• 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.

February 22, 2024 Minutes

March 28, 2024 Minutes

Included in the Consent Agenda:

• March 2024 Financial Report (Reviewed by Finance Committee on April 18th)
  • The following payments as audited and certified by the auditing officer, as required by RCW 42.24.080, and those expense reimbursements claims certified, as required by RCW 42.24.090, are approved for payment. In addition, payroll payments in the amount of $57,719.40 are also approved.

General Fund

Accounts Payable

Total electronic payments totaling $103,070.63 
 

Non-AP Cash Disbursements

Total electronic payments totaling $1,530.15
 

Payroll

Total electronic payments totaling $57,719.40 and

Payroll check number N/A totaling $0

• 2024-2025 School Calendar 
• Draft 2025-2026 School Calendar
• Graduation Requirements Emergency Waiver (OSPI required resolution)
  • Process for school staff/students to initiate waiver; School process; culturally responsive ways of communication with families; appeals process

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

Ashley Peele will share out on recent and upcoming events at WIHS:

• Indigenous Language Camp, coordinated in partnership with Whiteswan Environmental and WWU
• Planetarium Introduction
• Upcoming Events

• Recruitment Tracker Updates
• Upcoming Events and plans
• Recruitment Process and Standardizing Procedures
• Social Media and Communication Updates

• Attendance (Eric Zamora):
  • Current Attendance Numbers
  • Attendance Procedures Updates
  • Chronic Absenteeism
• Recent and Upcoming Events

Review of NWEA MAP data (Previously reviewed with Academic Committee on 4/29)

• Spring Assessment Data
• Winter to Spring Growth Data

NWEA MAP Spring Data Overview

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

• Needs from Board Members:
  • At least 5 donation/auction items per board member
  • At least 5 community members we should invite to the Auction
  • Setup/Cleanup support day of event
• Do you want to perform??

Board CAP was closed as of  April 2024

• Requirement that Board continue to seek new members

March 22, 2024 NPP- Attendance

• Reply received from Commission on Monday April 15, 2024
• CAP to continue through 24-25 school year

Commission Updates

• Update on prospective Board members and recruitment efforts
  • 2-3 new members needed soon

Board members to share out on 1-2 Principles at each meeting.

Principle 1: Board Member

Learning ultimately supports the well-being of the self, the family, the community, the land, the spirits, and the ancestors

Learning is holistic, reflexive, reflective, experiential, and relational (focused on connectedness, on reciprocal relationships, and a sense of place) 

Principle 2: Board Member

Learning is holistic, reflexive, reflective, experiential, and relational (focused on connectedness, on reciprocal relationships, and a sense of place) 

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