• 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:

• May 2024 Financial Report (Reviewed by Finance Committee on June 20th)

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 $56,062.47 are also approved.

General Fund

Accounts Payable

Total electronic payments totaling $221,674.48

Accounts Payable check number 261 totaling $823.88 

 

Non-AP Cash Disbursements

Total electronic payments totaling $2,199.29

 

Payroll

Total electronic payments totaling $56,062.47 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 Graduation was a huge success, with over 200 people in attendance
• Two student speakers, 1 Elder blessing, 1 Indigenous Keynote, 1 Co-Founder speech, and 18 graduates!
• Available to view on WIHS Facebook page

Review of key items from the months of May/June

Review of key items from the months of May/June

• Camping Trip
• Graduation
• End of Year

May/June Academic Overview

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

Update on CEC, next meeting dates, and additional information

Draft Budget to be presented at July Board Meeting

Areas of Financial Need:

• Counseling/ Nursing 
• SPED (additional 0.5 paraeducator)
• Food Services
• Indigenous/Community partnership events
• Teacher/Staff Stipends

Continuing CAP

• WIHS will continue to monitor Attendance growth for the 24-25 school year during regular meetings with the Commission.
• WIHS Board should seek out additional members to bring to July board meeting

Commission Vote on Probation

• The Commission voted on June 13th to put WIHS on probation for the 24-25 school year.
• What this means:
  • WIHS cannot expand grades taught
  • WIHS and Board must maintain compliance around all reporting deadlines for board and school

Monthly we are dedicating time to what is due, where we stand, and areas of need.  Upcoming Epicenter deadlines are listed below.  Items in italics have already been submitted.

Upcoming Commission Compliance Deadlines:

• July 1
  • Board/Admin Annual Training
  • Annual School Calendar
  • Academic Growth Summaries
  • Student Transfers & Exits
  • School-Specific Goals Results
• July 10
  • Draft 24-25 Budget (Board approval by August)
• July 15
  • Quarterly Financial Report
  • Complaint Process Feedback
• August 1-
  • Insurance Certification
  • Verify Emergency Contact Information
  • Verify School Coordinators

Reminder to review the Strategic Action initial planning presentation below, and save the date for August 17th Board Retreat.

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.  Some of these links may be different options to meet the same requirement.

• OPMA and staff credentialing: Here is the link to the recording (39 min) 
• Open Public Meetings Act - Office of the Attorney General - Open Government Training
• Public Records Act - Office of the Attorney General - Open Government Training
• Compliance with requirements governing employment of properly credentialed instructional staff (VIDEO and Completion Survey)
• Permitted use of public funds (VIDEO, Presentation Slides, Completion Survey)

• 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
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• 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