Elevate School

Minutes

January Board Meeting

Date and Time

Monday January 13, 2025 at 4:00 PM

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

Becky Madeja, Chancellor Brown, Cheryl Gorman, Sophie Karagianes, Veronica Maxwell

Directors Absent

None

Guests Present

Ryan Elliott

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance and Guests

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

C.

Approve Agenda

Veronica Maxwell made a motion to approve the agenda.
Becky Madeja seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Veronica Maxwell
Aye
Chancellor Brown
Aye
Becky Madeja
Aye
Sophie Karagianes
Aye
Cheryl Gorman
Aye

D.

Approve Minutes from December 9 Regular Board Meeting

Sophie Karagianes made a motion to approve the minutes from Regular Board Meeting on 12-09-24.
Chancellor Brown seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Veronica Maxwell
Aye
Becky Madeja
Aye
Chancellor Brown
Aye
Sophie Karagianes
Aye
Cheryl Gorman
Aye

E.

Core Values and Board Meeting Protocol

The Core Values and Board Meeting Protocol were read aloud by the Board.

F.

Non-Agenda Public Comment

There was no non-agenda public comment.

II. Agenda Items

A.

Executive Director Report

Current enrollment 477

ADA currently 96.27%

Lottery application is strong so far this year

NCUST site visit

Small grant and recognition received from the Girard Foundation

iReady assessments this week

2/12 District site visit

Leadership Days - TS (3/5), EMS (3/6), SM (3/7)

B.

Financial Update

Continued steady position this year

Impact Aid increase over last year is a great positive for the budget

Still tracking this year as well

C.

Mid-Year Update - E&E Financial

Investment account updates shared

457 Match of 3% discussed, will discuss further in February

D.

Board Resolution re BOA Account Signors

Sophie Karagianes made a motion to approve the Board resolution regarding BOA Account Signors.
Veronica Maxwell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Veronica Maxwell
Aye
Chancellor Brown
Aye
Becky Madeja
Aye
Cheryl Gorman
Aye
Sophie Karagianes
Aye

E.

Board Resolution re Corporate Account Authorized Contact

Cheryl Gorman made a motion to approve the Board Resolution regarding Corporate Account Authorized Contact.
Chancellor Brown seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Chancellor Brown
Aye
Becky Madeja
Aye
Cheryl Gorman
Aye
Sophie Karagianes
Aye
Veronica Maxwell
Aye

F.

23-24 School Accountability Report Card (SARC) Report

Becky Madeja made a motion to approve the '23-'24 School Accountability Report Card (SARC).
Chancellor Brown seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Cheryl Gorman
Aye
Chancellor Brown
Aye
Becky Madeja
Aye
Veronica Maxwell
Aye
Sophie Karagianes
Aye

G.

Board Survey - ED Governance and Board Relations Goal Setting

Executive Director report has been updated to provide direction and goals feedback, as well as general feedback, per Board recommendations

Performed mid-year check live in meeting

Results and goals will be shared at next meeting

H.

24-25 Board Goal Updates/Discussion

Executive Director review update in progress

Financial - 1.89% yield on investment account at the moment

Foundation - meeting on Wednesday to discuss mission, vision, direction, etc.

Board Succession - Leadership Days upcoming

III. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

Becky Madeja made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Sophie Karagianes seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Becky Madeja
Aye
Cheryl Gorman
Aye
Sophie Karagianes
Aye
Chancellor Brown
Aye
Veronica Maxwell
Aye
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 5:36 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Becky Madeja