Community School for Creative Education
Minutes
CSCE Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday April 9, 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
- Allegra Alessandri
- Anastasia Prentiss
- Martha Candido
- Jennifer Pellegrine
- William Kappenhagen
Directors Present
A. Prentiss, J. Pellegrine, M. Candido (remote)
Directors Absent
B. Kappenhagen
Guests Present
A. Barraza (remote), K. Palmore (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
B.
Record Attendance
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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B. Kappenhagen |
Absent
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J. Pellegrine |
Aye
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E.
Public Comment
There was no public comment.
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Approve Minutes - March 12, 2025 - Board Meeting
Roll Call | |
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B. Kappenhagen |
Absent
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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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B.
March 2025 Check Register
Roll Call | |
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M. Candido |
Aye
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J. Pellegrine |
Aye
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A. Prentiss |
Aye
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B. Kappenhagen |
Absent
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III. Academic Excellence
A.
Head of School Report
The Head of School report included updates on classroom activities for CSCE students. Focus was also placed on the visit of the Eat, Play, Learn bus that focuses on reading achievement.
B.
Enrollment Update
The Head of School gave an update on enrollment projections.
C.
25/26 Staffing Update
The Head of School gave an update on staffing projections for 25/26.
D.
Approval of 25/26 Declaration of Need
Roll Call | |
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B. Kappenhagen |
Absent
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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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IV. Governance
A.
Approval of NorCal Cleaning Contract for 25/26
Roll Call | |
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A. Prentiss |
Aye
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B. Kappenhagen |
Absent
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M. Candido |
Aye
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J. Pellegrine |
Aye
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B.
Board Membership
The board chair led a discussion on board membership. The spring retreat will have a focus on this topic.
V. Other Business
A.
Spring Board Retreat Planning - Set Date
A tentative date was set for 5/17 for the spring board retreat.
B.
Next CSCE Board Meeting - May 14, 2025 5 pm
A reminder that the next board meeting is May 14th at 5.
C.
CSCE Upcoming Events
A remidner was given of upcoming CSCE events.
The land acknowledgement was read by Dr. Anastasia Prentiss.