Adan read the land acknowledgement:

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.

Adan read the Mission and Vision: 

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.

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 $68,515.01 are also approved.

Accounts Payable

Total electronic payments totaling $80,336.27.
Accounts Payable check number N/A totaling $0.00

Non-AP Cash Disbursements
Total electronic payments totaling $993.74
Non-Accounts Payable check #342 totaling $600.00

Payroll

Total electronic payments totaling $68,515.01 and
Payroll check number N/A totaling $0

Nu public comment for this meeting. 

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.

Amy Anderson reviewed the Finance Dashboard with the board. There has been some enrollment movement, but no concerns. Expenses are looking good overall; our revenue is higher than our expenditures. The following documents were reviewed by the board:

6a - AP Register Dec 2025 WIHS.pdf

6b - Non-AP Cash Disbursements Dec 2025 WIHS.xlsx.pdf

5 - Payroll Summary Dec 2025 WIHS.pdf

4 - Payroll & AP Certification Dec 2025.pdf

No questions from the board on the documents. 

Chimere Hackney will provide an overview of progress toward goals for 

• Culture: there's a new paraprofessional and ASB is up and running. 
• Academics: teachers have been reflecting on their lesson plan process, additional staff was asked to commit 2-3 new approaches to their lesson planning process after providing PD, Instructional Partnership is supporting on active student engagement. Formal observations are on their way, currently in cycle 2. Additionally, Chimere shared passing and failing rates for students when it came to classes. When it comes to MTSS, the ideal number is that 80% are passing all their classes when it come to grades (this does not account test scores) we are currently at about 48%, we have been working with individual students to provide support. Additionally, parent/guardian communication has gone out  requesting support. 
• Attendance: right now the focus has been on reviewing and responding the commission report, we have shared parts of the academic feedback with staff to share relevance on key focuses. 
• Graduation: counselor has been on top of this, creating a student tracker providing insights to what students need in order to graduate. 

Chimere was able to provide insights to the Graduation Tracker, one of the primary goals in to ensure that all students are aware of their current academic standing and their pathway for graduation. Additionally, Chimere shared how teachers have been responding to feedback, overall teachers have been responding. There has been one teacher that has been open about their experience with feedback, feeling tentative, but over time this teacher also has been embracing feedback more. 

Adan was able to comment on the level of insights with data. He then asked the question around passing rate for phenomena based course work, Chimere shared how focus has been on other instructional priorities, but is wanting to dig more into what is under this. 

Amy Anderson will provide an overview of progress toward goals for 

• Enrollment: There's a social media campaign focused on enrollment. Lottery is schedule for March. Open House will take place January 29th, 4-6PM PST. Intent to return will happen in January. The focus of Open House are community members, everyone is welcomed. 
• Operations: There's been a focus on Deledao and ParentSquare, ensuring that these platforms are working effectively. 
• Staffing: Staci Segalla (Paraeducator) 

The board reviewed the following presentation:

Board Presentation (2).pdf

Reportwell Status:

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Upcoming Items:

Student Transfers & Exits

02/01/2026

Amy Anderson

Charter Financial Statement Attestation (Submitted?)

02/02/2026

Katie Silberstein

Amy do will provide an update if any. No update. 

Renewal Meeting: 
FEBRUARY 19, 2025 COMMISSION MEETING (HYBRID) 10:00am - 4:00pm

Location: Renton Technical College, 3000 NE 4th St, Renton, WA 98056

Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3607255511 | Dial (646) 558-8656 | Meeting ID 360 725 5511