Board of Directors
The Board of Directors for Hayden Canyon Charter shall maintain a high level of integrity, perseverance and openness regarding individual actions concerning the business and operations of HCC as well as privileged information. The BOD is also expected to maintain a high level of trust and collaboration with the HCC staff, parents of HCC students, and the community at large.
The Board of Directors encourages open communication between the individual board members and the staff at HCC. It is paramount, however, that the BOD’s line of communication is with the School/Business Director. In this relationship, the BOD and the administration perform separate, yet complementary tasks to ensure the smooth operation of the school and the effective learning of the students. Board meetings are held on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7:00pm. Occasionally there is a need to change a meeting date and/or time. Should such take place, notice will be posted on the board calendar.
The Board of Directors welcomes communication from students and parents. Speakers who wish to be added to the agenda and allocated specific time to speak may do so by submitting a Request to Address the Board available here to the board clerk clerk@haydencanyoncharter.org no later than 10:00am on the Friday prior to the scheduled board meeting. Documentation that verifies the proper complaint channels have been followed, along with any materials that are to be presented to the board for review must accompany the request. It is the responsibility of the speaker to ensure all proper procedures have been followed prior to submitting the request, and that they are familiar with the Policy Regarding Public Comment, which can be reviewed here.
Speakers who wish to speak on any agenda topic requirements may do so during the unscheduled delegations portion of the meeting. It is your responsibility to be aware of the Policy Regarding Public Comment noted above. Please note: all speakers, whether included on the agenda or not, must sign in to speak 10 minutes prior to the start of the meeting.
Board Members
Alex Tull
Board Chair
Alex is a local firefighter and paramedic for Northern Lakes Fire District. He has worked as a volunteer firefighter in Spokane and N. Idaho over the last 20 years. He took off a few years after joining the United States Navy where he served as a combat medic in the United States Marine Corps where he made 3 combat deployments.
After being discharged he moved back to the N. Idaho area and has since made Hayden his home. He is an active member of his fire department and is fervent about progress and learning his craft. Alex met and married his wife Ashly and they have two daughters.
In his free time, Alex enjoys woodworking and building just about anything. His number one hobby and commitment is to spending time with his family.
Hilary Whitcomb
Board Vice Chair
Hilary has been a wildlife biologist for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service since 2016. Her job involves strategically implementing and innovating programs that support species protection and ecosystem resilience white balancing rural community needs. These concepts translate well to our HCC school ecosystem, focused on academic innovation and achievement, student and staff health, and a strong, resilient community. Hilary has experience leading innovation teams as well as handling complex, controversial projects with multiple stakeholders and diverse perspectives.
She and her family enjoy pretty much anything that allows them to be outdoors or active. Their current favorites include hockey, snowboarding, rock climbing, disc golf, and whitewater rafting/kayaking.
Charlie Wolff
Board Director
Charlie joins the Hayden Canyon Charter board as an executive specializing in business transformation. He has led teams and built effective systems in design, construction, architecture, real estate, government, and energy.
Charlie is dedicated to education, community, leadership, and collaboration. Outside work, he enjoys outdoor activities with his wife and four children, including cycling, skiing, surfing, lacrosse, and soccer.
Joen Pike
Board Director
Board Advisors
Joshua Dahlstrom
Advison
Joshua is a successful businessman who owns an agency focused on digital marketing and business coaching. He is passionate about helping others achieve success in life and in business.
Joshua has been involved with the Boy Scouts of America for over 15 years, and currently serves as the Unit Organization Rep for HCC Sponsored Troops 360B and 360G. He enjoys sharing his love of the outdoors and expeditionary learning with both troops.
Joshua and his wife have 4 creative children who love art, music and exploring the outdoors. They enjoy many family adventures that include Camping, Snowboarding, Kayaking, and Paintballing. Most recently they added Scuba Diving to their list of family activities.
Jason Ball
Advison
Jason Ball is an innovator and visionary leader who injects a culture of creativity, collaboration and service within organizations. Mr. Ball serves as a volunteer for a Citizen’s Review Panel called “Keeping Children Safe” for the Department of Health & Welfare.
Jason identifies needs in his community, as evidenced by his founding work with Jumpin’ Beans Mobile Food Bank, and Hayden Lake Marathon. Mr. Ball has a penchant for mentoring youth.
He currently volunteers as a cross country running coach, and serves as the Chairman of the Old Missions District Eagle Scout Committee. Jason has enjoyed working in Public Relations roles for over 20 years. He has five children who have been brought up in an environment of kindness and service to others.