• 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.

- Approval/certification of payroll and accounts payable:

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 $62,006.60 are also approved.

General Fund

Accounts Payable

Total electronic payments totaling $70,547.11

Accounts Payable check number N/A totaling $0.00 
 

Non-AP Cash Disbursements

Total electronic payments totaling $2,471.68
 

Non-Accounts Payable check #271 totaling $28,648.37

Payroll

Total electronic payments totaling $62,006.60 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.

Monthly updates from WIHS teachers and staff about recent events, classroom activities, and other notable items that bring the school to life.

• December 2024 Academic Overview
• Monthly Attendance Updates (E.Zamora)

Update from Julia Fochtman, Anders, Lindgren, and the SchoolOps team around Enrollment, student retention, and upcoming events/activities.

• New 2025 contract with SchoolOps
  • Gates Foundation awards will cover half of the regular costs, making WIHS total expenditure $45,000
  • Important with the charter renewal to continue having robust enrollment for the 25-26 SY
  • Contract will impact the cash on hand available due to low fundraising thus far this year

• Upcoming Meetings/Events
• Next Step Items

• Review and vote on Board calendar for 2025
• Discuss adding a spring Board Retreat focused on renewal, progress, and upcoming steps

Monthly we are dedicating time to what is due, where we stand, and areas of need. 

Upcoming Commission Compliance Deadlines:

Green- School; Blue- Board

• January
  • Quarterly Board Agendas
  • Quarterly Board Minutes
  • Quarterly Board Packets
  • Quarterly Financial Report
  • Annual Board Meeting Calendar
  • Updated Staff Qualifications (Winter Quarter)
  • Updated Background Checks (Winter Quarter)
  • Updated Training on Child Abuse & Neglect (Winter Quarter) 
  • Student Transfers & Exits- Winter 2024

The Board will move into executive session to discuss matters concerning personnel and evaluation.

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

• Metrics: 
• Key Results & Numbers
  • At least 1 formal observation of all staff within first 90 days
  • 60% of students will meet or exceed their growth targets on NWEA MAP (Math and Reading)
  • 45% of students will meet or exceed the graduation cut score on the Smarter Balanced Assessment (SBA)
  • 80% of students are on track for graduation within four and 100% for five years
• Meet and sustain enrollment at 120 students
  • Metrics
  • Key Results & Numbers
    • Update and adopt enrollment playbook and SOP from SchoolOps
    • Maintain at least 100 enrolled students on a quarterly basis
• Meet and exceed the CAP
  • Metrics
  • Key Results & Numbers
    • Completing all (3) CAP requirements
• Board development and empowerment
  • Metrics
  • Key Results & Numbers
    • Expand the WIHS board to (7) aligned members by January 1, 2025
    • Expand the WIHS board to (9) aligned members by June 30, 2025
• Fund development strategy and plan
  • Metrics
  • Key Results & Numbers
    • $817k fundraising goal by June 30, 2025
    • Create (1) fund development plan that reflects WIHS’ strategy for achieving its FY25 fundraising goal 

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 Cares- Racial Equity:

https://www.whatcomcare.org/ 

WWU Anti-Racism Resources:

https://libguides.wwu.edu/c.php?g=1057718&p=7686241 

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