Whatcom Intergenerational High School
Minutes
WIHS Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday August 27, 2020 at 6:00 PM
Directors Present
E. Mohiuddin (remote), K. Lieberman (remote), L. Robinson (remote), M. Garcia (remote), M. Garcia (remote), R. Oliver (remote), T. Pyscher (remote)
Directors Absent
B. Hernandez
Ex Officio Members Present
C. Reuther (remote)
Non Voting Members Present
C. Reuther (remote)
Guests Present
C. Geis-Poage (remote), mitch@wacharters.org (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
E. Mohiuddin called a meeting of the board of directors of Whatcom Intergenerational High School to order on Thursday Aug 27, 2020 at 6:16 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes
R. Oliver made a motion to approve the minutes from July.
M. Garcia seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Guests
II. Board on Track orientation
A.
Intro to the board
- Erum Mohiuddin provided an overview of BOT functions and uses.
- Members to complete assessments prior to Sept. board meeting.
- No discussion or actions taken.
III. Committees
A.
Governance
- No update or actions
B.
Financials
L. Robinson made a motion to Approve financial documents and balance sheet.
T. Pyscher seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Academics
- Overview of studios and workshops for 2020-21 planning year was presented.
- Discussion about recruiting to ensure marginalized communities are prioritized and represented.
- Proposed plan to amend charter contract to open for 9th and 10th grade students in September 2021.
L. Robinson made a motion to Accept proposal to amend contract to open with 9th and 10 grade in 2021.
R. Oliver seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Facilities
- Cindy Reuther presents current options being researched.
- UpFront Theatre location - drafting Letter of Interest with realtor
- Habitat for Humanity ReStore location on Cornwall - researching design needs with architect
E.
Fundraising and Development
- Fundraising framework review and completion tabled until Sept. 26th board retreat
F.
CEO Evaluation and Support
- No update or discussion
IV. Other Business
A.
Vista
- Reminder to save the date to attend VISTA orientation virtual coffee meeting on 9/1/20
B.
Board retreat
- Reminder to save date and complete pre-work for board retreat on 9/26/20
V. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:35 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
E. Mohiuddin