Community School for Creative Education
Minutes
CSCE Special Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday April 27, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Location
Community School for Creative Education
2111 International Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94606
David Hertz
20 Bell Waver Way
Oakland, CA 94619
Eugene Stampley is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: CSCE Special Board Meeting
Time: Apr 27, 2026 06:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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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 - Board CFO
- Cheryna Wright - Board Chair
- David Hertz - Board of Director
- Davonna James - Board Vice-Chair
- Eugene Stampley - Board Secretary
- Martha Candido - Board of Director
Legal Counsel - Young Minney and Corr
Anthony Serrao - Partner
Board Liaison - Revonia Thompson
Directors Present
A. Foy, C. Wright, D. James, E. Stampley
Directors Absent
M. Candido
Guests Present
davidhertz@sbcglobal.net (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
B.
Record Attendance
C.
Land Acknowledgement
D.
Agenda Approval
II. Public Comment
A.
Public Comment
III. Action Items
A.
Action Item: Regarding Removal of Martha Candido from the CSCE Board of Directors.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Foy |
Aye
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| E. Stampley |
Aye
|
| C. Wright |
Aye
|
| D. James |
Aye
|
| M. Candido |
Absent
|
B.
Action Item: Removal and Appointment of Authorized Bank Account Signatories
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| E. Stampley |
Aye
|
| M. Candido |
Absent
|
| A. Foy |
Aye
|
| C. Wright |
Aye
|
| D. James |
Aye
|
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Wright |
Aye
|
| D. James |
Aye
|
| A. Foy |
Aye
|
| E. Stampley |
Aye
|
| M. Candido |
Absent
|
C.
Review CSCE Board Guidance on Revocation Process
Head of School William Kappenhagen Presented a Memorandum on the Guidance on the Revocation process
D.
Action: Attendance Recovery, Family Engagement, and Student Reconnection Plan
Head of School William Kappenhagen Presented
E.
Action: Credentialing Compliance and Assignment Verification Protocol
Head of School William Kappenhagen Presented
F.
Action: Governance Context, Authorizer Awareness, and Corrective Action
Head of School William Kappenhagen Presented
G.
Action: Response to Notice of Violation and Corrective Action Plan
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Foy |
Aye
|
| M. Candido |
Absent
|
| C. Wright |
Aye
|
| D. James |
Aye
|
| E. Stampley |
Aye
|
H.
Action Item: Affirmation of CSCE as a Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation and Direction for Future Program Development
Discussion on whether CSCE will opt to Self Close July 2026, Research Required to understand the structure of CSCE as a NonProfit Public Benefit Corporation and the Direction of Future Program development. Voting tabled until special meeting scheduled for May 8th, 2026.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| D. James |
Aye
|
| A. Foy |
Aye
|
| C. Wright |
Aye
|
| M. Candido |
Absent
|
| E. Stampley |
Aye
|
I.
Action Item: Consideration and Possible Approval of Charter School Closure (Self-Closure) for Community School for Creative Education
Discussion on whether CSCE will opt to Self Close July 2026, Voting tabled until special meeting scheduled for May 8th, 2026. Action Items I-P tabled until Special Board Meeting scheduled for May 8th, 2026.
J.
Action Item: Approval of Charter School Closure Plan and Timeline
K.
Action Item: Authorization to Notify Authorizing Agency of Charter Closure
L.
Action Item: Designation of Closure Lead and Authority to Execute Closure Activities
M.
Action Item: Direction Regarding Records Retention and Asset Inventory
N.
Action Item: Direction Regarding Staff Transition and Separation
O.
Action Item: Approval of Communication Plan for Families, Staff, and Stakeholders
P.
Action Item: Approval to Establish and Implement Non-Charter Educational Programs
IV. Facilities
A.
Facilities Report
CFO America Foy informed the Board of wanting to reach out to modify the terms our Facility Lease with OUSD due to current CSCE fiscal position.
V. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| D. James |
Aye
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| M. Candido |
Absent
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| E. Stampley |
Aye
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| A. Foy |
Aye
|
| C. Wright |
Aye
|
Members of the Public expressed concern for the future of their children in the event that CSCE has to close, They advised the board of CSCE being a long standing pillar in the families dynamic and expressed their hopes that we continue to operate as a School/Community based Organization