Whatcom Intergenerational High School
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday August 25, 2021 at 6:00 PM
Directors Present
C. Espina (remote), J. McGill (remote), K. Lieberman (remote), L. Robinson (remote), N. Mughal-Barrows (remote), R. Oliver (remote), T. Pyscher (remote)
Directors Absent
None
Ex Officio Members Present
C. Reuther (remote)
Non Voting Members Present
C. Reuther (remote)
I. Land Acknowledgement/Mission/Vision
A.
Land Acknowledgement
J. McGill read the land acknowledgement.
B.
Mission and Vision
N. Mughal-Barrows read the mission and vision.
C.
Board Goals - to be reviewed and renewed at Board Retreat
Upcoming Board retreat on Oct 2nd via Zoom from 9am-1pm.
Anti-racism training ideas for the Board were discussed.
Anti-racism training ideas for the Board were discussed.
II. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
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 Aug 25, 2021 at 6:15 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes
K. Lieberman made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 08-04-21.
N. Mughal-Barrows seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Board Resolutions
No Board Resolution on COVID vaccinations because WIHS will follow the Governor's mandate.
III. Committees
A.
Governance
If a board member had a background check completed within the last 2 years, they should send R. Phair the date of their last background check.
For Board members who need a background check, they will need to complete a form online and pay for their Background Checks.
For Board members who need a background check, they will need to complete a form online and pay for their Background Checks.
B.
Fundraising and Development Committee
No changes to annual budget. The annual budget presented reflects the budget reviewed at the Aug 4th Board meeting. Budget meets all Commission requirements for financials.
L. Robinson made a motion to approve July 2021 Profit & Loss financial report as presented.
N. Mughal-Barrows seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
N. Mughal-Barrows made a motion to approve the 2021-22 school year budget as presented.
J. McGill seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Academics
No update presented from Academics Committee.
D.
CEO Evaluation and Support
CEO Evaluation survey was sent out board members to be completed in the next 2 weeks. Vendors will also be invited to complete the CEO Evaluation Survey.
IV. Other Business
A.
Facilities and launch update
- Volunteer opportunities to assist with setting up the facility were announced.
- Food Service Update: Possible leads for a main food vendor was discussed. Board members and staff will continue to investigate vendor options.
- Enrollment numbers: 50 students enrolled. Recruitment and information sessions are planned throughout fall.
V. 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 7:36 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
C. Espina