Whatcom Intergenerational High School
Minutes
WIHS Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday February 24, 2021 at 6:00 PM
Directors Present
C. Espina (remote), K. Lieberman (remote), L. Robinson (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), nmughal0890@student.whatcom.edu (remote)
I. Land Acknowledgement/Mission/Vision
A.
Land Acknowledgement
- Land Acknowledgement read by Kira Lieberman at 6:14PM
B.
Mision and Vision
- Mission and Vision read by LeAnne Robinson at 6:16PM
C.
Board Goals
- Silently reviewed by board and guests
II. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance & Introduce Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
R. Oliver called a meeting of the board of directors of Whatcom Intergenerational High School to order on Wednesday Feb 24, 2021 at 6:10 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes
T. Pyscher made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 01-25-21.
K. Lieberman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
III. Committees
A.
Facilities
- Updated floor plans for school facilities presented by Cindy.
B.
Governance
- Review of upcoming important dates, WSCSC trainings
- Reminder and explanation of upcoming F1 form due dates
- Discussion around Pre-Opening conditions and calendar
- Discussion of enrollment marketing in light of COVID-19 and potential desires of families to remain virtual.
- Formation of ad-hoc committee to discuss messaging and opening plans.
C.
Financials and Contracts
- Review of January 2021 Profit and Loss statement, Budget vs. Acutals
T. Pyscher made a motion to Approve financial statements for January 2021.
C. Espina seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
D.
Academics
- Cliff briefly introduced equitable grading as a practice to propose adoption. Ali Beemsterboer will email video presentation for board members to better understand key practices.
- Discussion item for March meeting, followed by proposal to adopt.
- Tracey Pyscher presented Academic Excellence Roadmap and goals
E.
Fundraising and Development
- Please complete relationship mapping worksheet with 3-5 contacts.
F.
CEO Evaluation and Support
IV. Closing Items
A.
Board De-Brief and Evaluation
B.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:50 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
T. Pyscher