• 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
• 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 Board Meeting Minutes
• February 1st, 2024 Special Board Meeting Minutes
• February 22nd, 2024 Board Meeting

Included in the Consent Agenda:

• February 2024 Financial Report (Reviewed by Finance Committee on March 21st)
• School Calendar Change
  • Last day of school moved to June 20th due to snow days.
  • June 14th will be full day (and Graduation)
  • June 20th will be half day

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.

Review Academic Overview

Julia Fochtman and Anders Lindgren will present on Recruitment/Enrollment

• Recruitment Tracker Updates
• Recruitment Process and Standardizing Procedures
• Social Media and Communication Updates

• Attendance (Eric Zamora):
  • Current Attendance Numbers
  • Attendance Procedures Updates
  • Chronic Absenteeism
• Assessment:
  • Spring NWEA MAP testing began March 20th
    • Percentage tested
    • Make-up test plans
    • Data to be reviewed with Academic Committee and Board during April Meetings
  • SBA Testing scheduled for April 30th-May 28th
• Recent and Upcoming Events

Board will vote to update the School-Specific Goals from the 2023-2024 school year

• Transition to NWEA MAP assessments requires new benchmarks

Updates only to the Academic Goal- no other changes.

Friday May 10th, 2024 5:30p-7:30p (show/activities to start at 6p).  

• Flyer and donation plan
• Schedule of events
• Student-led interactive activities during event
• Donation Requests

March 2024 NPP- Attendance

• Received from Jessica de Barros on 3/7; Reply sent by Nasreen Mughal-Barrows on 3/22
• WIHS plans for Success:
  • Positive engagement activities
  • Structured outreach to families
  • MTSS meeting procedures

• Update on Board Recruitment
  • 2-3 new members needed soon
• Vote on Board Secretary- Adan Juarez Cordova

• Discuss: Board leadership structure and role sustainability
• Current Positions and Openings:
  • Chair: Nasreen
  • Vice/Co-Chair: __________
  • Secretary: Adan 
  • Treasurer: Nasreen
  • Academic Committee Chair: Adan
  • Governance Committee Chair: __________
  • Finance Committee Chair:  ___________
  • Cultural Engagement Committee Chair: _________

Board Member Survey of Positions:

https://forms.gle/73pE2ZvN2NUSL5Ry8 

Proposal for Board members to learn and share out on 1-2 Principles at each meeting.

• Assign month and FPPL for each Board Member

• Proposal of Cultural Engagement Committee
  • Purpose
  • Action Items
  • Steps for Success

• Board vote to establish committee

• Select Board Member to head up the committee

Race, Ethnicity, and Racism resources from Bellingham Public LIbrary:

https://bellinghampubliclibrary.org/talking-about-race-ethnicity-and-racism 

WhiteSwan Environmental Call to Action:

Public Education and Awareness Campaign

Whatcom Families for Justice in Palestine 

NWYS Healing Pages Book Club Instagram Facebook

Reminder for Board to check that they completed all required trainings- yearly requirement for all members

• OPMA and staff credentialing: Here is the link to the recording (39 min) 

• 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). 

• Optional: Link to OSPI Office of Native Education trainings (for administrator certificates)

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