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
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Cheryl Gorman |
Aye
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| Veronica Maxwell |
Aye
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| Sophie Karagianes |
Aye
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| Chancellor Brown |
Aye
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| Becky Madeja |
Aye
|
D.
Approve Minutes from December 9 Regular Board Meeting
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Chancellor Brown |
Aye
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| Sophie Karagianes |
Aye
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| Becky Madeja |
Aye
|
| Veronica Maxwell |
Aye
|
| Cheryl Gorman |
Aye
|
E.
Core Values and Board Meeting Protocol
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
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Chancellor Brown |
Aye
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| Cheryl Gorman |
Aye
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| Veronica Maxwell |
Aye
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| Becky Madeja |
Aye
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| Sophie Karagianes |
Aye
|
E.
Board Resolution re Corporate Account Authorized Contact
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Chancellor Brown |
Aye
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| Sophie Karagianes |
Aye
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| Veronica Maxwell |
Aye
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| Cheryl Gorman |
Aye
|
| Becky Madeja |
Aye
|
F.
23-24 School Accountability Report Card (SARC) Report
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Sophie Karagianes |
Aye
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| Becky Madeja |
Aye
|
| Cheryl Gorman |
Aye
|
| Chancellor Brown |
Aye
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| Veronica Maxwell |
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
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Becky Madeja |
Aye
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| Veronica Maxwell |
Aye
|
| Sophie Karagianes |
Aye
|
| Chancellor Brown |
Aye
|
| Cheryl Gorman |
Aye
|
The Core Values and Board Meeting Protocol were read aloud by the Board.