Whatcom Intergenerational High School

Minutes

Academic Committee Meeting

Date and Time

Monday March 17, 2025 at 3:30 PM

Committee Members Present

A. Juarez Cordova (remote)

Committee Members Absent

J. Johnson

Guests Present

D. Walker

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

A. Juarez Cordova called a meeting of the Academic Committee Committee of Whatcom Intergenerational High School to order on Monday Mar 17, 2025 at 3:31 PM.

II. Academic Committee

A.

Data Review and Discussion

D.Walker and A.Juarez Cordova debriefed the assessment data sharing from last month's board meeting.

 

DW shared the upcoming spring assessment plans:

  • NWEA MAP April 17-18
  • SBA and WCAS May 12-23
  • Both will have make-up days planned
  • Emphasis on encouraging student attendance and participation on test days- special breakfast? Treats? Ice cream bars? etc...

 

DW shared about curriculum review process for 24-25 SY, progress made so far this year, and next steps for the upcoming PD days

  • Teachers focused on documenting rigor, student voice within lessons, and tying lessons to the FPPL
  • Strategies to increase student engagement with lessons

 

DW and A.J-C. discussed PD possibilities and sources of funding for the 25-26 SY. A.J-C. said he would look into some possible sources of funding

  • PD areas include: PhBL review from Finland (C.Kolk will present sessions), Restorative Justice Circles, Dispute Resolution Center partnership
  • Discussion of providing each teacher a flat rate for PD use each year- like $500 each- to be used for PD.

 

III. Attendance Updates

A.

Review of current attendance and attendance goals

DW shared updates on the weekly Attendance Experiences.

  • Based on 100% attendance for the prior week
    • Resets each week so students have the chance to be successful!
  • Student participants are increasing- from 20 to this week at 32 students with perfect attendance

Discussion of equity between Charter Schools with accountability to follow state mandates around attendance.

IV. Other Business

A.

OSPI Report Card Data Changes

DW and A.J-C discussed how to have OSPI update the school data report card on their website, and if A.J-C has any strategies on getting the updated information needed by the Commission around graduation rates, enrollment, and dual credit.

  • DW explained where WIHS is at with the appeal process on the data OSPI is using, reasons for data confusion, and issues with CEDARS/Skyward communication

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 3:58 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
D. Walker