absent
|
| Jane Leverson |
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
|
| Rochelle Carroll |
Aye
|
| Chancellor Brown |
Absent
|
| Sophie Karagianes |
Aye
|
| Becky Madeja |
Aye
|
B.
Elevate School 403(b) Plan Restatement
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Becky Madeja |
Aye
|
| Rochelle Carroll |
Aye
|
| Chancellor Brown |
Absent
|
| Sophie Karagianes |
Aye
|
| Jane Leverson |
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
|
| Chancellor Brown |
Absent
|
| Becky Madeja |
Aye
|
| Jane Leverson |
Aye
|
| Sophie Karagianes |
Aye
|
C.
Approve 26-27 Student/Family Handbook
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Becky Madeja |
Aye
|
| Chancellor Brown |
Absent
|
| Sophie Karagianes |
Aye
|
| Rochelle Carroll |
Aye
|
| Jane Leverson |
Aye
|
D.
Approve Revised Bylaws
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Sophie Karagianes |
Aye
|
| Becky Madeja |
Aye
|
| Chancellor Brown |
Absent
|
| Jane Leverson |
Aye
|
| Rochelle Carroll |
Aye
|
E.
Approve Revised Comprehensive School Safety Plan
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Sophie Karagianes |
Aye
|
| Rochelle Carroll |
Aye
|
| Chancellor Brown |
Absent
|
| Becky Madeja |
Aye
|
| Jane Leverson |
Aye
|
F.
Conflict of Interest Biennial Review
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Rochelle Carroll |
Aye
|
| Jane Leverson |
Aye
|
| Becky Madeja |
Aye
|
| Sophie Karagianes |
Aye
|
| Chancellor Brown |
Absent
|
G.
Approve Resolution Authorizing Local Assignment Option Pursuant to Education Code ยง44256(b)
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Becky Madeja |
Aye
|
| Chancellor Brown |
Absent
|
| Jane Leverson |
Aye
|
| Rochelle Carroll |
Aye
|
| Sophie Karagianes |
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 | |
|---|---|
| Rochelle Carroll |
Aye
|
| Jane Leverson |
Aye
|
| Sophie Karagianes |
Aye
|
| Becky Madeja |
Aye
|
| Chancellor Brown |
Absent
|
Core Values and Board Meeting Protocol was read aloud by the Board.