Community School for Creative Education
Minutes
CSCE Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday September 13, 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. Prentiss, B. Kappenhagen (remote), M. Candido (remote)
Directors Absent
A. Alessandri, 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
Item II-A should read August 9th instead of August 2nd.
Item V-B should read 2023-2024 EPA Resolution instead of 2022-2023. Item VI-A, the family handbook was tabled as we await legal review.
Items III-A&B will be held at the end of the meeting instead.
Roll Call | |
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A. Prentiss |
Aye
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B. Kappenhagen |
Aye
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M. Candido |
Aye
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J. Pellegrine |
Absent
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A. Alessandri |
Absent
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D.
Public Comment
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Approve Minutes - Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Roll Call | |
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A. Alessandri |
Absent
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J. Pellegrine |
Absent
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M. Candido |
Aye
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A. Prentiss |
Aye
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B. Kappenhagen |
Aye
|
B.
August Check Register
Roll Call | |
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M. Candido |
Aye
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J. Pellegrine |
Absent
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A. Prentiss |
Aye
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A. Alessandri |
Absent
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B. Kappenhagen |
Aye
|
III. Academic Excellence
A.
Head of School Report
B.
Enrollment Update
Roll Call | |
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M. Candido |
Aye
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A. Alessandri |
Absent
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J. Pellegrine |
Absent
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A. Prentiss |
Aye
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B. Kappenhagen |
Aye
|
Roll Call | |
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A. Prentiss |
Aye
|
B. Kappenhagen |
Aye
|
J. Pellegrine |
Absent
|
M. Candido |
Aye
|
A. Alessandri |
Absent
|
Roll Call | |
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A. Alessandri |
Absent
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M. Candido |
Aye
|
B. Kappenhagen |
Aye
|
J. Pellegrine |
Absent
|
A. Prentiss |
Aye
|
IV. Development
A.
23-24 Fundraising Ask
Merida Wilson-Wong led a discussion regarding the fundraising ask of the board for the 23-24 school year. Jessica Booker joined to discuss the Read-A-Thon.
V. Finance
A.
2023-24 ConApp
Roll Call | |
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A. Alessandri |
Absent
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B. Kappenhagen |
Aye
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A. Prentiss |
Aye
|
J. Pellegrine |
Absent
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M. Candido |
Aye
|
B.
2022-2023 EPA Resolution
Roll Call | |
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A. Alessandri |
Absent
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A. Prentiss |
Aye
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M. Candido |
Aye
|
J. Pellegrine |
Absent
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B. Kappenhagen |
Aye
|
C.
2022-2023 Unaudited Actuals
Roll Call | |
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A. Prentiss |
Aye
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A. Alessandri |
Absent
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J. Pellegrine |
Absent
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M. Candido |
Aye
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B. Kappenhagen |
Aye
|
D.
2023-24 Fiscal Policies and Procedures
The motion for approval died on the floor and the policy will be presented for approval at the next board meeting.
VI. Governance
A.
23-24 Family Handbook
Tabled until the next meeting.
B.
23-24 Self-Harm Policy
Roll Call | |
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A. Alessandri |
Absent
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B. Kappenhagen |
Aye
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J. Pellegrine |
Absent
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A. Prentiss |
Aye
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M. Candido |
Aye
|
C.
23-24 Title IX Policy
Roll Call | |
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B. Kappenhagen |
Aye
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A. Prentiss |
Aye
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J. Pellegrine |
Absent
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M. Candido |
Aye
|
A. Alessandri |
Absent
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D.
23-24 Suicide Prevention Policy
Roll Call | |
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A. Prentiss |
Aye
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J. Pellegrine |
Absent
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M. Candido |
Aye
|
A. Alessandri |
Absent
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B. Kappenhagen |
Aye
|
E.
23-24 Student Free Speech Policy
Roll Call | |
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M. Candido |
Aye
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A. Prentiss |
Aye
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B. Kappenhagen |
Aye
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A. Alessandri |
Absent
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J. Pellegrine |
Absent
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VII. Closed Session Item
A.
Public Employment (§ 54957) Title: Head of School & Director of Finance & Operations
Closed session was held to discuss the agreements for the leadership roles at CSCE.
VIII. Open Session Report Out Item
A.
Head of School & Director of Finance & Operations 2023-2024 Report Out
There was no report out from closed session.
IX. Other Business
A.
Next CSCE Board Meeting - Wednesday, October 11, 2023
With the resignation of another board member, Dr. Prentiss asked for the current members to look for new members.
B.
Board Retreat Fall 2023 - Set the Date
Dr. Prentiss will reach out to board members to find out their availability.
Roll Call | |
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B. Kappenhagen |
Aye
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J. Pellegrine |
Absent
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M. Candido |
Aye
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A. Alessandri |
Absent
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A. Prentiss |
Aye
|
The Head of School presented his monthly HOS report on student and staff activities and notable items of success.