Mr Gedeon highlighted upcoming school events for May 2023 including the closing head of school chat, first in person Festival of Communities, Teacher Workday, Kindergarten and 8th grader ceremonies. There will be further conversations regarding plans for fifth grade graduation.

Parents in Action is celebrating A-G and achievement gap accomplishments with the community.

Mr Gedeon shared some field trip highlights including the Aquarium of Science highlights where students got to dissect ocean organisms and use professional equipment to create memories for the yearbook. Parents were involved as chaperones and staff coordinated an exciting experiential trip. 

The Alameda County Office of Education presentation placed CSCE with comparative charters and gave CSCE the opportunity to share our impact proposition and retention barriers. Mr Gedeon referenced challenges facing our students especially the growing transient population and the toll it takes on commuting families when making re-enrollment decisions. Mr Gedeon advocated for transportation as a funding priority. The ACOE unanimously amended our enrollment proposal.

Mr Gedeon informed the board on the G1 measure guidelines and expenditure proposal. The proposal includes allocation for a Therapeutic Movement & Visual Art teacher , a Spanish World Language Teacher and emotional support/ school culture staff. 

Mr Gedeon is working with Ms. Yolanda to make contact and/or gave tours with every potential student for Enrollment 23. 216 out of 225 students are slated to enroll. Feedback from families of interest echo the effectiveness of word of mouth. 

The board saw a presentation from our Swedish colleagues who self funded their trip to support CSCE students. They presented via video about a CSCE youth art exhibition showcasing book binding and storytelling as a therapeutic avenue. Students share in a short clip what they long for from Summer to A Better Day. Mr Gedeon shares the need for similar opportunities in Social and emotional learning/literacy. 

CSCE is looking for outside partners to support the school in instruction and enrichment. Mr Gedeon shared insights on two possible partnerships in STEM education and Athletics/Music enrichment. Internal staff will be working with Extended Staff to carry out summer school program. Ms Barne clarified for Juneteenth day off in regards to the Summer Calendar. Ms Candido clarified Summer School being exclusive to CSCE students. Mr Gedeon clarified the flexibility of summer school enrollment and has release of summer school applications on his to do list for the week. 

Ms. Palmore met with a fundraising consultant (Kathryn Keslosky) to plan Year-End goals and preparation for 2023-24. The leg work needed includes donor correspondence and databasing, grant application, and fundraising event planning. Ms Palmore emphasizes our current donor data is not comprehensive and needs support planning for future years. 

YM&C Firm presents Brown Act Training to the Board via video recording. 

Brief highlights:

AB 361 revised board responsibilities and includes exceptions for the board's discretion. 

AB 361 offers protection rights for the parties and public including accessible public comment. 

AB 2449 requires participation through audio and visual for teleconference participation 

AB 2449 gives flexibility to cease obligation for teleconference location and public access

AB 2449 requires "emergency circumstance" and "just cause" to be disclosed on the agenda for board vote

AB 2449 mandates public disclosure before action the adults that are are present in teleconference locations with members

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Board member Barnes presents the Jorgensen HR firm's Executive Compensation Study.

Board member Allesandri and Prentiss presented the Executive Leadership Evaluation process and results. 

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