• 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.

• January 25th 2024 Monthly Board Meeting Minutes
• February 1st 2024 Special Board Meeting Minutes

Included in the Consent Agenda:

• January 2024 Financial Report (Reviewed by Finance Committee on February 15th)

Joule Growth Partners Senior Analyst Corey Baron  11/28/1995-02/02/2024

Link to memorial page: https://murial.life/cbforever

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.

Recruitment Projections for SY 2024-25 and Student Retention (Julia Fochtman)

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

• Black History Month School Celebration Friday, 2/23/24 - "What Makes Culture?" (Cypress)
  • Emphasis on celebrating Black Excellence 
  • Service action with tiny home village (students assembled hygiene kits, Remy Styrk documentary followed by all school circle with focus on addressing stigmas related to houselessness.
• Update on staffing needs:
  • Counseling - no updates for a dedicated counselor, NWHS providing ongoing 
  • Nursing - potential candidate available to start March 2024 (moving in from out of state, referred by previous WIHS nurse)
  • School Opps Contract - Julia Fochtman (SchoolOps) started Monday 2/12/24
• Academic Dashboard
  • Student Assessment Update (Cameron Kolk)
  • Student attendance for the current month compared to the previous month (Eric Zamora)
  • Average daily attendance (Eric Zamora)
  • Number of students demonstrating chronic absenteeism (2+ absences in a month by grade and sub-group) (Eric Zamora)

Corrective Action Plan status update

1. MTSS meeting compliance update (Cameron Kolk)

1) Update on status for meetings being held regularly between WIHS and WE.

2) As requested at the 1/25/24 BOD meeting DEL Dawn Walker is to provide proposals for 1) incorporating First Peoples Principles of Learning (can this be facilitated through WE partnership?) and 2) Cultural Engagement Committee

• Silent Auction Fundraiser Report if available - November 17th, 2023 (Eric Zamora)
• Next Fundraiser - Friday May 10th, 2024 5:30p-7:30p (show/activities to start at 6p).  
  • Highlight WIHS's core Intergenerational value - need ideas for theme or title (Eric Zamora to seek student prompts). 
  • Student-led interactive activities
  • Silent auction hybrid online/in person with bidding to start beginning of the week. 
  • Storeyteller/Violinist Swil Kanim to perform

• CAP update  - Board Capacity:
  • Plan to increase board capacity 
    • Board secretary vacancy discussion. Ideas discussed at the Governance Committee:
      • Cypress providing clerical board support with taking monthly board meeting minutes starting today 2/22/24.
        • Suggestion: Explore how to leverage A.I. feature in Zoom to assist with clerical duties (taking notes/minutes)

• 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

WhiteSwan Environmental Call to Action: Public Education and Awareness Campaign

Whatcom Families for Justice in Palestine 

NWYS Healing Pages Book Club Instagram Facebook

Board Member Professional Development Annual Training: 

• 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

Board positions requested:

Secretary - 

Academic Committee Chair - Adan

Governance Committee Chair -

Finance Committee Chair -