Elevate School

Minutes

Board Retreat

Date and Time

Saturday October 5, 2024 at 8:00 AM

Elevate Middle School Campus, Fireside Room

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

Chancellor Brown, Cheryl Gorman, Sophie Karagianes, Veronica Maxwell

Directors Absent

Becky Madeja

Guests Present

Ryan Elliott

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance and Guests

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

Cheryl Gorman called a meeting of the board of directors of Elevate School to order on Saturday Oct 5, 2024 at 8:30 AM.

C.

Approve Agenda

Chancellor Brown made a motion to to approve the October 5, 2024 agenda.
Cheryl Gorman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

D.

Core Values and Board Meeting Protocol

Core Values were read by Board members present.

E.

Non-Agenda Public Comment

There were no public comments.

II. Agenda Items

A.

Approve New Board Member Appointment - Sophie Karagianes

Veronica Maxwell made a motion to approve New Board Member Appointment - Sophie Karagianes.
Chancellor Brown seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

B.

Teambuilding

Board members shared interesting facts about themselves, what they are most looking forward to this coming school year, and what they feel are challenges or what can improved upon.
 

C.

Executive Director Report

Executive director, Ryan Elliot, shared attendance and budget updates.

D.

24-25 Board Goals Discussion

The Board discussed what their three priorities and goals should be for the 2024-2025 school year.  They decided to focus on the following:

 

  • Creating a 3-year financial outlook plan
  • Refining the Executive Director evaluation process
  • Reviewing and refining the role and expectations of the Elevate Foundation (TESF) 

III. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

Veronica Maxwell made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Chancellor Brown seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 11:57 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Veronica Maxwell