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

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

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

Approve minutes for CSCE Board Meeting on February 12, 2026

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.

Review work done by Young and Minney LLP for CSCE September 2025 through
Present including potential litigations concerning employees.

Receive an update regarding the status of potential litigation matters affecting the organization and to discuss related legal
considerations, risks, and next steps.

The Board of Directors will receive a confidential update regarding a complaint made by a former employee concerning Board Director America Foy that was submitted prior to the employee's separation from the organization. The Board will review the
status and findings, if available, of the independent third-party investigation, discuss any legal, governance, fiduciary, or policy implications arising from the complaint, and consider any appropriate actions within the Board's authority.

Summary of any reportable actions

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

The Board will review the appointment and continued service of the Chief Financial Officer and may consider removal from the office of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Article VIII, Section 5 of the CSCE Bylaws and may take action, including appointment of an interim or successor Chief Financial Officer if appropriate.

The Board of Directors will review concerns regarding the qualifications, conduct, fiduciary responsibilities, and continued service of Board Director America Foy. The Board may consider removal from the Board of Directors pursuant to Article VII, Section 11 of the CSCE Bylaws and may take action, including a vote.

Discussion and possible action to review Board Chair responsibilities and consider reassigning certain duties from the incumbent as appropriate, including elevating the current Vice-Chair into the Chair role and/or appointing a temporary Vice-Chair or new Chair as needed to support continuity, governance stability, and compliance with applicable bylaws and law.

The Board will review the appointment and continued service of the Chief Financial Officer and may consider removal from the office of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Article VIII, Section 5 of the CSCE Bylaws and may take action, including appointment
of an interim or successor Chief Financial Officer if appropriate.

Discussion and Possible Action: Review, Consideration, and Approval for  School Contracts and Related Services for CSCE Self Close Operations 

Discussion and possible action to clarify the distinction between service performed in a director or officer capacity and any separate services rendered to the corporation; to reaffirm that directors may not receive compensation for board or officer service under Article VII, Section 22; and to establish procedures for disclosure, review, and approval of any transaction that may create an actual or perceived conflict of interest, particularly during closure or wind-down of the corporation. The Board will also review the document titled Proposed Article XIX.

Article XVII — Bylaw Amendments:

"The Board of Directors may adopt, amend or repeal any of these Bylaws by a majority of the directors present at a meeting duly held at which a quorum is present, except that no amendment shall change any provisions of the Charter that created the Community School for Creative Education or make any provisions of these Bylaws inconsistent with that Charter, the corporation's Articles of Incorporation, or any laws."

Discussion and possible action to review and, if appropriate, adopt Proposed Article XX to clarify that no individual director, including the Board Chair, may unilaterally bind the corporation, direct staff, approve expenditures, authorize contracts, or make financial or operational decisions except as expressly delegated by formal Board action; and to establish procedures that preserve collective Board authority, accountability, and compliance with applicable law.

Article XVII — Bylaw Amendments:

"The Board of Directors may adopt, amend or repeal any of these Bylaws by a majority of the directors present at a meeting duly held at which a quorum is present, except that no amendment shall change any provisions of the Charter that created the Community School for Creative Education or make any provisions of these Bylaws inconsistent with that Charter, the corporation's Articles of Incorporation, or any laws."

Update regarding the status of school facilities in connection with the closure of the school, including current conditions, access, security, lease or occupancy matters, required notifications, and any next steps needed to protect the corporation and comply with applicable obligations.

Current Facilities Use Agreement attached

Discussion and possible action to authorize the Head of School, Chief Financial Officer, or designee to execute a Facility Lease Surrender Assessment and Owner Representation Services Agreement with a qualified facilities consultant related to the surrender of the school's leased facility at 2111 International Boulevard, Oakland, California, in an amount not to exceed $18,000, to provide independent facility assessment, lease review, walkthrough representation, repair responsibility analysis, and post-surrender invoice review in connection with the school's closure.

RFP Attached

Presentation and discussion from the Head of School and administrative team regarding current operations, facility status, staffing, compliance matters, financial updates, and any other matters relevant to the school's operations or closure process. The administration may present recommendations for Board consideration, discussion, or action as appropriate.

Presentation, discussion, and possible action from the Head of School and administrative staff regarding current operations, facility status, compliance matters, financial updates, closure progress, and other matters relevant to the school. The Head of School may present suggestions and recommendations for Board consideration, discussion, or action as appropriate.

Administration will provide a financial update regarding the organization’s current mission to self close CSCE. They will provide a general overview of where we currently are in the process. They will discuss potential residual funds belonging to CSCE and provide suggestions for allocation of residual funds in an effort to further CSCE's original mission and continue providing support to the community

This resolution does not change the May 8th board decision to close the school; it instead sets the public record for the school’s self closure.  

The Board will  discuss updates to the organization’s governance structure and Board Member role descriptions in connection with the transition from a K–8 charter school to a community-based educational organization. As the organization evolves, it is important to ensure that governance practices, board responsibilities, and leadership expectations align with the organization’s revised mission, strategic priorities, and operational model.

The Board will discuss a the organization’s transition from operating a K–8 charter school model to becoming a community-based educational organization. This transition is intended to expand the organization’s ability to serve students, families, and the broader community through educational enrichment programs, youth development initiatives, family engagement opportunities, and community partnerships.

The proposed change reflects the organization’s commitment to continuing its educational mission while adapting to current operational, financial, and community needs. Board discussion will include the strategic vision for the transition, organizational structure, program development, complianceconsiderations, financial sustainability, and opportunities for stakeholder engagement.