Special Board Meeting Minutes

February 27, 2025, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM

Minutes Approved

Elevate School

Minutes

Special Board Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday February 27, 2025 at 11:00 AM

Location

Elevate School, K-3 Campus

2285 Murray Ridge Road

San Diego, CA 92123

Remote Locations:

441 Encinitas Boulevard 15074 Almond Orchard Lane

Encinitas, CA 92024 San Diego, CA 92131

4541 Lucille Drive 9940 Barnes Canyon Road

San Diego, CA 92115 San Diego, CA 92131

Elevate Middle School Campus

2285 Murray Ridge Road

San Diego, CA 92123

Remote Locations:

441 Encinitas Boulevard

Encinitas, CA 92024

9940 Barnes Canyon Road

San Diego, CA 92121

4541 Lucile Dr.

San Diego, CA 92115

15074 Almond Orchard Lane

San Diego, CA 92131

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), Cheryl Gorman (remote), Sophie Karagianes (remote)

Directors Absent

Veronica Maxwell

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 Thursday Feb 27, 2025 at 11:04 AM.

C. Approve Agenda

Sophie Karagianes made a motion to approve the meeting agenda.

Chancellor Brown seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
Chancellor Brown	Aye
Becky Madeja	Aye
Sophie Karagianes	Aye
Veronica Maxwell	Absent
Cheryl Gorman	Aye

D. Core Values and Board Meeting Protocol

Core Values and Board Meeting Protocol was read aloud by Board Members.

E. Non-Agenda Public Comment

There were no non-agenda public comments.

II. Agenda Items

A. Approve Revised Independent Study Policy (BP6001)

Becky Madeja made a motion to to approve the revised Independent Study Policy (BP6001) as presented with the addition of "...by the Executive Director" to clarify who makes exceptions as part of the new revision on page 2, #1.

Chancellor Brown seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
Cheryl Gorman	Aye
Chancellor Brown	Aye
Veronica Maxwell	Absent
Sophie Karagianes	Aye
Becky Madeja	Aye

B. 25-26 Budget Planning Discussion

Different potential strategies were discussed based on updated financials, along with including more conservative enrollment and ADA projections as a precaution.

III. Closing Items

A. Adjourn Meeting

Becky Madeja made a motion to adjourn the meeting.

Chancellor Brown seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
Chancellor Brown	Aye
Cheryl Gorman	Aye
Veronica Maxwell	Absent
Becky Madeja	Aye
Sophie Karagianes	Aye

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 11:48 AM.

Respectfully Submitted,

Becky Madeja