Elevate School

Minutes

Special Board Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday August 25, 2026 at 12:00 PM

Elevate School - Fireside Room

8804 Phyllis Place

San Diego, CA 92123

 

Remote Locations:

239 Laurel Street, San Diego CA 92101

9940 Barnes Canyon Rd, San Diego 92121

810 Verin Lane, Chula Vista CA 91910

11601 Duenda Road, San Diego CA 92127

1005 47th Street, San Diego CA 92102

 

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 (remote), Jane Leverson (remote), Rochelle Carroll (remote), Sophie Karagianes (remote)

Directors Absent

Chancellor Brown

Guests Present

Ryan Elliott

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance and Guests

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

Jane Leverson called a meeting of the board of directors of Elevate School to order on Tuesday Aug 25, 2026 at 12:01 PM.

C.

Approve Agenda

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

D.

Core Values and Board Meeting Protocol

E.

Non-Agenda Public Comment

II. Agenda Items

A.

Approve Charter Renewal Petition

Ryan shared about the exceptional efforts of the school team over the last several months to draft the renewal petition, working with YMC and our consultant to present a compelling rationale for Elevate to recieve a 7 year renewal term.  

Sophie Karagianes made a motion to approve the Charter Renewal Petition.
Rochelle Carroll seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Rochelle Carroll
Aye
Jane Leverson
Aye
Sophie Karagianes
Aye
Becky Madeja
Aye
Chancellor Brown
Absent

B.

Approve Revised Independent Study Policy and Master Agreement

Ryan shared this revision ensures the time period students have to complete ISC work is consistent between board policy and Master Agreement. 

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

C.

Approve Purchase of Chromebooks from vision21 solutions

Becky Madeja made a motion to approve purchase of chromebooks.
Sophie Karagianes seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Jane Leverson
Aye
Sophie Karagianes
Aye
Chancellor Brown
Absent
Becky Madeja
Aye
Rochelle Carroll
Aye

III. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

Becky Madeja made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Rochelle Carroll seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Rochelle Carroll
Aye
Jane Leverson
Aye
Sophie Karagianes
Aye
Becky Madeja
Aye
Chancellor Brown
Absent
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 12:13 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Becky Madeja