E.Zamora read land acknowledgement

J.Johnson led a choral reading of the Mission and Vision

J.Johnson stated that there were no people for public comment this evening

D.Walker introduced M.Torron-Gomez, WIHS teacher

M.Torron shared updates from various teachers, classes, recent events, and activities/projects that students are working on.

Kolk- Postcard from WIHS video project

Catwell- Showcase update on the Seniors; embroidery through geometry

Gardner- Planning to do art showcase in December; 3-d paper machiet, painting design , etc

Peele- Indigenous language camp May 5-9th

Torron- Sp3 had socratic seminar after reading 3 stories in Spanish and analyzing them

J.Johnson thanked M.Torron, and Adan shared news article from WACharters celebrating M.Torron

D.Walker gave brief overview of the current enrollment rates, and E.Zamora went over recent attendance.  D.Walker shared the fall assessment data, goals, and next test dates.

Key Takeaways:

• From now until post-lottery, the only enrollments we have will be Midyear enrollments 
• After the lottery, those that received a seat will be given 15 days to enroll 
• Once lottery seats have been accepted/rescinded, we will be doing enrollment on a first come first serve basis
• We will continue to accept Midyear enrollments until otherwise notified by WIHS leadership 
• $45k will go towards media spend thanks to Gates Funding. This media spend will be managed by Mariposa, who we are thrilled to continue our partnership with
• We will revisit past successful media campaigns: homeschool families, Spanish speaking families, and no transfer requirements 
• The media campaign is in the planning stages and will launch in January 

P.Freeland shared updates from the CEC meeting a few weeks ago focused on the land acknowledgement and updating.

Land acknowledgement needs to be tied to action; focus on self-work and literature; engagement of the peoples in the place; Truth & Reconciliation; recognize WIHS as a bridge-builder; integration of knowledge and social responsiblity

Next 2-3 meetings in place over the next few months.  Next meeting December 5th at 6pm.

P.Freeland shared the draft document with the board members

N.Mughal-Barrows shared appreciation for the work being done.

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D.Walker shared upcoming CAP/Compliance items, which are color coded for school vs board items.  Discussion of visit from Marcus Harden from Charter Commission on 11/15.

D.Walker shared audit updates listed in the Agenda, focused on what categories will be the focus for 24-25.

Board concluded action at 7:08pm.  There were no items that needed to be voted on at this time, so no action will take place tonight.

J.Johnson went over the board goals and updates:

D.Walker had added the assessment goal numbers

Enrollment on track

CAP is on track

Board expansion- new members will join next meeting for approval.  J.Johnson takes the lead for communication

Fundraising may need to be adjusted based on conversation with JGP and grants team.  Recommended adjustment to $100,000 rather than initial stretch goal purposed by the board

None at this time

D.Walker shared the new local resources added to this list, and asked board members to share any upcoming items they may have.