Community School for Creative Education
Minutes
CSCE Special Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday April 18, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Location
CSCE
2111 International Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94606
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87533058373?pwd=7CLXP11raTRc8agGowZEIxdL1Egj6N.1
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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
4333 Applewood Lane, Loves Park, IL 61111
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
- Allegra Alessandri
- Anastasia Prentiss
- Martha Candido
- Jennifer Pellegrine
- William Kappenhagen
Directors Present
A. Alessandri (remote), A. Prentiss, B. Kappenhagen (remote), J. Pellegrine, M. Candido (remote)
Directors Absent
None
Guests Present
K. Palmore
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Land Acknowledgement
D.
Agenda Approval
Roll Call | |
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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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J. Pellegrine |
Aye
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B. Kappenhagen |
Aye
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E.
Public Comment
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Approve Minutes - Wednesday, March 25th Board Meeting
Roll Call | |
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A. Prentiss |
Aye
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A. Alessandri |
Aye
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B. Kappenhagen |
Aye
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J. Pellegrine |
Aye
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M. Candido |
Aye
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B.
Approve Minutes - Special Board Meeting, April 13, 2024
Roll Call | |
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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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B. Kappenhagen |
Aye
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A. Alessandri |
Aye
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C.
Check Register - March 2024
Roll Call | |
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B. Kappenhagen |
Aye
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J. Pellegrine |
Aye
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A. Prentiss |
Aye
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A. Alessandri |
Aye
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M. Candido |
Aye
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III. Brown Act Training
A.
Annual Brown Act Training
Brown Act training was conducted by Kevin Davis, one of the lead partners of Procopio charter law firm.
IV. Closed Session
A.
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (Gov. Code section 54957(b)(1).) Title: Head of School
Closed session was held to discuss the Head of School's evaluation.
B.
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (Gov. Code section 54957(b)(1).) Title: Director of Finance & Operations
Closed session was held to discuss the Director of Finance & Operations evaluation.
C.
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE (Gov. Code section 54957(b).)
Closed session was held to discuss employee discipline and dismissal.
D.
Closed Session Report Out
There was no action taken in closed session.
V. Academic Excellence
A.
Administrative Report
An administrative report was given by Ms. Palmore and Ms. Ana regarding activities at CSCE. The report included a testing update, an enrollment update and a list of upcoming activities.
VI. Governance
A.
CSCE Audit Engagement Letter 2023-24
Roll Call | |
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J. Pellegrine |
Aye
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B. Kappenhagen |
Aye
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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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B.
Evaluations of Head of School and Director of Finance & Operations
Roll Call | |
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A. Prentiss |
Aye
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A. Alessandri |
Aye
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M. Candido |
Aye
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B. Kappenhagen |
Abstain
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J. Pellegrine |
Aye
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C.
Head of School Job Description
Roll Call | |
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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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M. Candido |
Aye
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B. Kappenhagen |
Aye
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D.
Director of Finance and Operations Tech Stipend Recommendation
Roll Call | |
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A. Alessandri |
Aye
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B. Kappenhagen |
Aye
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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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E.
Interim Co-Head of School Role Stipend Recommendations
Roll Call | |
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A. Alessandri |
Aye
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B. Kappenhagen |
Abstain
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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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F.
Board Member Term Review & Discussion
A discussion was held to review board member terms and which board members would need to renew membership soon. Dr. Pellegrine added a recommendation for board members to suggest one new member by June.
G.
Board Election - Chair
Roll Call | |
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J. Pellegrine |
Aye
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A. Prentiss |
Aye
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B. Kappenhagen |
Aye
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A. Alessandri |
Aye
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M. Candido |
Aye
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VII. Other Business
A.
Reminder of April CSCE Board Meeting - Wednesday, May 8, 2024
A reminder was given for the next board meeting on Wednesday, May 8th at 6pm.
There was no public comment.