Community School for Creative Education
Minutes
CSCE Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday September 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Location
Community School for Creative Education
2111 International Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94606
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
- America Foy
- Anastasia Prentiss (ex officio)
- Christina Michaud
- Eugene Stampley
- Martha Candido
- William Kappenhagen (ex officio)
Directors Present
A. Foy, A. Prentiss, B. Kappenhagen, C. Michaud, E. Stampley, M. Candido
Directors Absent
None
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
B.
Record Attendance
C.
Land Acknowledgement
D.
Agenda Approval
E.
Public Comment
II. Closed Session
A.
Closed Session Discussion - Public Employee Appointment/Employment
B.
Reconvene to Open Session
C.
Action Item: Approval of At-Will Employment Agreement between CSCE and Adjoa McDonald, Head of School (Sept. 1, 2025 – June 30, 2028).
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Foy |
Aye
|
| A. Prentiss |
Abstain
|
| E. Stampley |
Aye
|
| M. Candido |
Aye
|
| C. Michaud |
Aye
|
| B. Kappenhagen |
Abstain
|
III. Consent Agenda
A.
Approve Minutes - August 13, 2025 Special Meeting
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| B. Kappenhagen |
Abstain
|
| A. Prentiss |
Abstain
|
| C. Michaud |
Aye
|
| E. Stampley |
Aye
|
| A. Foy |
Aye
|
| M. Candido |
Aye
|
B.
Check Register - August 2025
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| B. Kappenhagen |
Abstain
|
| A. Foy |
Aye
|
| E. Stampley |
Aye
|
| M. Candido |
Aye
|
| A. Prentiss |
Abstain
|
| C. Michaud |
Aye
|
IV. Governance
A.
By Law Amendment 025 Replacement Proposal Section 3. Designated Directors and Terms
B.
By Law Amendment - Section 9. President
The CSCE Board discussed this item with the intent of returning to it after the new Head of School has had an opportunity to weigh in on the impact these potential changes would have on the CSCE community.
C.
By Law Amendment Addition - Cautionary Note on President Role
The CSCE Board discussed this item with the intent of returning to it after the new Head of School has had an opportunity to weigh in on the impact these potential changes would have on the CSCE community
D.
By Law Addition - Section 12A. Cautionary Note on Treasurer Role
The CSCE Board discussed this item with the intent of returning to it after the new Head of School has had an opportunity to weigh in on the impact these potential changes would have on the CSCE community
E.
By Law Addition - Section 13. Conditional Appointment of Officers During Governance Collapse
The CSCE Board discussed this item with the intent of returning to it after the new Head of School has had an opportunity to weigh in on the impact these potential changes would have on the CSCE community
F.
By Law Revision ARTICLE IX – CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND CONTRACTS WITH DIRECTORS
The CSCE Board discussed this item with the intent of returning to it after the new Head of School has had an opportunity to weigh in on the impact these potential changes would have on the CSCE community
V. Academic Excellence
A.
Head of School Report
Monthly report
The CSCE Board discussed this item with the intent of returning to it after the new Head of School has had an opportunity to weigh in on the impact these potential changes would have on the CSCE community.