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.

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.

Jason McGill, NWYS Annual Luncheon May 11th, 12-1pm at Hotel Bellwether Ballroom

Attendance, retention, recruitment, SBAC data, Phenomenon Based Learning plans. 

R. Rodriguez will report disaggregated attendance data.

Rachel Ksenyak, Senior Governance Coach from Board on Track, will facilitate a quick practice exercise and answer any questions as a follow-up to the recorded Governance vs. Management 2.0 training.

Equity Plan Google doc

Strategic Planning Retreat: discuss plan, prep work, and timeline

Board Equity work: auto-ethnography project

1. Board Member Donor and Non Disclosure Agreement

2. Update on grants and grant writing needs/capacity

3. Process for donor development: call donor, send thank you, invite to tour May 17 @

1:30; June 3rd @ 10:30

Grant Tracker updates

1. Board Member Report and Board Recruitment Sample Policy discussion
2. Policies and procedures: transportation handbook overview
3. OPMA guidance discussion
4. Financial and Fiscal Policies Update

Update from S.W.O.T. analysis meeting

Leadership Structures

• S.W.O.T. Analysis Summary
• Leadership Structure Discussion

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