• 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, 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.

Review and approve July 2022 minutes

Discuss board recruitment plan

• Finance & Fundraising Committee hiatus interim plan

Job positions posted:

• SPED Teacher 
• Operations Coordinator
• Office Manager

Discuss plan to review/update WIHS grievance policy

• Attendance 
• Retention 
• Recruitment
• Upcoming events

• Survey among board members (Nasreen Mughal-Barrows)
• Update on consultants (Jason McGill & Dawn Walker)
• Healing Pages community book club: The Four Pivots by Shawn Ginwright (Jason McGill)

Professional development update: Staff training with certified NVC (Non-Violent Communication), Alan Seid.

• Grants update
• Board Treasurer position open

• Review and vote on Budget Revision for school year 21-22

•  Recommendation to work with a private CPA auditor, Greenwood Oklund

Review and approve proposed budget for SY 2022-23

• Thursday, Aug 25th, 1:00-3:00pm @ WIHS: Staff and Board training on non-violent communication with Alan Seid
• Thursday, August 25th, 6:00pm via Zoom: NWYS Healing Pages Community Book Club, The Four Pivots by Dr. Shawn Ginwright 
• Saturday, August 27th, 12:00-4:00pm at Waypoint Park: WIHS Back-to-School Picnic

• Closed Session discussion in accordance with RCW 42.30.140
  • Collective Bargaining Update with John Lee, Summit Law

Executive session per RCW 42.30.110(f) "To receive and evaluate complaints or charges brought against a public officer or employee."

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