Whatcom Intergenerational High School
Board Meeting
Published on August 25, 2021 at 1:51 PM PDT
Amended on August 25, 2021 at 6:09 PM PDT
Date and Time
Wednesday August 25, 2021 at 6:00 PM PDT
Agenda
| I. | Land Acknowledgement/Mission/Vision | |
| A. | Land Acknowledgement | |
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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, and
- 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.
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| B. | Mission and Vision | |
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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.
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| C. | Board Goals - to be reviewed and renewed at Board Retreat | |
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1. Board recruitment- we would like to develop our board by adding new members. We have a commitment to 60% members being from diverse backgrounds. We would like to add 2-3 new members by January 21.
2. The school has a goal to raise 25K for the 20/21 school year. The board will take responsibility for 15K of the 25K.
3. The school board will work throughout the year to solidify the establishment and work of board committees.
4. Support WIHS and its work with a GALA at the end of the year to showcase and raise funds for the school.
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| II. | Opening Items | |
| A. | Record Attendance | |
| B. | Call the Meeting to Order | |
| C. | Approve Minutes | |
| Approve minutes for Board Meeting on August 4, 2021 | ||
| D. | Board Resolutions | |
| III. | Committees | |
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Committee updates:
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| A. | Governance | |
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Board Recruitment
Board Retreat Attendance Confirmation Board Background Checks |
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| B. | Fundraising and Development Committee | |
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Approve Financials
Approve Final Budget and resolution
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| C. | Academics | |
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Additional Policies for Approval?
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| D. | CEO Evaluation and Support | |
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Individual CEO Evaluations for each board member
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| IV. | Other Business | |
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Additional Needs as we move toward launch September 7th
Board resolution requiring vaccine records for all staff, volunteers, elders, etc. Board retreat - board giving, board goals, board gap recruitment tool, separate Finance and Development Committee, Committee commitments and roles, sign up to attend events, etc. Facilities and food service update Board Retreat - October 2nd, 9am-1pm, via ZOOM
Enrollment Update: 50 applications; 40 Family Visits underway; Budget on 50 -- work w/40. |
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| V. | Closing Items | |
| A. | Board De-Brief and Evaluation | |
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At the conclusion of each meeting, the board will evaluate its success against its norms.
Norms
(Y) or (N) Board members should understand the Mission and Vision of the school
(Y) or (N) Board Agenda should be sent out 24hours to the board.
(Y) or (N) Responding to emails in a 24hr time span
(Y) or (N) All board members should RSVP to meetings through Board on Track
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| B. | Adjourn Meeting | |