• 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.

Included in the Consent Agenda:

• April 2024 Financial Report (Reviewed by Finance Committee on May 16th)

Required language for the Board minutes (to reflect Board approval of expenditures):

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 $55,278.41 are also approved.

General Fund

Accounts Payable

Total electronic payments totaling $139,703.26 
 

Non-AP Cash Disbursements

Total electronic payments totaling $7,397.01
 

Non-AP check numbers 138 and 139 totaling $45,001.37 

Payroll

Total electronic payments totaling $55,278.41 and

Payroll check number N/A totaling $0

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.

WIHS May Academic Overview

May Enrollment Update

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

• Attendance (Eric Zamora/Dawn Walker):
  • Current Attendance Numbers
  • Attendance Procedures Updates
  • Chronic Absenteeism

Update on CEC, next meeting dates, and additional information

• Financial Update
• Event Participation
• Next Event- Who can help with planning, organizing, and donations?

March 22, 2024 NPP- Attendance

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

Continuing CAP

• Reply sent to Commission on Friday, May 3rd by Jonathan and Nasreen
• WIHS has not received a reply from the Commission as of 5/29/24

Upcoming Commission Vote on Possible Probation

• The Commission will send a memo to the Board/WIHS on June 7th with additional information
• Jonathan will meet with the Commission on June 11th
• The Commission will vote on June 13th if WIHS should be on probation
  • Staff, Students, Families, and Board members are welcome and encouraged to speak during public comment about the positives of the school!  Please let Dawn and Jonathan know if you would like to attend.

It has been proposed that Jonathan Johnson be approved as WIHS Board Chair, taking over from Nasreen as of the June Board Meeting.  

WIHS will begin developing strategic action plans for the school and the board to ensure school growth.

Strategic Action- Initial Planning Presentation

Please share any Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion events or resources:

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