Community School for Creative Education

Minutes

CSCE Board Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday August 13, 2025 at 6:30 PM

Location

CSCE

2111 International Blvd.

Oakland, CA 94606

 

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Martha Candido

22241 S Garden Ave Apt. 4, Hayward CA 94541


William Kappenhagen

952 Sutter Street, SF, CA 94109

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
  2. Anastasia Prentiss
  3. Martha Candido
  4. William Kappenhagen

Directors Present

A. Foy, A. Prentiss, B. Kappenhagen, C. Michaud, E. Stampley, M. Candido (remote)

Directors Absent

None

I. Opening Items

A.

Call the Meeting to Order

A. Prentiss called a meeting of the board of directors of Community School for Creative Education to order on Wednesday Aug 13, 2025 at 6:30 PM.

B.

Record Attendance

C.

Land Acknowledgement

Dr. Prentiss read the land acknowledgment.

D.

Agenda Approval

A. Foy made a motion to approve for the August 13, 2025 Board meeting with the removal of Ind. Studies program policy from packet.
M. Candido seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
A. Prentiss
Aye
M. Candido
Aye
B. Kappenhagen
Aye
A. Foy
Aye

E.

Public Comment

no public comment

II. Closed Session

A.

Closed Session - Public Employment Head of School

Closed session to discuss the Head of School position

B.

Closed Session Report Out

III. Consent Agenda

A.

Approve Minutes - July 17, 2025

B. Kappenhagen made a motion to approve the minutes from July 17, 2025 CSCE Special Board Meeting on 07-17-25.
A. Prentiss seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
E. Stampley
Aye
M. Candido
Aye
A. Foy
Aye
C. Michaud
Aye
A. Prentiss
Aye
B. Kappenhagen
Aye

B.

Check Register - July 2025

C. Michaud made a motion to approve check registry.
E. Stampley seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
M. Candido
Aye
A. Prentiss
Aye
C. Michaud
Aye
B. Kappenhagen
Aye
A. Foy
Aye
E. Stampley
Aye

IV. Governance

A.

Brown Act Training

presentation by Kevin Davis, Procopio to Board and interested parties on the Brown Act

B.

Co-Head of School Agreement Approval

C. Michaud made a motion to enter into contract with Shipp, Thiera to assist in head of school search.
E. Stampley seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
A. Foy
Aye
C. Michaud
Aye
A. Prentiss
Abstain
M. Candido
Aye
E. Stampley
Aye
B. Kappenhagen
Abstain

C.

25-26 Family Handbook

C. Michaud made a motion to approve the 2025-26 Family Handbook.
M. Candido seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
C. Michaud
Aye
A. Prentiss
Abstain
A. Foy
Aye
M. Candido
Aye
B. Kappenhagen
Abstain
E. Stampley
Aye

D.

25-26 Employee Handbook

C. Michaud made a motion to Approve 2025-26 Family Handbook.
M. Candido seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
B. Kappenhagen
Abstain
A. Foy
Aye
M. Candido
Aye
E. Stampley
Aye
A. Prentiss
Abstain
C. Michaud
Aye

E.

25-26 Medical Benefits Renewal

A. Foy made a motion to Approve 2025-26 Medical Benefits Renewal policy.
E. Stampley seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
B. Kappenhagen
Abstain
E. Stampley
Aye
A. Prentiss
Abstain
A. Foy
Aye
C. Michaud
Aye
M. Candido
Aye

F.

25-26 Self-Harm Policy

C. Michaud made a motion to approve 2025-26 self harm policy.
E. Stampley seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
B. Kappenhagen
Abstain
M. Candido
Aye
C. Michaud
Aye
A. Prentiss
Abstain
E. Stampley
Aye
A. Foy
Aye

G.

25-26 Title IX Policy

A. Foy made a motion to approved 2025-26 Title 9 policy.
M. Candido seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
B. Kappenhagen
Abstain
E. Stampley
Aye
A. Prentiss
Abstain
M. Candido
Aye
A. Foy
Aye
C. Michaud
Aye

H.

