Whatcom Intergenerational High School

Board Meeting

Published on August 19, 2026 at 2:20 PM PDT
Amended on August 19, 2026 at 3:40 PM PDT

Date and Time

Thursday August 20, 2026 at 5:30 PM PDT

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 5:30 PM
  A. Call the Meeting to Order Vote Adan Juarez Cordova 1 m
   
  • Call meeting to order
  • Vote to adopt agenda
 
  B. Record Attendance & Welcome Discuss Adan Juarez Cordova 1 m
  C. Land Acknowledgement   Adan Juarez Cordova 2 m
   

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.

 
  D. Mission & Vision Discuss Adan Juarez Cordova 1 m
   

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.

 
  E. Approve Minutes June Approve Minutes Adan Juarez Cordova 1 m
     
  F. Approve Minutes July Approve Minutes Adan Juarez Cordova 1 m
     
  G. Consent Agenda Vote Adan Juarez Cordova 1 m
   

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 $56,244.22 are also approved.


Accounts Payable

Total electronic payments totaling $90,775.03
Accounts Payable check number N/A totaling $0.00

 

Non-AP Cash Disbursements
Total electronic payments totaling $6,327.58
Non-Accounts Payable check #N/A totaling $0.00

 

Payroll

Total electronic payments totaling $56,244.22 and
Payroll check number N/A totaling $0

 
II. Public Comment 5:38 PM
  A. Public Comment FYI Adan Juarez Cordova 15 m
   

Special needs: If you require translation services, or if you have special needs because of a disability that makes it difficult for you to participate in the meeting or if you require assistance to participate in the meeting, please contact the WIHS Board at WIHSBoard@intergenerational.school at least 24 hours prior to the board meeting. WIHS will attempt to accommodate your need.

 
III. Financial Review 5:53 PM
  A. Financial Review Discuss Amy Anderson 15 m
   

A. Anderson gives an overview of the school's current financials

 
IV. School Updates 6:08 PM
  A. Student and Financial Handbook Updates Vote Amy Anderson 8 m
   

Board may take action on updated policies

 
  B. Employee Handbook Updates Vote Amy Anderson 8 m
   

Board may take action on updated policies

 
  C. Course Catalog Updates Vote Amy Anderson 8 m
   

Board may take action on updated policies

 
  D. Financial Policies and Procedures Updates Vote Amy Anderson 8 m
   

Board may take action on updated policies

 
  E. School Specific Goals Vote Chimere Hackney 15 m
   

Board may take action on School Specific Goals

 
  F. Chimere Hackney's 26-27 Contract Vote Adan Juarez Cordova 5 m
   

Board may take action on the DOE's contract

 
V. WIHS Leadership Update 7:00 PM
  A. Academics Discuss Chimere Hackney 15 m
   

Chimere Hackney will present goals for the 26 - 27 school year 

  • Culture
  • Academics
  • Attendance

Board Presentation link below:

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1w1aBf70JLi3fVomgUKAKqKmBQAJYi-gEn-9NzeDjyp0/edit?usp=sharing

 
  B. DOE C. Hackney Goals 26-27 Vote Chimere Hackney 5 m
   

Board may take action on Chimere's goals for the 26 - 27 school year

 
  C. Operations Discuss Amy Anderson 15 m
   

Amy Anderson will provide an overview of progress toward goals for 

  • Enrollment
  • Operations
  • Staffing
 
VI. Governance 7:35 PM
  A. Compliance Update FYI Adan Juarez Cordova 1 m
  B. Upcoming Items FYI Adan 5 m
   

Signed F-195 Certification

08/27/26

Tong Yuan Douville

 

Board Approved Budget (Commission Form)

08/31/26

Tong Yuan Douville

 

Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Training (resubmit as needed)

09/01/26

Amy Anderson/Chimere Hackney

 

Staff Qualifications

09/01/26

Julie Whited/Amy Anderson

 

Background Checks

09/01/26

Julie Whited/Amy Anderson

 

Student Application

09/15/26

Amy Anderson

 

Board Approved School-Specific Goals

09/30/26

Chimere Hackney

 

Student Transfers & Exits (School Year 2025-26)

09/30/26

Amy Anderson

 
VII. Closing Items 7:41 PM
  A. Announcements FYI Adan Juarez Cordova 5 m
  B. Adjourn Meeting Vote Adan Juarez Cordova