Elevate School
Minutes
Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday September 9, 2024 at 4:00 PM
Elevate Middle School Campus, Room 102
8404 Phyllis Place
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, Chancellor Brown, Cheryl Gorman, Veronica Maxwell
Directors Absent
None
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Approve Agenda
| Roll Call | |
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| Veronica Maxwell |
Aye
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| Chancellor Brown |
Aye
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| Cheryl Gorman |
Aye
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| Becky Madeja |
Aye
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D.
Approve Minutes from July 31 Regular Board Meeting
| Roll Call | |
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| Veronica Maxwell |
Aye
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| Chancellor Brown |
Aye
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| Becky Madeja |
Aye
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| Cheryl Gorman |
Aye
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E.
Approve Minutes from August 28 Special Board Meeting
| Roll Call | |
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| Chancellor Brown |
Aye
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| Becky Madeja |
Aye
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| Cheryl Gorman |
Aye
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| Veronica Maxwell |
Abstain
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F.
Core Values and Board Meeting Protocol
The Core Values were read by the Board Members.
G.
Non-Agenda Public Comment
Welcome, Sophia, for joining us!
II. Agenda Items
A.
Executive Director Report
Enrollment as of today is 477, all spots in K-5, plus 2 extra in 1st grade, 167 in MS enrollment. Strong attendance so far roughly 97%. This year's Wildly Important Goal (WIG) was shared (Elevate Golden Eagles will show up and share out to make every day count. Elevate Golden Eagles will make every day count by tracking their attendance, learning and celebrations through 40 innovative ways to utilize their leadership binders).
Working with Third Plateau to strengthen our operational systems, policies, and structures to better support our staff and sustainability -- refine internal framework.
ELO-P, Champions, and clubs at SM, TS, and EMS -- new cooking club and fashion design club at TS; 2 coordinators overseeing.
Currently 70 team members on staff, including 3.5 Ed Specialists.
Math Curriculum - Illustrative Mathematics (gr 3-5 joining 6-8).
CAASPP overview:
-Math remains strong (69%) with goal to get back into the 70s; math dropped in 3-5, with focus for this coming school year added; 6-8 strong improvement after illustrative math implementation and bubble class.
-EL summary still strong though lower, and math SPED large improvement!
-Further discussion to come in October after review.
Board Update from the Foundation
-Fall Festival 10/18, 4-8pm; sponsorship opportunities still available.
-Fall Appeal letter.
-SnoCones and Dine Outs continue.
B.
Financial Update
October 31st report due for '21-'22 and '22-'23 ELOP funds - any funds not used must be returned. Funds from last year ('23-'24) moving forward will have 2 years to spend, with report 2 years from date funds were received to confirm spending and return unspent dollars.
ADA analysis, despite lower enrollment this year, this is a wide-spread issue outside of Elevate (other schools started experiencing this last year). Additional revenue from PCSGP funds (not incorporated in budgets); higher learning recovery dollars and interest from treasury account favorable for state revenue; additional spending in supplies and SPED spending (schools have been experiencing this due to volume and severity).
C.
Approve 23-24 Unaudited Actuals
-Restricted vs. Unrestricted funding changes broken out (SACS report).
-Audit in process.
-Additional requirements for this years audit due to ending of one-time funds and subsequent support needed to verify spending of those funds.
| Roll Call | |
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| Cheryl Gorman |
Aye
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| Chancellor Brown |
Aye
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| Veronica Maxwell |
Aye
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| Becky Madeja |
Aye
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D.
Approve Biennial Review of Conflict of Interest Code
General discussion took place
| Roll Call | |
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| Becky Madeja |
Aye
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| Cheryl Gorman |
Aye
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| Chancellor Brown |
Aye
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| Veronica Maxwell |
Aye
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E.
Approve Educator Effectiveness Block Grant Expenditure Report
History of Grant discussed, $37,000 spent in 23-24 with credential clearing
| Roll Call | |
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| Becky Madeja |
Aye
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| Cheryl Gorman |
Aye
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| Chancellor Brown |
Aye
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| Veronica Maxwell |
Aye
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F.
Approve Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P) Plan, Revised
Tabled to October Retreat
III. Consent Agenda
A.
Approve Board Policies - revised per YMC
The Parent Engagement Policy was discussed with the following suggestions made:
- Spell out ELAC.
- Update parents to parents and guardians or parents and caregivers.
The Board consents.
B.
Approve Heat Illness Prevention Plan
There are guidelines for students as well, but the intention of this document is for OSHA compliance.
The Board consents.
IV. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
| Roll Call | |
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| Veronica Maxwell |
Aye
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| Cheryl Gorman |
Aye
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| Becky Madeja |
Aye
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| Chancellor Brown |
Aye
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Discussion included removing Agenda Item F. Approve Expanded Learning Opportunities
Program (ELO-P) Plan, Revised.