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Community School for Creative Education

CSCE Special Board Meeting

Date and Time

Friday May 8, 2026 at 6:30 PM PDT

Location

Community School for Creative Education

2111 International Blvd.

Oakland, CA 94606

 

David Hertz

20 Bell Waver Way
Oakland, CA 94619

 

Eugene Stampley 

2827 Magnolia Street

Oakland Ca. 94608

 

Rudolf Steiner, Motto of Social Ethics, 1920 (at end of first full year of first Waldorf School founded 1919)

The healing social life is found when in the mirror of each human being the whole community finds its reflection, and when in the community the strength of each one is living.

La vida social saludable se encuentra cuando en el espejo de cada ser humano la comunidad entera se encuentra reflejada y en la comunidad vive la virtud de cada uno.

尋找到健康之社交生活, 就是當每個人對著鏡子 能從整個社區的影像中找 到自己的反映, 這樣在社區內每人都能活 出精彩。

Heilsam ist nur, wenn Im Spiegel der Menschenseele sich bildet die ganze Gemeinscaft Und in der Gemeinschaft Lebet der Einzel Seele Kraft

 


Objective and 5 BIG GOALS

 

CSCE annual objective is reaching 80% proficiency in ELA and Math for all student groups grades 3-8 measured by NWEA MAP. 

 

To achieve this school-wide objective over the next two years,   
The CSCE has FIVE BIG GOALS

 

 
Goal #1: Develop Waldorf-inspired, Common Core-aligned, and equity-focused curriculum;
Goal #2: Test and document Waldorf-inspired, Common Core-aligned practices as measured in student and adult learning outcomes;
Goal #3: Maintain a well-operated school environment in Operations, HR, and Budget.
Goal #4: Maintain effective community outreach (including parents, community partners, policy and research community); and
Goal #5: Launch long-term fundraising strategy for scale-up with financial stability

 

BOARD MEMBERS

  1. America Foy - Board CFO
  2. Cheryna Wright - Board Chair
  3. David Hertz - Board of Director
  4. Davonna James - Board Vice-Chair
  5. Eugene Stampley - Board Secretary

Legal Counsel - Young Minney and Corr

Anthony Serrao - Partner 

Board Liaison - Revonia Thompson

 

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 6:30 PM
  A. Call the Meeting to Order   Cheryna Wright 1 m
   

The Board Chair will call the meeting to order, followed by roll call of board members.

  
  B. Record Attendance   Eugene Stampley 1 m
   

Attendance of board members will be recorded, and the presence of a quorum will be confirmed.

  
  C. Land Acknowledgement   Cheryna Wright 2 m
   

Land Acknowledgment CSCE

Community School for Creative Education respectfully acknowledges the original peoples of the lands on which this school is built.  For thousands of years and hundreds of generations, the Chochenyo people actively stewarded these lands to ensure they provided for all living things.  The land on which CSCE was established was, and continues to be, significant to the Muwekma Ohlone tribe.  Today, we acknowledge the impact colonization had on the Chechenyo/Muwekma Nation and recognize our responsibility to help them heal from this history and secure a sustainable future.


 

En Español

Community School for Creative Education reconoce respetuosamente a los pueblos originarios de las tierras donde se construye este campus. Durante miles de años y cientos de generaciones, el pueblo Chochenyo administró activamente estas tierras para garantizar que estas sustentaran a todos los seres vivos. Esta tierra en la que se estableció CSCE fue y sigue siendo importante para la tribu Muwekma Ohlone. Hoy reconocemos el impacto que tuvo la colonización en la nación Chechenyo/Muwekma y reconocemos nuestra responsabilidad de ayudarlos a recuperarse de esta historia y asegurar un futuro sostenible


 

  
  D. Agenda Approval Vote Cheryna Wright 1 m
II. Public Comment 6:35 PM
  A. Public Comment FYI Cheryna Wright 5 m
   

Members of the public may address the Board on any matter within the jurisdiction of the Board, including items on or not on the agenda. Each speaker is limited to three minutes.

 

The Board may not take action on non-agendized items - per the Brown Act.

  
III. Consent Agenda
 

Items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered routine and may be approved by a single motion. Any board member may request that an item be removed for separate discussion and action.

