• 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.

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.

Review and approve February 2023 Board Meeting minutes

• Gail Goulet, PhD

Public Comment

Update on NPP and areas of focus for Performance Committee:

• Board recruitment - C. Espina
• PE and Health (Wednesday Wellness) - D. Walker
• Corrective Action Plan

Review and approve February 2023 financials

Review, discuss, and vote on updated financial policies

Explore fundraising ideas for 2023

1. Review Board Progress against School Goals

Annual Equity Plan review and vote

Academic Committee update

School Dashboard review 

• Academic dashboard
• Recruitment, enrollment, unenrollment, average daily attendance, and retention
• Update on safety policy and procedure
• Teacher intent to return
• PD update: Malcolm Oliver

Sharing stories of learning and instruction

• Update on work and opportunities

Past Events

• Winter Formal - February 24th
• WIHS Rally for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women - March 25th 

Upcoming School Events

• Student Showcase will be April 21st 
• Final Student Showcase will be June 9th 

• Board Conflict of Interest forms and disclosures will be distributed and due by April's board meeting. Christine will send out. 

Board Member Professional Development

• Mandatory Equity Training for School Board Members: Two trainings (5 hours) offered in-person and virtually. Sign up on the WSSDA website. Scholarships available through WA Charters Association
• WA Charters Annual Conference "Reunited, Resilient, and Ready to Rally" - Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center, SeaTac, May 6th 
  • Staff and board member discount $50/person
  • Current/Prospective parent discount $25/person

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