Whatcom Intergenerational High School

Board Meeting

Published on July 26, 2023 at 3:19 PM PDT

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Thursday July 27, 2023 at 6:00 PM PDT

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Topic: WIHS Board Meeting
Time: Jan 25, 2023 06:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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Agenda

      Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 6:00 PM
  A. Call the Meeting to Order Vote Nasreen Mughal-Barrows 1 m
   
  • Call meeting to order
  • Vote to adopt agenda
 
  B. Land Acknowledgement   Nasreen Mughal-Barrows 2 m
   

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.

 
  C. Mission & Vision Discuss Nasreen Mughal-Barrows 1 m
   

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.

 
  D. Record Attendance   Christine Espina
  E. Consent Agenda Vote Nasreen Mughal-Barrows 3 m
   

Included in the Consent Agenda:

  • June 29, 2023 board meeting minutes
  • July 2, 2023 board retreat minutes
  • School Year 23-24 Calendar
  • School Schedule
 
II. Public Comment 6:07 PM
  A. Public Comment FYI Nasreen Mughal-Barrows 20 m
   

Special needs: If you require translation services, or if you have special needs because of a disability that makes it difficult for you to participate in the meeting or if you require assistance to participate in the meeting, please contact the WIHS Board at WIHSBoard@intergenerational.school at least 24 hours prior to the board meeting. WIHS will attempt to accommodate your need.

 
III. Academic Excellence & School Updates 6:27 PM
  A. Academic Excellence & Charter School Commission Update Discuss Dawn Walker 15 m
   
  • New Letter of Inquiry
  1. Evidence of attendance and truancy compliance;
  2. Evidence of accurate transcripts;
  3. Documentation:
    1. Academic growth summaries
    2. Annual school calendar
    3. School-specific goal results
    4. Student transfers and exits
    5. Annual School Leader Performance
    6. Draft School Specific Goals
  • Corrective Action Plan update:
    • Monitor student learning through interim assessments;
    • Ensure high student participation in interim and summative assessments;
    • Ensure that WIHS daily schedule meets instructional minutes specified in the charter contract and state law.
  • Enrollment
    • Current enrollment numbers by grade
 
  B. School Updates Discuss Dawn Walker 5 m
   
  • Hiring and staffing for AY 23-24
  • Collective Bargaining Agreement Update
 
IV. Governance 6:47 PM
  A. School Leader Evaluation Report Discuss Nasreen Mughal-Barrows 8 m
   

School leader evaluation report - Nasreen Mughal-Barrows and Gail Goulet

  • Establish school leader goals for next year
  • Establish board goals for next year
  • Establish school leader professional development plan for next year
  • Contract review and renewal for School Leader
    • Formal accountability plan for SY 23-24

 

 
  B. Supporting organizational structure and management Vote Gail Goulet 5 m
   

Board plan to support organizational structure and management to ensure that WIHS adheres to the Charter.

 

 

 
  C. Charter Commission Update Discuss Christine Espina 2 m
   

Corrective Action Plan monthly progress update:

  • Increase the capacity of Board of Directors
 
  D. Upcoming Board Tasks Discuss Christine Espina 1 m
   

Approved board calendar

 

 

August 2023

  • Contract review and renewal for School Leader
  • Annual Board Retreat/ September
 
V. Finance/Fundraising 7:03 PM
  A. SY 23-24 Budget Presentation Vote Corey Baron 30 m
   

SY 23-24 budget presentation (20 min) 

Q&A/Discussion (10 min)

Vote

 
  B. Finance Updates FYI Corey Baron 1 m
   

 

  • Update on SY 21-22 State Audit 
 
VI. Anti-Racism and Transformative Justice Work 7:34 PM
  A. Announcements: Local anti-racist and transformative justice opportunities Discuss Nasreen Mughal-Barrows 2 m
VII. Other Business 7:36 PM
  A. Announcements FYI Christine Espina 1 m
   

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
 
VIII. Board Goals 7:37 PM
  A. Board Debrief and Evaluation Discuss Nasreen Mughal-Barrows 1 m
   

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

 
IX. Closing Items 7:38 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote Nasreen Mughal-Barrows