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.

• Board composition bylaws review
• Board Recruitment
• Finance & Fundraising Committee interim plan

Article IV

Board of Directors

4.03 Change of Number. 

a. The current number of directors serving may at any time be increased or decreased, between five (5) and nine (9) Members, by a majority of the entire Board of Directors, but no decrease shall have the effect of shortening the term of any incumbent director. 

b. The number of directors authorized to serve on the Board of Directors under these Bylaws may at any time be increased or decreased by an amendment of these Bylaws, but no decrease shall have the effect of shortening the term of any incumbent director. 

4.04 Vacancies. All vacancies in the Board of Directors, whether caused by resignation, death or otherwise, may be filled by the affirmative vote of a majority of the remaining directors. At such time as the Board of Directors may drop below the minimum number of five (5), whether by resignation, death or otherwise, the Board of Directors shall be authorized to carry out business with that reduced number for the maximum period required to fill the vacant position(s). A director elected to fill any vacancy shall hold office for the unexpired term of the predecessor director and until a successor is elected and qualified. 

Review updated organizational and leadership structure

• Director of Education & Learning and Director of Equity & Community Engagement roles

Job positions posted:

• SPED Teacher 
• Operations Coordinator
• Office Manager

• Attendance 
• Retention 
• Recruitment
• Upcoming events

Review, discuss, and vote:

• School Calendar
• Teacher Calendar
• Admin Calendar
• Office Manager/Staff Calendar

WIHS Calendar

Follow up on WIHS book club action items to read The Four Pivots by Shawn Ginwright

• Full budget review will be postponed August 2022
• Board Treasurer position open

• Discuss and approve bank account signers

• Review and vote on updated financial policies & procedures

• Receive and evaluate complaints or charges brought against an employee
• Collective Bargaining update

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