Whatcom Intergenerational High School

Minutes

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Monday June 22, 2026 at 5:30 PM

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 (remote)

Non Voting Members Present

C. Hackney (remote)

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 Monday Jun 22, 2026 at 5:33 PM.

B.

Record Attendance & Welcome

C.

Land Acknowledgement

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.

D.

Mission & Vision

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.

E.

Approve Minutes

S. Clark made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 05-22-26.
S. Jara Arroyos seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

F.

Consent Agenda

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 $40,337.40. 

Accounts Payable check number N/A totaling $0.00  

 

Non-AP Cash Disbursements 

Total electronic payments totaling $13,124.22 

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

 

Payroll 

Total electronic payments totaling $71,665.14 and 

Payroll check number N/A totaling $0 

6a - AP Register May 2026_corrected.pdf

6b - Non-AP Cash Disbursements May 2026_corrected.pdf

4 - Payroll & AP Certification May 2026_corrected.pdf

5 - Payroll Summary May 2026_corrected.pdf

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

II. Public Comment

A.

Public Comment

No public comment. 

 


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.

III. Financial Review

B.

Draft of the 2026 - 2027 Budget

The Board discussed the current fiscal breakdown and upcoming fiscal years to prepare for a vote in July. 

 

IV. School Updates

A.

Bank Account

The Board discussed the adding and removing of names that need to be listed on the bank account. 

S. Clark made a motion to add Adan Juarez and Amy Anderson to Whatcom Intergenerational High School bank account.
S. Jara Arroyos seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

V. WIHS Leadership Update

A.

Academics

Culture:

  • Camp trip 
  • Lake Padden 
  • PHBL Showcase 
  • Pride Luncheon 
  • Graduation 

Academics:

  • MAP Data was shared
  • Data Reflections (scheduling, attendance, scope and sequence, grading, incomplete learning, and curriculum) 

Attendance:

  • Chimere is collaborating with a peer in Spokane charter school that has been able to get strong results in their attendance. 

B.

Operations

Amy Anderson provided an overview of progress toward goals for 

  • Enrollment
  • Operations
  • Staffing

Board Presentation (7).pdf

VI. Executive Session

A.

Chimere Hackney's Evaluation

Adan, Sheri, and Sergio went into executive session for 20mins. 

B.

Chimere Hackney's Evaluation

Board will vote on Chimere's Evaluation in July. 

VII. Governance

A.

School Board Meeting 26 - 27

S. Clark made a motion to approve the WIHS School Board Calendar 26 - 27.
S. Jara Arroyos seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

B.

Compliance Update

Adan walked us through upcoming compliance. 

C.

Upcoming Items

Adan walked us through: 

 

Annual School Calendar

07/01/26

Amy

 

Finalized Board & Administrative Staff Training

07/01/26

Adan

 

Growth Summaries

07/01/26

Chimere

 

3rd Quarter Board Meeting Agendas, Board Packets, & Minutes

07/15/26

Adan

 

Complaint Process Feedback Summary

07/15/26

Amy

 

3rd Quarter Financial Report July 15, 2026

07/15/26

Katie Silberstein

 

School-Specific Goals Results

07/15/26

Chimere and Adan

 

VIII. Closing Items

A.

Announcements

No announcements 

B.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:27 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
S. Clark