Elevate School
Minutes
Special Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday September 17, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Elevate School - TK-3 Campus
2285 Murray Ridge Rd
San Diego, CA 92123
Remote Locations:
9940 Barnes Canyon Rd, San Diego 92121
17491 Matinal Dr, San Diego CA 92127
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), Chancellor Brown (remote), Jane Leverson, Sophie Karagianes
Directors Absent
Rochelle Carroll
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
|
| Becky Madeja |
Aye
|
| Chancellor Brown |
Aye
|
| Rochelle Carroll |
Absent
|
| Sophie Karagianes |
Aye
|
D.
Approve Minutes from August 1 Board Meeting
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Chancellor Brown |
Abstain
|
| Becky Madeja |
Aye
|
| Rochelle Carroll |
Absent
|
| Sophie Karagianes |
Aye
|
| Jane Leverson |
Aye
|
E.
Approve Minutes from August 25 Special Board Meeting
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Becky Madeja |
Aye
|
| Jane Leverson |
Aye
|
| Rochelle Carroll |
Absent
|
| Chancellor Brown |
Abstain
|
| Sophie Karagianes |
Aye
|
F.
Core Values and Board Meeting Protocol
G.
Non-Agenda Public Comment
There were no non-agenda public comments.
II. Agenda Items
A.
Executive Director Report
Quickly reviewed Elevate's vision and mission.
Enrollment is still very strong at 491.
Strong attendance during first 5 weeks of the year, no chronically absent numbers yet.
Charter renewal was submitted on 8/31 with Public hearing on 11/3 starting at 3pm and decision hearing/meeting is on 12/1
WIG: thoughtfully leaning into decreasing technology usage intentionally.
Staff Relations reviewed, including new practices
Calendar of upcoming events was shared, including Fall Festival (10/24) and Leadership Night (formerly Winter Exhibition) (12/17)
B.
Approve Unaudited Actuals
Unaudited Actuals were walked through and explained.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Jane Leverson |
Aye
|
| Rochelle Carroll |
Absent
|
| Becky Madeja |
Aye
|
| Sophie Karagianes |
Aye
|
| Chancellor Brown |
Aye
|
C.
25-26 Prop 28 Report
25-26 Prop 28 Report was explained.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Jane Leverson |
Aye
|
| Chancellor Brown |
Aye
|
| Becky Madeja |
Aye
|
| Sophie Karagianes |
Aye
|
| Rochelle Carroll |
Absent
|
D.
Approve 26-27 Board Goals
Draft Board goals were shared and reviewed prior to vote.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Chancellor Brown |
Aye
|
| Sophie Karagianes |
Aye
|
| Jane Leverson |
Aye
|
| Becky Madeja |
Aye
|
| Rochelle Carroll |
Absent
|
E.
Approve Change of October Board Meeting Date from 10/12 to 10/19
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Rochelle Carroll |
Absent
|
| Jane Leverson |
Aye
|
| Sophie Karagianes |
Aye
|
| Becky Madeja |
Aye
|
| Chancellor Brown |
Aye
|
III. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Becky Madeja |
Aye
|
| Sophie Karagianes |
Aye
|
| Jane Leverson |
Aye
|
| Rochelle Carroll |
Absent
|
| Chancellor Brown |
Aye
|
Core Values and Board Meeting Protocol were acknowledged by the Board Members.