Christine Espina read the land acknowledgement.

Gail Goulet read the mission and vision.

• Jessica de Barros, CSC

No public comment.

C. Espina gave an overview of upcoming board activities for June and July 2023 including principal evaluation, contract renewal, and board officer election.

• 55 students projected for 23-24 enrollment
  • Maybes: 3 BIPOC students, 4 white students. Dawn will be meeting with the families who are 'maybes'
• The WIHS team is reaching out to several families. 

Home school or Running Start, graduating early, moving - unenrolled for 23-24

Tabling events include apartments and local events (festivals, parades, etc.)

Benchmark assessments going on right now, ELA test (May 18-19), taking math tests (May 25 & 26)

Interim assessments - reasons not completing:

• frequent absenteeism
• Mental health
• Newly enrolled or un-enrolled

Follow-up action item from Apr 2023 board meeting: 

• Per D. Walker, BIPOC unenrollment data that were presented in April 2023 meeting was not accurate. The data was pulled from Skyward but some information showed that they were not enrolled and they were (enrolled in Running Start).
• Strategies: Increasing representation, Looking for mentors with different career focuses, finding people who represent students, looking for ways to connect with younger allies (ex. WWU volunteers, interns), developing partnerships in our community
• Follow-up action item for Jun 2023 board meeting: D. Walker to report BIPOC students' unenrollment trends, and strategies to recruit and retain BIPOC students next month.

The Academic Committee discussed how to integrate math throughout the curriculum rather than having math content in one standalone course, similar to how ELA is currently integrated into the curriculum.

The math instructor uses IXL in their classroom; the computer program sets the test to each student's level. 

• Any state or national data for comparison? State-wide comparison for benchmark data but not for interim assessments. 
• Plan to increase participation in interim assessments: This year, makeup interim assessments were not scheduled because they were scheduled closely together. Next year, the interim assessments will be spread more apart. Compared to last year's data, several students did not complete both parts of the test and thus were not considered "complete" and do not receive a score. This had an impact on the numbers from last year. 

Safety Committee: D. Walker shared about the rifle safety incident that was brought to April's public comment and the campus safety policy and plan. 

Calendar drafts link here

D. Walker reviewed both draft school calendar versions, which are for 180 days. The original charter contract is for 181 days. If we adopt either version, we would need to submit paperwork and approvals to CSC.

Three data days: Nov, Jan, Mar, so they align with the end of each quarter. 

A. Johnson shared about their work; example of making mugs - co-teacher with art, M. Reader. Phenomenon-Based Learning - giving and receiving feedback. Students are bringing feedback skills into Austin's class. Camping trip upcoming: ecology and forestry and place-based education. 

A. Johnson coordinates the SBAC testing. He has seen improvement with systems and students knowing what to do when they are testing. Last week was ELA benchmark assessments. Today was the first math benchmark assessments. 

• We are at the end of the SAO audit. The auditors will want to meet with 1-2 board members, and the board will receive a high-level update at June's board meeting.

Expect school budget presentation in July or August.

Starting at 7:30 pm, the board met in an executive session to discuss with legal counsel regarding current or potential litigation as allowed by RCW 42.30.110(i):

(i) To discuss with legal counsel representing the agency matters relating to agency enforcement actions, or to discuss with legal counsel representing the agency litigation or potential litigation to which the agency, the governing body, or a member acting in an official capacity is, or is likely to become, a party, when public knowledge regarding the discussion is likely to result in an adverse legal or financial consequence to the agency.

The board reconvened the public meeting at 8:21 pm

• May 15-18: Land-Based Language Camp on John Island, partnership developing with schools in B.C.
• May 15: Staff Data Day

Upcoming Events

• May 31-Jun 2: Whole School Camping Trip
• June 14: Birch Bay Exploration and Salmon Bake in partnership with WE, Lummi Natural Resources
• June 9: Phenomenon Showcase
• June 15: End of Year Picnic at Lake Padden

Reminder: Board Member PD Mandatory Equity Training for School Board Members. Sign up at WSSDA website.

At the conclusion of each meeting, the board will evaluate its success against its norms.

Norms

(Y) or (N) Board members should understand the Mission and Vision of the school

(Y) or (N) Board Agenda should be sent out 24hours to the board.

(Y) or (N) Responding to emails in a 24hr time span

(Y) or (N) All board members should RSVP to meetings through Board on Track