Community School for Creative Education

Minutes

CSCE Board Retreat

Date and Time

Saturday February 24, 2024 at 9:00 AM

Location

CSCE

2111 International Blvd.

Oakland, CA 94606

 

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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. Allegra Alessandri
  2. Anastasia Prentiss
  3. Martha Candido
  4. Jennifer Pellegrine
  5. William Kappenhagen

Directors Present

A. Alessandri, A. Prentiss, B. Kappenhagen, J. Pellegrine, M. Candido

Directors Absent

None

Guests Present

K. Palmore, P. Gedeon

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 Saturday Feb 24, 2024 at 9:32 AM.

C.

Agenda Approval

A. Alessandri made a motion to approve the agenda for the board retreat on 2/24.
M. Candido seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
A. Prentiss
Aye
J. Pellegrine
Aye
B. Kappenhagen
Absent
M. Candido
Aye
A. Alessandri
Aye

D.

Public Comment

There was no public comment.

II. Consent Agenda

A.

Approve Minutes - Wednesday, January 10th - Regular Board Meeting

A. Alessandri made a motion to approve the minutes from CSCE Regular Board Meeting on 01-10-24.
M. Candido seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
A. Alessandri
Aye
B. Kappenhagen
Absent
J. Pellegrine
Aye
A. Prentiss
Aye
M. Candido
Aye

B.

January Check Register

A. Alessandri made a motion to approve the January check register.
M. Candido seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
B. Kappenhagen
Absent
J. Pellegrine
Aye
M. Candido
Aye
A. Prentiss
Aye
A. Alessandri
Aye

III. Board Retreat

A.

CSCE Board Retreat - Intro

Board members engaged in an into session as part of their retreat.

B.

CSCE Board Retreat - Board Roles & Responsibilities

Board members engaged in a session covering board roles and responsibilities as part of their retreat.

C.

Break

D.

CSCE Board Retreat - Priorities

Board members engaged in a session covering board priorities as part of their retreat.

E.

Lunch Set Up

F.

CSCE Board Retreat - Action Plan

Board members engaged in a session covering board action planning as part of their retreat.

G.

CSCE Board Retreat - Closing

Board members engaged in a closing session and debrief as part of their retreat.

IV. Academic Excellence

A.

Head of School Report

The Head of School presented information current and upcoming activities at CSCE. Topics included student festivals, enrollment, the upcoming bookfair, and remaining art festivals for the year.

B.

G1 Funding Application Presentation 24-25

The Head of School presented details for G1 funding application for the 24-25 school year. 

C.

22-23 SARC Approval

J. Pellegrine made a motion to approve 22-23 SARC.
A. Alessandri seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
A. Prentiss
Aye
A. Alessandri
Aye
B. Kappenhagen
Aye
J. Pellegrine
Aye
M. Candido
Aye

D.

ProCare Therapy Contract Approval

J. Pellegrine made a motion to approve the ProCare Therapy contract for the 23-24 school year.
A. Alessandri seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
J. Pellegrine
Aye
A. Alessandri
Aye
A. Prentiss
Aye
B. Kappenhagen
Aye
M. Candido
Aye

E.

LCAP Mid-Year Progress Report

J. Pellegrine made a motion to approve the LCAP Mid-year submission report for the 23-24 school year.
M. Candido seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
J. Pellegrine
Aye
M. Candido
Aye
A. Alessandri
Aye
B. Kappenhagen
Aye
A. Prentiss
Aye

F.

Head of School Mid-year Staff Survey Results

The Head of School presented information on the responses from his mid-year staff survey results.

V. Development

A.

Fundraising Update & Community Benefit 2024

A development report was presented on fundraising and our upcoming community benefit. 

VI. Finance

A.

Multiyear Budget Projection Presentation & Vote

J. Pellegrine made a motion to move forward with option as a funding model 3 for the 24-25 and 24-26 school years.
B. Kappenhagen seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
A. Prentiss
Aye
B. Kappenhagen
Aye
J. Pellegrine
Aye
A. Alessandri
Absent
M. Candido
Abstain

VII. Governance

A.

Form 700 Reminder

A reminder was given to the board members to complete their form 700 for 2023 school year. 

B.

Comprehensive Safety Plan Update

M. Candido made a motion to approve the comprehensive safety plan for 23-24.
A. Prentiss seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
M. Candido
Aye
A. Prentiss
Aye
J. Pellegrine
Aye
B. Kappenhagen
Aye

C.

Facility Update

A facility update was given by the HOS regarding the facility use agreement through OUSD.

VIII. Other Business

A.

Next CSCE Board Meeting - Wednesday, March 13, 2024

A reminder was given to the board members regarding the next board meeting on March 13th.

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 5:20 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
A. Prentiss