Community School for Creative Education
Minutes
CSCE Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday May 14, 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 (remote), B. Kappenhagen, J. Pellegrine, M. Candido (remote)
Directors Absent
None
Guests Present
A. Barraza, K. Palmore (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
B.
Record Attendance
C.
Land Acknowledgement
D.
Agenda Approval
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Candido |
Aye
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| A. Prentiss |
Aye
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| J. Pellegrine |
Aye
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| B. Kappenhagen |
Aye
|
E.
Public Comment
There was no public comment.
II. Closed Session
A.
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (Gov. Code section 54957(b)(1).) Title: Head of School
Closed session was held to discuss the evaluation process for the Head of School. There was no action taken.
B.
Public Employment (§ 54957) Title: Head of School
Closed session was held to discuss the employment of the Head of School. There was no action taken.
III. Consent Agenda
A.
Approve Minutes - April 9, 2025 - Board Meeting
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Prentiss |
Aye
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| B. Kappenhagen |
Aye
|
| J. Pellegrine |
Aye
|
| M. Candido |
Aye
|
B.
April 2025 Check Register
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| B. Kappenhagen |
Aye
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| A. Prentiss |
Aye
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| J. Pellegrine |
Aye
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| M. Candido |
Aye
|
IV. Academic Excellence
A.
Head of School Report
The HOS gave an update on the material revision submitted to ACOE. The report also included enrollment projections and events on the CSCE campus.
B.
Public Hearing to Discuss Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP)
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Prentiss |
Aye
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| B. Kappenhagen |
Aye
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| J. Pellegrine |
Aye
|
| M. Candido |
Absent
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C.
24-25 Calendar Update Vote
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Candido |
Aye
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| B. Kappenhagen |
Aye
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| J. Pellegrine |
Aye
|
| A. Prentiss |
Aye
|
V. Fianance
A.
Budget Update
A preview of EOY projections for the 24-25 fiscal year as well as projections for the 25-26 and 26-27 school year was presented for the board.
VI. Governance
A.
Board Membership
A discussion on board membership and recruitment was held.
B.
HOS Evaluation Process
to move the HOS evaluation vote to this Saturday's retreat.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| B. Kappenhagen |
Aye
|
| A. Prentiss |
Aye
|
| M. Candido |
Aye
|
| J. Pellegrine |
Aye
|
VII. Other Business
A.
Spring Board Retreat Discussion
The spring retreat is slated to take place this Saturday from 9-1. Mr. Kaapenhagen reviewed the agenda and theme for the retreat.
B.
Next CSCE Board Meeting - June 11, 2025 5 pm
A reminder of the next board meeting was given for June 11th at 5pm.
C.
CSCE Upcoming Events
The graduations for TK/K, 5th & 8th were announced as well as the end of the year celebration for families, students, and staff.
The land acknowledment was read by Dr. Pellegrine.