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

  1. Adrienne Barnes
  2. Allegra Alessandri
  3. Anastasia Prentiss
  4. Grace Pang
  5. Lesbhia Morones
  6. 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

A. Prentiss called a meeting of the board of directors of Community School for Creative Education to order on Wednesday Aug 9, 2023 at 6:10 PM.

C.

Agenda Approval

M. Candido made a motion to Approve agenda.
A. Alessandri seconded the motion.

Removed Item V A and Items VI -- EFGH 

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
A. Prentiss
Aye
J. Pellegrine
Absent
B. Kappenhagen
No
M. Candido
Aye
A. Barnes
Absent
A. Alessandri
Aye

D.

Public Comment

II. Consent Agenda

A.

Approve Minutes - Wednesday, August 2, 2023

A. Alessandri made a motion to Approve Consent Agenda.
B. Kappenhagen seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
A. Alessandri
Aye
J. Pellegrine
Absent
B. Kappenhagen
Aye
A. Prentiss
Aye
M. Candido
Aye
A. Barnes
Absent
A. Alessandri made a motion to approve the minutes from CSCE Special Board Meeting on 08-02-23.
B. Kappenhagen seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

B.

July Check Register

A. Alessandri made a motion to Approve the July Check Register.
B. Kappenhagen seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

III. Academic Excellence

A.

Head of School Report

187 enrolled. Although the attendance platform malfunctioned there was strong feedback during orientation.

 

B.

Independent Study Plan 23-24

A. Alessandri made a motion to Approve the IS Plan.
B. Kappenhagen seconded the motion.

Annual Policy regarding Independent Study.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
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

A. Alessandri made a motion to Approve the 23-24 employee handbook.
B. Kappenhagen seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

C.

23-24 Medical Benefits Renewal

A. Alessandri made a motion to approve the 23-24 Vision Plan.
M. Candido seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
A. Alessandri
Aye
J. Pellegrine
Absent
A. Barnes
Absent
M. Candido
Aye
B. Kappenhagen
Aye
A. Prentiss
Aye
A. Alessandri made a motion to approve the 23-24 Dental Dental Plan.
M. Candido seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
J. Pellegrine
Absent
B. Kappenhagen
Aye
A. Alessandri
Aye
A. Prentiss
Aye
M. Candido
Aye
A. Barnes
Absent
M. Candido made a motion to approve the 23-24 Kaiser benefits plan.
A. Alessandri seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

D.

23-24 COVID Safety Plan

A. Alessandri made a motion to approve the 23-24 COVID Safety Plan.
M. Candido seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

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.

IX. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
A. Prentiss