• 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.

Included in the Consent Agenda:

• August 31, 2023 board meeting minutes
• August 2023 Financial Report (Reviewed by Finance Committee on Sept 21st)
• Updated Financial Policies (reviewed by the Finance Committee on Sept 21st)

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.

Shirley Williams, Executive Director of Whiteswan Environmental and Co-Founder of WIHS

• Vision of the charter
• Whiteswan Environmental and WIHS collaboration
• NXT Gen cohort of Community Engagement Fellows this winter at WIHS (Feb, Mar, Apr 2024)

• Academic Dashboard 
  • 9th-grade recruitment efforts
  • Student attendance for the current month compared to the previous month
  • Average daily attendance
  • Number of students demonstrating chronic absenteeism (2+ absences in a month by grade and sub-group)
• SBAC Schedule for AY 2023-24 (discussed by Academic Committee Sept 25, 2023)

Corrective Action Plan status update

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

Finance/Fundraising Committee - Fundraising ideas for SY 23-24 

• Silent Auction - November 17, 2023
• Talent show
• Showcase events

The next Fundraising Committee meeting to plan the November fundraiser is scheduled Wednesday, Oct 11th from 4:30-5:30 pm.

Approved board calendar

Move the Annual Board Retreat to mid-November (Nov 18th?), scheduled after Silent Auction Fundraising event on Nov 17th.

Presenter: Jessica de Barros, Executive Director, Charter School Commission

• Northwest Youth Services Healing-Centered Engagement Gathering - Saturday, October 7th at 8:00 am-4:00 pm, Whatcom Community College

To do: 

• Complete your personal profile "Board Assessment" on Board on Track in the next few weeks. Look for an email from Board on Track sent out on Sept 26th inviting you to complete the assessment! 

Board Member Professional Development

Virtual Board Lunch and Learn Meeting with WA Charters and CSC: Board Member Roles and Responsibilities - Here is the link to recording of the Sept 8th webinar (58 min).

Board Member Professional Development Annual Training: 

• OPMA 
  • Watch the recorded webinar from the Sept 20th CSC and WA State Professional Educator Standards Board webinar. This webinar fulfills the new requirements for OPMA and staff credentialing! Topics include certificate endorsements, assignment of teachers, special education compliance, limited certificates, and more. Here is the link to the recording (39 min) -- please note that the link expires after 30 days.
  • Link to the Sept 20th webinar slide deck (includes a few additional slides not presented in the webinar to provide context and references--credit to Bely Luu, WA Charters)
  • Link to OSPI Office of Native Education trainings (for administrator certificates)
• 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

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