• 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:

• November 2023 board retreat minutes
• November & December 2023 Financial Report (Reviewed by Finance Committee on January 18th)

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.

The Board will determine a date and time for a Special Meeting to follow up on partnering with Whiteswan Environmental (WE), and other pending follow-up items from the retreat. How will the board develop the ideas discussed at the retreat into SMART goals for action?

Ideas discussed at the December Governance Committee Meeting:

• Rotate among board members who take one First Peoples Principles of Learning (FPPL) and explore how the principle is being integrated into the school operations/curriculum now, and any personal reflections. Each month, a board member will present for 5 minutes at the monthly board meeting. https://www.fnesc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/FNESC-Learning-First-Peoples-poster-11x17-hi-res-v2.pdf
• Should there be a separate Cultural Engagement Committee? Or should this work be integrated throughout all the committees?
• Limited staff training on how to implement FPPL; board members also need training on FPPL

• Academic Dashboard  
  • Student Assessment Update 
  • Recruitment Projections for SY 2024-25 and Student Retention
  • 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)

Corrective Action Plan status update

1. Evidence of attendance and truancy compliance & tracking;
2. MTSS team;
3. Community Engagement Board;
4. Parent/family communication related to attendance
5. Epicenter update (Screen shot from Jess)  

Update on staffing needs:

• Counseling
• Nursing
• School Opps Contract 
• Others?

• Silent Auction Report - November 17, 2023
• Next Fundraiser - May 2024 

• CAP update  - Board Capacity:
  • Plan to increase board capacity 
    • Board secretary vacancy discussion. Ideas discussed at the Governance Committee:
      • Consider hiring a part-time admin for clerical board support. Other boards have paid for this part-time position.
        • Suggestion: Record the Zoom board meeting for January so that the new person taking minutes can re-watch the discussion. Explore how to leverage A.I. feature in Zoom to assist with clerical duties (taking notes/minutes) 
  • Monitor student learning through interim assessments. The Academic Committee meets monthly and reviews data (D. Walker)
  • Daily schedule meets instructional minutes specified in charter and state law (D. Walker)
  • Student progress towards graduation and consistently evaluate credits of transfer students (D. Walker)

• Six-month evaluation of Director of Education and Learning, D. Walker, pursuant of SY22-23 evaluation - postponed to spring 2024

Review, discuss, and vote on the board calendar for 2024

Board Member Professional Development Annual Training: 

• Charter School Finance Webinar - Feb 9, 2024 at 11:30 AM Register here
• OPMA and Staff Credentialing Requirements
  • 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) 
  • 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
• Optional 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). Note, Jessica de Barros, CSC Executive Director, will present on roles of the Board and CSC as authorizer at the February board meeting.

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

Review summary report from BOT Board Assessment and outline goals. 

Board positions requested:

Secretary - 

Academic Committee Chair - Adan

Governance Committee Chair -

Finance Committee Chair -