Whatcom Intergenerational High School

Minutes

Board Meeting

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Friday May 22, 2026 at 6:00 PM

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Directors Present

A. Juarez Cordova (remote), S. Clark (remote), S. Jara Arroyos (remote)

Directors Absent

M. Hudson, N. Mughal-Barrows

Ex Officio Members Present

C. Hackney

Non Voting Members Present

C. Hackney

Guests Present

A. Anderson (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Call the Meeting to Order

A. Juarez Cordova called a meeting of the board of directors of Whatcom Intergenerational High School to order on Friday May 22, 2026 at 6:02 PM.

B.

Record Attendance & Welcome

C.

Land Acknowledgement

Adan Juarez Cordova read the Land Acknowledgment

D.

Mission & Vision

Adan Juarez Cordova read the mission and vision

E.

Approve Minutes

S. Clark made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 04-16-26.
S. Jara Arroyos seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

F.

Consent Agenda

S. Clark made a motion to approve the consent agenda.
S. Jara Arroyos seconded the motion.

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 $67,615.60 are also approved. 

 

General Fund Accounts Payable 

Total electronic payments totaling $108,653.21. 

Accounts Payable check number N/A totaling $0.00  

 

Non-AP Cash Disbursements 

Total electronic payments totaling $12,972.54 

Non-Accounts Payable check #N/A totaling $0.00 

 

Payroll 

Total electronic payments totaling $67,615.60 and 

Payroll check number N/A totaling $0 

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

II. Public Comment

A.

Public Comment

No public comment today

III. Financial Review

A.

Financial Review

Amy Anderson gave an overview of the April financials. Dashboard overview shows that finances are moving forward normally. Expenses lagging before target which is a great thing. Loan payment was made and got second levy payment equalization. 

 

Board was good with the financials

IV. School Updates

A.

26-27 School Calendar

S. Clark made a motion to approve the 26-27 school calendar.
S. Jara Arroyos seconded the motion.

Amy Anderson presented the 26-27 school year calendar. Pointed out that this has been going hand in hand with the collective bargaining process. Assured contract days are standing steady and data days are included. Board asked questions about days and teahcer request but feel good about the move

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

B.

HVAC Repairs

Amy Anderson gave a high level presentation on our HVAC needs. We have 3 rooftop units, and original to the mall. Only 1 is fully functioning but is in constant need of repairs. The other 2 circulate air but no heating or cooling. 

 

Amy presented the financial policies and the need for board approval.

 

3 bids

  • Green HVAC $47,399.59 to replace both nonfunctioning
    • ~$27,571 to replace only 1
  • Marr's $76,982.88 to replace both and rewire and have their own crane
    • ~$44,000 to replace only 1
  • Barron $59,759.85 to replace both 
    • $29,424.92 for only 1

Discussed the merits of fixing 1 vs 2

Discussed the merits of Green HVAC vs Barron

 

The Board elected to take a vote now

S. Clark made a motion to move forward with Green HVAC's bid to replace both HVAC units.
S. Jara Arroyos seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

V. WIHS Leadership Update

A.

Academics

  • Attendance is same pace as last school year, will be doing work over the summer to boost it - double down on MTSS
    • will be getting some support from other charter leaders
  • Teacher appreciation was a success
    • some vibes are lagging but leadership is modeling high culture/expectations
  • Highlighting and celebrating diversity and many cultures
  • Partnership with Academic partner still strong and have supported Chimere in giving feedback
  • Growth in upping the rigor and be more engaged in grade level work

B.

Operations

  • Pairing open house with school events
  • enrollment is gaining traction but not much change from last month
  • lots of upcoming event to push enrollment
  • all school camping trip next week
  • contract should be ratified at the next commission meeting
  • Graduation June 4th at 6pm - family bbq to follow Hovander Park
    • Made grad announcements

VI. Governance

A.

Compliance Update

Still on track keeping everything turned in on time

B.

Upcoming Items

2 upcoming items which leadership will handle

VII. Closing Items

A.

Announcements

Graduation is June 4th

B.

Adjourn Meeting

S. Clark made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
S. Jara Arroyos seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:17 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
A. Juarez Cordova