Community School for Creative Education
Minutes
CSCE Special Board Meeting
Date and Time
Friday May 8, 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
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
- America Foy - Board CFO
- Cheryna Wright - Board Chair
- David Hertz - Board of Director
- Davonna James - Board Vice-Chair
- Eugene Stampley - Board Secretary
Legal Counsel - Young Minney and Corr
Anthony Serrao - Partner
Board Liaison - Revonia Thompson
Directors Present
A. Foy, C. Wright, D. James (remote), E. Stampley (remote)
Directors Absent
D. Hertz
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
B.
Record Attendance
C.
Land Acknowledgement
D.
Agenda Approval
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| D. James |
Abstain
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| D. Hertz |
Absent
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| C. Wright |
Aye
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| A. Foy |
Aye
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| E. Stampley |
Aye
|
II. Action Items
A.
Action Item: Affirmation of CSCE as a Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation and Direction for Future Program Development
Davonna James was present but a non voting member due to being located outside of the county of Alameda.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Wright |
Aye
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| D. Hertz |
Absent
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| D. James |
Abstain
|
| A. Foy |
Aye
|
| E. Stampley |
Aye
|
B.
Action Item: Consideration and Possible Approval of Charter School Closure (Self-Closure) for Community School for Creative Education
Davonna James was present but a non voting member due to being located outside of the county of Alameda.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| E. Stampley |
Abstain
|
| D. Hertz |
Absent
|
| D. James |
Abstain
|
| C. Wright |
Aye
|
| A. Foy |
Aye
|
C.
Action Item: Approval of Charter School Closure Plan and Timeline
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| E. Stampley |
Aye
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| D. James |
Abstain
|
| C. Wright |
Aye
|
| A. Foy |
Aye
|
| D. Hertz |
Absent
|
D.
Action Item: Authorization to Notify Authorizing Agency of Charter Closure
Davonna James was present but a non voting member due to being located outside of the county of Alameda
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| D. James |
Abstain
|
| A. Foy |
Aye
|
| C. Wright |
Aye
|
| D. Hertz |
Absent
|
| E. Stampley |
Aye
|
E.
Action Item: Designation of Closure Lead and Authority to Execute Closure Activities
Davonna James was present but a non voting member due to being located outside of the county of Alameda
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| E. Stampley |
Aye
|
| A. Foy |
Aye
|
| D. James |
Abstain
|
| D. Hertz |
Absent
|
| C. Wright |
Aye
|
F.
Action Item: Direction Regarding Records Retention and Asset Inventory
Davonna James was present but a non voting member due to being located outside of the county of Alameda
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Foy |
Aye
|
| C. Wright |
Aye
|
| E. Stampley |
Aye
|
| D. James |
Abstain
|
| D. Hertz |
Absent
|
G.
Action Item: Direction Regarding Staff Transition and Separation
Davonna James was present but a non voting member due to being located outside of the county of Alameda
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| D. Hertz |
Absent
|
| E. Stampley |
Abstain
|
| C. Wright |
Aye
|
| A. Foy |
Aye
|
| D. James |
Abstain
|
H.
Action Item: Approval of Communication Plan for Families, Staff, and Stakeholders
Davonna James was present but a non voting member due to being located outside of the county of Alameda
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| E. Stampley |
Aye
|
| D. James |
Abstain
|
| A. Foy |
Aye
|
| D. Hertz |
Absent
|
| C. Wright |
Aye
|
I.
Action: Response to Notice of Violation and Corrective Action Plan
III. Other Business
A.
General Announcements
Invitation to the Kindergarten, 5th grade and 8th grade promotion ceremonies.
Announcing the choices days which will consist of 7-8 schools in the areas bringing enrollment representatives to give the families the opportunity to make the transition as smooth as possible.
Spring Festival of Community.
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. The proposed amendment would broaden the corporation's stated charitable and educational purpose beyond the operation of a single charter school. Specifically, the amended
Articles would authorize the organization to develop, operate, and support a wide range of educational, youth development, community engagement, workforce development, family support, enrichment, and other charitable programs consistent with its nonprofit public benefit mission under California law.
The proposed amendment is intended to preserve the organization's existing nonprofit corporate structure, history, assets, intellectual property, and community relationships while providing the flexibility to continue serving students, families, and the broader community through alternative educational initiatives following the closure of the charter school.
Importantly, the proposed amendment is not intended to eliminate the organization's ability to operate a public charter school in the future. Rather, the amendment would provide broader organizational authority while retaining the option for the corporation to seek approval for a new charter petition or otherwise re-enter public charter school operations should future financial conditions, community need, and Board direction support such action and all applicable legal and regulatory requirements be satisfied.
The Board recognizes that maintaining a broader educational mission positions the organization to pursue grants, partnerships, community programming, and educational opportunities that align with its longstanding commitment to serving children and families while preserving the possibility of reopening a charter school at a later date if determined to be feasible and in the best interest of the community.