Community School for Creative Education
Minutes
CSCE Special Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday November 15, 2023 at 6:00 PM
Location
CSCE
2111 International Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94606
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Passcode: CSCE2111
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
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, M. Candido (remote)
Directors Absent
B. Kappenhagen, 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
Table items included items IIIB and items VA & VB.
Roll Call | |
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J. Pellegrine |
Absent
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A. Alessandri |
Aye
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B. Kappenhagen |
Absent
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A. Prentiss |
Aye
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M. Candido |
Aye
|
D.
Public Comment
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Approve Minutes - Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Roll Call | |
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A. Alessandri |
Aye
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B. Kappenhagen |
Absent
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A. Prentiss |
Aye
|
J. Pellegrine |
Absent
|
M. Candido |
Aye
|
B.
Approve Minutes - Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Roll Call | |
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A. Alessandri |
Aye
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M. Candido |
Aye
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B. Kappenhagen |
Absent
|
J. Pellegrine |
Absent
|
A. Prentiss |
Aye
|
C.
October Check Register
Roll Call | |
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M. Candido |
Aye
|
J. Pellegrine |
Absent
|
A. Prentiss |
Aye
|
A. Alessandri |
Aye
|
B. Kappenhagen |
Absent
|
III. Academic Excellence
A.
Head of School Report
The Head of School presented on activities at CSCE. Focus was on the Festival of Gratitude and other activities throughout the school for the remainder of the semester.
B.
ELOP Programming Presentation: Meaningful Teens Math After School Tutoring
This item was tabled to the next meeting.
IV. Development
A.
Advancement Update
An advancement update was provided by the Development Manager. Topics covered monies earned, grants applied for, and ways to keep our community engaged so they support fundraising efforts at CSCE.
B.
Facilities Update
An update was given on CSCE's facility usage at 2111 International Blvd and plans to renew our facility use agreement.
V. Governance
A.
Nomination of Board Officers
This item was tabled to the next meeting.
B.
Vice Chair Nomination & Election
This item was tabled to the next meeting.
C.
Banking Update - Approval to Open a New Checking Account
Roll Call | |
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A. Prentiss |
Aye
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A. Alessandri |
Aye
|
J. Pellegrine |
Absent
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M. Candido |
Aye
|
B. Kappenhagen |
Absent
|
VI. Closed Session Item
A.
Public Employment (§ 54957) Title: Head of School & Director of Finance & Operations
Closed session was held to discuss the employment agreement for the Head of School.
VII. Open Session Report Out Item
A.
Head of School & Director of Finance & Operations 2023-2024 Report Out
Edits to the agreement were made to the vacation and sick leave as well as the salary amount.
VIII. Other Business
A.
Public Employment (§ 54957) Title: Head of School & Director of Finance & Operations Contract Approval
Roll Call | |
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B. Kappenhagen |
Absent
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M. Candido |
Aye
|
J. Pellegrine |
Absent
|
A. Alessandri |
Aye
|
A. Prentiss |
Abstain
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B.
Next CSCE Board Meeting - December 13, 2023
A reminder that the next board meeting is taking place on Wednesday, December 13th.
C.
Board Retreat Spring 2024 - Set the Date
This will be tabled to the December meeting.
D.
Announcements
Annual Alliance conference registration is open and Dr. Allegra is asking for staff and leadership to attend.
There was no public comment.