• Call meeting to order
• Vote to adopt agenda

Whatcom Intergenerational High School acknowledges that we are occupying without permission the ancestral homelands of the Lummi (Lhaq’temish), the Nooksack (Nuxwsa'7aq), the Stillaguamish, the Nuwhaha, and the Coast Salish peoples, who have lived on and cultivated these lands and waterways since time immemorial. 

We also want to recognize especially the fact that our occupation has not come by peaceful means, but rather the forced removal of these peoples through the enactment of documents such as the Treaty of Point Elliot in 1855, which the United States has broken without penalty, and the Dawe’s Act of 1887. During our occupation, we hope to uplift the teachings these nations have shared with us, and to honor the histories they have had to endure because of us. 

As we co-exist in this era, in which we all are facing climate crises, social inequality and injustice, and states threats against treaty rights, we ask you to join us in a moment of reflection on: 

• How we benefit from occupying Indigenous lands
• How we can educate ourselves about the state-sanctioned violence and other struggles that Indigenous peoples face, which we may have the privilege to be unaware of
• How we can integrate this reflection into our everyday consciousness and actions. 

Whatcom Intergenerational High School uses this acknowledgement here as a recognition of our responsibility to continue our learning of treaty histories, contemporary Indigenous experiences, and how we can better align ourselves as an institution of education with the truth. We offer our thanks and utmost respect to these nations, on whose lands we are located.

WIHS Mission: WIHS envisions learning designed with students and supported by elders generating deep inquiry skills, thoughtful interactions, and critical consciousness, ensuring every young person can contribute to a more just and sustainable world. 

Vision: WIHS will ensure that Whatcom County high school students-regardless of their life circumstances-develop the competencies and agency for success in college, career, and life.

Required language for the Board minutes (to reflect Board approval of expenditures):

The following payments as audited and certified by the auditing officer, as required by RCW 42.24.080, and those expense reimbursements claims certified, as required by RCW 42.24.090, are approved for payment. In addition, payroll payments in the amount of $51,251.83 are also approved.

General Fund
 

Accounts Payable

Total electronic payments totaling $68,445.31
Accounts Payable check number N/A totaling $0.00

Non-AP Cash Disbursements
Total electronic payments totaling $1,518.04
Non-Accounts Payable check #292, 293, 294 totaling $2,081.80

Payroll

Total electronic payments totaling $$57,430.29
Payroll check number N/A totaling $0

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Katie Silberstein will give an overview of the school's current financials

This action item will need to remove:

- Eric Zamora

- Dawn Walker

- Rachael Rodriguez

And add:

- Chimere Hackney

Chimere Hackney and Lauren Ellis give an introduction of themselves and an overview of scope of work at WIHS

New teacher Beth El Fattal will be teaching the Photography/Yearbook, Drama/Theater Design, and Visual Arts classes. She is certified to teach ELS and Social Studies. She will be working towards the endorsements, but may need Board approval. 

The Board will discuss the open role of Secretary and vote on the appointment of Nasreen Mughal-Barrows. 

The Board will determine participation in committees.