Community School for Creative Education
Minutes
CSCE Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday October 11, 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
- Anastasia Prentiss
- Allegra Alessandri
- Martha Candido
- William Kappenhagen
- Jennifer Pellegrine
Directors Present
A. Alessandri (remote), A. Prentiss, J. Pellegrine, M. Candido (remote)
Directors Absent
B. Kappenhagen
Guests Present
K. Palmore (remote), P. Gedeon (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Agenda Approval
Roll Call | |
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A. Alessandri |
Aye
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M. Candido |
Aye
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B. Kappenhagen |
Absent
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A. Prentiss |
Aye
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J. Pellegrine |
Aye
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D.
Public Comment
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Approve Minutes - Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Roll Call | |
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M. Candido |
Aye
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A. Prentiss |
Aye
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B. Kappenhagen |
Absent
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J. Pellegrine |
Aye
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A. Alessandri |
Aye
|
B.
September Check Register
Roll Call | |
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B. Kappenhagen |
Absent
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A. Alessandri |
Aye
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M. Candido |
Aye
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A. Prentiss |
Aye
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J. Pellegrine |
Aye
|
III. Academic Excellence
A.
Head of School Report
The Head of School provided an update on all things happening at CSCE. The discussion included a presentation on student projects and upcoming events at CSCE.
B.
Enrollment Update
Current enrollment sits at 187 students.
C.
ELOP Programming Presentation: Meaningful Teens Math After School Tutoring
Jessica Booker, ELOP Coordinator, gave an update on math tutoring sessions happening under the ELOP program.
D.
Calculus Roundtable Vendor Contract
Roll Call | |
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M. Candido |
Aye
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A. Alessandri |
Aye
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A. Prentiss |
Aye
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J. Pellegrine |
Aye
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B. Kappenhagen |
Absent
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IV. Finance
A.
2023-24 Fiscal Policies and Procedures
Roll Call | |
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J. Pellegrine |
Aye
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A. Prentiss |
Aye
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M. Candido |
Aye
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A. Alessandri |
Aye
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B. Kappenhagen |
Absent
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V. Governance
A.
23-24 Family Handbook
Roll Call | |
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A. Alessandri |
Aye
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M. Candido |
Aye
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B. Kappenhagen |
Absent
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A. Prentiss |
Aye
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J. Pellegrine |
Aye
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B.
Nomination of Board Officers
Dr. Prentiss led a discussion on open positions, Vice-Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer.
C.
Vice Chair Nomination & Election
Roll Call | |
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B. Kappenhagen |
Absent
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M. Candido |
Aye
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A. Prentiss |
Aye
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J. Pellegrine |
Aye
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A. Alessandri |
Aye
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VI. Closed Session Item
A.
Public Employment (§ 54957) Title: Head of School & Director of Finance & Operations
Closed session was held to discuss the contract for the Head of School for the 23-24 school year.
VII. Open Session Report Out Item
A.
Head of School & Director of Finance & Operations 2023-2024 Report Out
No action was taken by the board in closed session.
VIII. Other Business
A.
Public Employment (§ 54957) Title: Head of School & Director of Finance & Operations Contract Approval
Roll Call | |
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A. Prentiss |
Aye
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M. Candido |
Aye
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J. Pellegrine |
Aye
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A. Alessandri |
Aye
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B. Kappenhagen |
Absent
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B.
Next CSCE Board Meeting - Wednesday, November 8, 2023
A reminder that the next board meeting is Wednesday, November 8th at 6pm.
C.
Board Retreat Fall 2023 - Set the Date
Roll Call | |
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A. Prentiss |
Aye
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A. Alessandri |
Aye
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B. Kappenhagen |
Absent
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M. Candido |
Aye
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J. Pellegrine |
Aye
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D.
Announcements
Dr. Prentiss stated that there will be 1 or 2 board members to nominate at the next meeting.
There were no public comments.