  
IV. Action Items 6:40 PM
 

The Board will discuss and consider items listed below and may take formal action, including approval, denial, or direction to staff.

  
  A. Action Item: Affirmation of CSCE as a Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation and Direction for Future Program Development Vote Cheryna Wright 5 m
   

The Board will discuss the organizational structure of Community School for Creative Education as a nonprofit public benefit corporation, including its mission, purpose, and potential future direction beyond the charter school program.

  
  B. Action Item: Consideration and Possible Approval of Charter School Closure (Self-Closure) for Community School for Creative Education Vote Cheryna Wright 30 m
   

The Board will discuss and consider taking action regarding the voluntary closure (self-closure) of the charter school program operated by Community School for Creative Education, including direction to notify the authorizer, development of a closure plan, and authorization for designated board officers to take all necessary actions to implement the closure process.

  
  C. Action Item: Approval of Charter School Closure Plan and Timeline Vote Cheryna Wright 5 m
   

The Board will discuss and consider taking possible action to approve the charter school closure plan, including timelines, student transition, staff notifications, financial close-out, and compliance with authorizer requirements.

  
  D. Action Item: Authorization to Notify Authorizing Agency of Charter Closure Vote Cheryna Wright 5 m
   

The Board will consider and take possible action to authorize the Board Chair or designee to formally notify the authorizing agency of the Board’s decision to voluntarily close the charter school.

  
  E. Action Item: Designation of Closure Lead and Authority to Execute Closure Activities Vote Cheryna Wright 5 m
   

The Board will consider and take possible action to designate an individual or individuals responsible for overseeing and executing all aspects of the charter school closure process.

  
  F. Action Item: Direction Regarding Records Retention and Asset Inventory Vote Cheryna Wright 5 m
   

The Board will consider and take possible action regarding the retention of student and organizational records and the inventory and disposition of school assets in accordance with applicable laws.

  
  G. Action Item: Direction Regarding Staff Transition and Separation Vote Cheryna Wright 5 m
   

The Board will consider and take possible action regarding staff transition, including authorization for appropriate notices and separation processes in connection with the school closure.

  
  H. Action Item: Approval of Communication Plan for Families, Staff, and Stakeholders Vote Cheryna Wright 5 m
   

The Board will consider and take possible action to approve communication to families, staff, and stakeholders regarding the charter school closure and next steps.

  
  I. Action: Response to Notice of Violation and Corrective Action Plan Vote William Kappenhagen 10 m
V. Executive/Board Reports 7:55 PM
 

Informational reports provided by board officers and school leadership. No action will be taken unless otherwise indicated.

  
  A. Executive Committee Report Discuss Cheryna Wright
   

The Executive Committee will provide an update on its activities and may present recommendations to the Board for consideration.

  
VI. Finance 7:55 PM
  A. Finance Committee Report Discuss America Foy 5 m
VII. Development
VIII. Academic Excellence
IX. Facilities 8:00 PM
  A. Facilities Report FYI America Foy 5 m
X. Other Business 8:05 PM
  A. General Announcements FYI Revonia Thompson 5 m
   

Spring Festival Update

  
XI. Closing Items 8:10 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote Cheryna Wright 2 m


THE ORDER OF BUSINESS MAY BE CHANGED WITHOUT NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the order of consideration of matters on this agenda may be changed without prior notice. 

REASONABLE LIMITATIONS MAY BE PLACED ON PUBLIC TESTIMONY The Governing Board’s presiding officer reserves the right to impose reasonable time limits on public testimony to ensure that the agenda is completed. 

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION WILL BE PROVIDED FOR ANY INDIVIDUAL WITH A DISABILITY Pursuant to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, any individual with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to attend or participate in this meeting of the Governing Board may request assistance by contacting Community School for Creative Education, 2111 International Boulevard, Oakland CA 94606 510 686 4131. 

FOR MORE INFORMATION For more information concerning this agenda or for materials relating to this meeting, please contact Community School for Creative Education, 2111 International Blvd., Oakland CA 94606, tel: 510 686 4131; em: info@communityschoolforcreativeeducation.org. For copies of this agenda and for agendas and minutes of prior meetings, visit our website (www.communityschoolforcreativeeducation.org).