Community School for Creative Education

Minutes

CSCE Board Meeting

Date and Time

Monday February 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM

Location

CSCE

2111 International Blvd.

Oakland, CA 94606

 

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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

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

Directors Absent

A. Prentiss

Guests Present

A. Barraza, 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 Monday Feb 10, 2025 at 5:27 PM.

B.

Record Attendance

C.

Land Acknowledgement

The land acknowledgement was read by Dr. Pellegrine.

D.

Agenda Approval

B. Kappenhagen made a motion to approve the agenda for the February 10th board meeting.
M. Candido seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
B. Kappenhagen
Aye
M. Candido
Aye
J. Pellegrine
Aye
A. Prentiss
Absent

E.

Public Comment

There was no public comment.

II. Closed Session

A.

Public Employment (§ 54957) Title: Director of Finance & Operations

Closed session was held to discuss the Director of Finance & Operations role. 

B.

Closed Session Report Out

There was no action taken during closed session. 

III. Consent Agenda

A.

Approve Minutes - December 11, 2024 - Board Meeting

B. Kappenhagen made a motion to approve the minutes from CSCE Board Meeting on 12-11-24.
J. Pellegrine seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
J. Pellegrine
Aye
M. Candido
Aye
B. Kappenhagen
Aye
A. Prentiss
Absent

B.

December 2024 Check Register

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

C.

January 2025 Check Register

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

IV. Academic Excellence

A.

SPED Department Report

SPED Director Alina Kagan gave a report on the SPED department.

B.

Head of School Report

The Head of School gave a report on activities for December and January and mid-year survey results from staff.

C.

2023-24 SARC Presentation

B. Kappenhagen made a motion to approve the 2023-2024 SARC report.
J. Pellegrine seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
M. Candido
Aye
A. Prentiss
Absent
B. Kappenhagen
Aye
J. Pellegrine
Aye

D.

LCAP Mid-Year Report Presentation

M. Candido made a motion to approve the 2024-2025 Mid-Year LCAP report.
B. Kappenhagen seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
J. Pellegrine
Aye
M. Candido
Aye
A. Prentiss
Absent
B. Kappenhagen
Aye

E.

G1 Funding Application 25-26

The Head of School gave a presentation on the 2025-26 G1 application. 

V. Governance

A.

Apportiomment ACH Payment Resolution

B. Kappenhagen made a motion to approve the ACOE ACH Payment Resolution.
M. Candido seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
J. Pellegrine
Aye
A. Prentiss
Absent
B. Kappenhagen
Aye
M. Candido
Aye

B.

Consultant Agreement Approval - Kimberly Palmore

B. Kappenhagen made a motion to approve the consulting agreement for Kimberly Palmore.
J. Pellegrine seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
A. Prentiss
Absent
J. Pellegrine
Aye
M. Candido
Aye
B. Kappenhagen
Aye

C.

Comprehensive School Safety Plan Update

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

D.

Board Membership

The board held a discussion on increasing the board membership.

VI. Other Business

A.

Spring Board Retreat Planning - Set Date

The board held a discussion on the spring board retreat planning. No date was set. A poll will go out to confirm availability.

B.

Next CSCE Board Meeting - March 12, 2025 6 pm

A discussion was held to solidify the next board meeting. Plans are still for the 12th but it may need to be rescheduled to another date in the week. 

C.

CSCE Upcoming Events

Upcoming event reminders were given.

VII. 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 7:08 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
J. Pellegrine