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
C.
Approve Agenda
| 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
| 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.
| 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
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Jane Leverson |
Aye
|
| Sophie Karagianes |
Aye
|
| Chancellor Brown |
Absent
|
| Becky Madeja |
Aye
|
| Rochelle Carroll |
Aye
|
III. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Rochelle Carroll |
Aye
|
| Jane Leverson |
Aye
|
| Sophie Karagianes |
Aye
|
| Becky Madeja |
Aye
|
| Chancellor Brown |
Absent
|
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.