Whatcom Intergenerational High School
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Location
Hybrid meeting
The in-person location is WIHS Campus, 1 Bellis Fair Pkwy Suite 104, Bellingham, WA 98229
ZOOM Attendance
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81499116029
Agenda
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I. | Opening Items | 6:00 PM | |||
A. | Call the Meeting to Order | Vote | Jonathan Johnson | 1 m | |
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B. | Record Attendance & Welcome | Discuss | Jonathan Johnson | 1 m | |
C. | Land Acknowledgement | Jonathan Johnson | 2 m | ||
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:
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. |
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D. | Mission & Vision | Discuss | Jonathan Johnson | 1 m | |
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. |
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E. | Approve Minutes | Approve Minutes | Jonathan Johnson | 1 m | |
F. | Consent Agenda | Vote | Jonathan Johnson | 1 m | |
- Approval/certification of payroll and accounts payable.
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 $56,558.27 are also approved.
General Fund Accounts Payable Total electronic payments totaling $84,393.12 Accounts Payable check number N/A totaling $0.00
Non-AP Cash Disbursements Total electronic payments totaling $13,327.24 Non-Accounts Payable check number N/A totaling $0.00
Payroll Total electronic payments totaling $56,558.27 and Payroll check number N/A totaling $0
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II. | Public Comment | 6:07 PM | |||
A. | Public Comment | FYI | Jonathan Johnson | 5 m | |
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. |
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III. | School Updates | 6:12 PM | |||
A. | Enrollment Update | Discuss | Julia Fochtman | 5 m | |
B. | Presentation by School Team | FYI | Dawn Walker | 5 m | |
C. | WIHS Academic Overview | FYI | Dawn Walker | 5 m | |
Review of October Academic Overview
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IV. | Cultural Engagement Committee Update | 6:27 PM | |||
A. | CEC May Update | FYI | Patrick Freeland | 5 m | |
Update on CEC, next meeting dates, and additional information |
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V. | Governance | 6:32 PM | |||
A. | Commission Updates | Discuss | Dawn Walker | 5 m | |
B. | CAP, Compliance, and Reporting Updates | FYI | Dawn Walker | 5 m | |
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:
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C. | Board Development and Empowerment | FYI | Jonathan Johnson | 20 m | |
Board discusses and approves the project plan with owners.
REFERENCE:
The WIHS Board 2024-2025 annual objectives and key results are included below:
- Academic success of WIHS in alignment with our mission and vision
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VI. | Anti-Racism and Transformative Justice Work | 7:02 PM | |||
A. | Announcements: Local anti-racist and transformative justice opportunities | FYI | Dawn Walker | 1 m | |
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
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VII. | Other Business | 7:03 PM | |||
A. | Announcements | FYI | Jonathan Johnson | 3 m | |
VIII. | Board Goals | 7:06 PM | |||
A. | Board Debrief and Evaluation | Discuss | Jonathan Johnson | 1 m | |
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 |
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IX. | Closing Items | 7:07 PM | |||
A. | Adjourn Meeting | Vote | Jonathan Johnson |