Community School for Creative Education

Minutes

CSCE Board Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday August 14, 2024 at 6:00 PM

Location

CSCE

2111 International Blvd.

Oakland, CA 94606

 

 

Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 873 6477 0589
Passcode: CSCE2111

 

 

Martha Candido

22241 S Garden Ave Apt. 4, Hayward CA 94541


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

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

Directors Present

A. Prentiss, B. Kappenhagen, J. Pellegrine, M. Candido (remote)

Directors Absent

None

Guests Present

A. Barraza (remote), K. Palmore

I. Opening Items

A.

Call the Meeting to Order

J. Pellegrine called a meeting of the board of directors of Community School for Creative Education to order on Wednesday Aug 14, 2024 at 6:12 PM.

B.

Record Attendance

C.

Land Acknowledgement

The land acknowledgement was read by Dr. Prentiss. 

D.

Agenda Approval

A. Prentiss made a motion to approve the agenda for the August 14th board meeting.
J. Pellegrine seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
A. Prentiss
Aye
B. Kappenhagen
Aye
J. Pellegrine
Aye
M. Candido
Aye

E.

Public Comment

There was no public comment. 

II. Consent Agenda

A.

Approve Minutes - June 24, 2024

A. Prentiss made a motion to approve the minutes from CSCE Board Meeting on 06-24-24.
M. Candido seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
A. Prentiss
Aye
M. Candido
Aye
J. Pellegrine
Aye
B. Kappenhagen
Aye

B.

July Check Register

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

III. Academic Excellence

A.

Head of School Report

A Head of School report was given by Anayaxy Barraza. Topics included Staff Institute Week and survey feedback regarding the training, an enrollment update, and upcoming events. 

B.

Independent Study Plan 24-25

A. Prentiss made a motion to approve the 2024-25 Independent Study plan.
B. Kappenhagen seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
A. Prentiss
Aye
M. Candido
Aye
B. Kappenhagen
Aye
J. Pellegrine
Aye

C.

24-25 Academic Calendar Revision

A. Prentiss made a motion to approve the 2024-25 updated academic calendar.
B. Kappenhagen seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
B. Kappenhagen
Aye
M. Candido
Aye
A. Prentiss
Aye
J. Pellegrine
Aye

IV. Development

A.

24-25 Fundraising Plan

Ms. Palmore led a presentation on fundraising plans for the 24-25 school year. 

V. Finance

A.

24-25 Fiscal Policies & Procedures

B. Kappenhagen made a motion to approve the 2024-25 Fiscal Policies & Procedures.
M. Candido seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
J. Pellegrine
Aye
B. Kappenhagen
Aye
A. Prentiss
Aye
M. Candido
Aye

VI. Governance

A.

24-25 Family Handbook

B. Kappenhagen made a motion to approve the 2024-25 Family Handbook.
A. Prentiss seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
J. Pellegrine
Aye
B. Kappenhagen
Aye
A. Prentiss
Aye
M. Candido
Aye

B.

24-25 Employee Handbook

B. Kappenhagen made a motion to approve the 2024-25 Employee Handbook.
M. Candido seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
A. Prentiss
Aye
B. Kappenhagen
Aye
J. Pellegrine
Aye
M. Candido
Aye

C.

24-25 Medical Benefits Renewal

A. Prentiss made a motion to approve the 2024-25 medical benefits renewal.
B. Kappenhagen seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
A. Prentiss
Aye
B. Kappenhagen
Aye
J. Pellegrine
Aye
M. Candido
Aye

D.

24-25 Self-Harm Policy

A. Prentiss made a motion to approve the 2024-25 Self-Harm Policy with an updated section pertaining to employee support.
J. Pellegrine seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
J. Pellegrine
Aye
M. Candido
Aye
A. Prentiss
Aye
B. Kappenhagen
Aye

E.

24-25 Title IX Policy

A. Prentiss made a motion to approve the 2024-25 Title IX policy.
J. Pellegrine seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
J. Pellegrine
Aye
B. Kappenhagen
Abstain
M. Candido
Aye
A. Prentiss
Aye

F.

24-25 Suicide Prevention Policy

M. Candido made a motion to approve the 2024-25 Suicide Prevention Policy.
A. Prentiss seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
J. Pellegrine
Aye
A. Prentiss
Aye
B. Kappenhagen
Aye
M. Candido
Aye

G.

24-25 Student Free Speech Policy

A. Prentiss made a motion to approve the 2024-25 Student Free Speech & Expression policy.
J. Pellegrine seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
A. Prentiss
Aye
B. Kappenhagen
Aye
J. Pellegrine
Aye
M. Candido
Aye

H.

CSCE Conflict of Interest Policy 24-25

A. Prentiss made a motion to approve the 2024-25 Conflict of Interest Policy.
B. Kappenhagen seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
B. Kappenhagen
Aye
M. Candido
Aye
J. Pellegrine
Aye
A. Prentiss
Aye

I.

CSCE Uniform Complaint Policy 24-24

A. Prentiss made a motion to approve the 2024-25 Uniform Complaint Policy.
M. Candido seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
B. Kappenhagen
Aye
M. Candido
Aye
A. Prentiss
Aye
J. Pellegrine
Aye

J.

Harassment, Intimidation, Discrimination and Bullying Policy

B. Kappenhagen made a motion to approve the 2024-25 Harassment, Intimidation, Discrimination and Bullying Policy.
M. Candido seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
M. Candido
Aye
B. Kappenhagen
Aye
J. Pellegrine
Aye
A. Prentiss
Aye

VII. Other Business

A.

Next CSCE Board Meeting - Wednesday, September 11, 2024 6 pm

A reminder was given for the next board meeting to be held on September 11th at 6pm.

B.

Board Retreat Fall 2024- Set the Date

A doodle will be sent out to board members to solidify a date for the board retreat to be held this fall. 

VIII. 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 7:57 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
J. Pellegrine