25-26 Suicide Prevention Policy

C. Michaud made a motion to approve Suicide Prevention Policy for SY 25-26.
M. Candido seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
B. Kappenhagen
Abstain
A. Prentiss
Abstain
M. Candido
Aye
A. Foy
Aye
E. Stampley
Aye
C. Michaud
Aye

I.

25-26 Student Free Speech Policy

C. Michaud made a motion to approve 2025-26 Student Free Speech Policy.
M. Candido seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
C. Michaud
Aye
B. Kappenhagen
Abstain
M. Candido
Aye
E. Stampley
Aye
A. Foy
Aye
A. Prentiss
Abstain

J.

CSCE Conflict of Interest Code 25-26

M. Candido made a motion to approve Conflict of Interest Code for 25-26.
C. Michaud seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
C. Michaud
Aye
E. Stampley
Aye
B. Kappenhagen
Abstain
A. Prentiss
Abstain
A. Foy
Aye
M. Candido
Aye

K.

CSCE Uniform Complaint Policy 25-26

M. Candido made a motion to approve policy for SY25-26.
A. Foy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
M. Candido
Aye
C. Michaud
Aye
A. Foy
Aye
B. Kappenhagen
Abstain
E. Stampley
Aye
A. Prentiss
Abstain

L.

CSCE Harassment, Intimidation, Discrimination and Bullying Policy 25-26

C. Michaud made a motion to approve policy for SY25-26.
A. Foy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
M. Candido
Aye
A. Foy
Aye
A. Prentiss
Abstain
E. Stampley
Aye
C. Michaud
Aye
B. Kappenhagen
Abstain

V. Academic Excellence

A.

Head of School Report

report by head of school

B.

Independent Study Plan 25-26

C.

Swing Education Contract 2025-2026

C. Michaud made a motion to approve policy for SY25-26.
M. Candido seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
E. Stampley
Aye
C. Michaud
Aye
A. Prentiss
Abstain
M. Candido
Aye
A. Foy
Aye
B. Kappenhagen
Abstain

D.

ProCare Therapy Contract

A. Foy made a motion to approve contract for SY25-26.
E. Stampley seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
A. Prentiss
Abstain
M. Candido
Aye
E. Stampley
Aye
A. Foy
Aye
C. Michaud
Aye
B. Kappenhagen
Abstain

E.

The Education Team 25/26

M. Candido made a motion to approve contract for SY25-26.
A. Foy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
E. Stampley
Aye
M. Candido
Aye
A. Prentiss
Abstain
B. Kappenhagen
Abstain
A. Foy
Aye
C. Michaud
Aye

F.

Ascend Therapy 25/26

M. Candido made a motion to approve policy for SY25-26.
C. Michaud seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
E. Stampley
Aye
C. Michaud
Aye
B. Kappenhagen
Abstain
A. Foy
Aye
M. Candido
Aye
A. Prentiss
Abstain

G.

Adriana San Millan 25/26

M. Candido made a motion to approve contract for SY25-26.
C. Michaud seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
C. Michaud
Aye
M. Candido
Aye
A. Prentiss
Abstain
B. Kappenhagen
Abstain
A. Foy
Aye
E. Stampley
Aye

H.

BrightBee Agreement 25-26

C. Michaud made a motion to approve policy for SY25-26.
M. Candido seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
A. Prentiss
Abstain
M. Candido
Aye
E. Stampley
Aye
B. Kappenhagen
Abstain
C. Michaud
Aye
A. Foy
Aye

VI. Finance

A.

25-26 Fiscal Policies & Procedures

M. Candido made a motion to approve policy for SY25-26.
C. Michaud seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
E. Stampley
Aye
A. Foy
Aye
A. Prentiss
Abstain
B. Kappenhagen
Abstain
M. Candido
Aye
C. Michaud
Aye

VII. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 10:00 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
B. Kappenhagen