Community School for Creative Education
Minutes
CSCE Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday August 9, 2023 at 6:00 PM
Location
Community School for Creative Education
2111 International Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94606
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Martha Candido
22241 S Garden Ave Apt. 4, Hayward CA 94541
Dr. Allegra Allessandri Pfiefer
1430 N St., Sacramento CA 95814
William Kappenhagen
952 Sutter Street, SF, CA 94109
Dr. Anastasia Prentiss
3153 61st Ave., Oakland, CA 94605
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
- Adrienne Barnes
- Allegra Alessandri
- Anastasia Prentiss
- Grace Pang
- Lesbhia Morones
- Martha Candido
Directors Present
A. Alessandri (remote), A. Prentiss, B. Kappenhagen (remote), M. Candido
Directors Absent
A. Barnes, J. Pellegrine
Guests Present
K. Palmore (remote), P. Gedeon (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Agenda Approval
Removed Item V A and Items VI -- EFGH
Roll Call | |
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A. Prentiss |
Aye
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J. Pellegrine |
Absent
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B. Kappenhagen |
No
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M. Candido |
Aye
|
A. Barnes |
Absent
|
A. Alessandri |
Aye
|
D.
Public Comment
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Approve Minutes - Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Roll Call | |
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A. Alessandri |
Aye
|
J. Pellegrine |
Absent
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B. Kappenhagen |
Aye
|
A. Prentiss |
Aye
|
M. Candido |
Aye
|
A. Barnes |
Absent
|
B.
July Check Register
III. Academic Excellence
A.
Head of School Report
B.
Independent Study Plan 23-24
Annual Policy regarding Independent Study.
Roll Call | |
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B. Kappenhagen |
Aye
|
M. Candido |
Aye
|
J. Pellegrine |
Absent
|
A. Alessandri |
Aye
|
A. Barnes |
Absent
|
A. Prentiss |
Aye
|
C.
Enrollment & Recruitment Plan
Dr. Prentiss led a board discussion on the steps needed to organize and enrollment and recruitment plan for 23-24.
IV. Development
A.
23-24 Fundraising Plan
CSCE will aim for 100% Board Participation in fundraising activities. We will work on an annual giving campaign that allows families to donate or support through volunteerism. We will be hosting a Read-a-thon, participating in Giving Tuesday and having an in-person Gala.
V. Finance
A.
23-24 Fiscal Policies & Procedures
Vote pushed to the next meeting.
B.
Compensation Study Faculty & Staff
Results of an independent firm's compensation study was presented to the board of directors.
VI. Governance
A.
23-24 Family Handbook
Vote pushed to the next meeting.
B.
23-24 Employee Handbook
C.
23-24 Medical Benefits Renewal
Roll Call | |
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A. Alessandri |
Aye
|
J. Pellegrine |
Absent
|
A. Barnes |
Absent
|
M. Candido |
Aye
|
B. Kappenhagen |
Aye
|
A. Prentiss |
Aye
|
Roll Call | |
---|---|
J. Pellegrine |
Absent
|
B. Kappenhagen |
Aye
|
A. Alessandri |
Aye
|
A. Prentiss |
Aye
|
M. Candido |
Aye
|
A. Barnes |
Absent
|
D.
23-24 COVID Safety Plan
E.
23-24 Self-Harm Policy
Vote pushed to the next meeting.
F.
23-24 Title IX Policy
Vote pushed to the next meeting.
G.
23-24 Suicide Prevention Policy
Vote pushed to the next meeting.
H.
23-24 Student Free Speech Policy
Vote pushed to the next meeting.
VII. Open Session Report Out Item
A.
Head of School & Director of Finance & Operations 2023-2024 Report Out
Mr. Kappenhagen was charged with finalizing the negotiations.
VIII. Other Business
A.
Next CSCE Board Meeting - Wednesday, September 13, 2023
B.
Board Retreat Fall 2023 - Set the Date
A date for the retreat will be set at the next board meeting.
187 enrolled. Although the attendance platform malfunctioned there was strong feedback during orientation.