STATE OF HAWAII
BOARD OF EDUCATION
SPECIAL MEETING

MINUTES

Thursday, June 3, 2021
*The Board did not meet at a physical location. As part of the response to the threat of COVID-19, Governor David Ige issued a Twentieth Supplementary Proclamation dated May 7, 2021, suspending Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 92, Public Agency Meetings and Records, to the extent necessary to enable boards as defined in Section 92-2, to conduct meetings without any board members or members of the public physically present in the same location, among other things.

PRESENT:
Catherine Payne, Chairperson
Kenneth Uemura, Vice Chairperson
Shanty Asher
Margaret Cox
Lynn Fallin
Kili Namauʻu
Dwight Takeno
Bruce Voss
Hunter Harris, Student Representative

EXCUSED:
Kaimana Barcarse
Colonel Angenene Robertson, Military Representative

ALSO PRESENT:
Christina Kishimoto, Superintendent
Phyllis Unebasami, Deputy Superintendent
Sean Bacon, Interim Assistant Superintendent, Office of Talent Management
Alison Kunishige, Executive Director
Kenyon Tam, Board Analyst
Regina Pascua, Executive Secretary
Lady Garrett, Secretary


I. Call to Order

Board Chairperson Catherine Payne called the Board of Education (“Board”) Special Meeting to order at 1:30 p.m.


II. Approval of Meeting Minutes of February 18, 2021 General Business Meeting (executive session), May 20, 2021 General Business Meeting and May 20, 2021 General Business Meeting (executive session)

Board Chairperson Payne called for public testimony on this agenda item. No one provided oral testimony at this time.

Board Chairperson Payne asked Board members to review the minutes of the Board’s February 18, 2021 General Business Meeting executive session, May 20, 2021 General Business Meeting, and May 20, 2021 General Business Meeting executive session.

Board Vice Chairperson Kenneth Uemura moved to approve the meeting minutes of the Board’s February 18, 2021 General Business Meeting executive session, May 20, 2021 General Business Meeting, and May 20, 2021 General Business Meeting executive session. Board Member Shanty Asher seconded.

Board Chairperson Payne asked if there were any objections to the motion. No Board Member raised objections, and the motion carried through unanimous consent from all members present (Board Vice Chairperson Uemura, Board Members Asher, Cox, Fallin, Namauʻu, Takeno, and Voss).

ACTION: Motion to approve the meeting minutes of the Board’s February 18, 2021 General Business Meeting executive session, May 20, 2021 General Business Meeting, and May 20, 2021 General Business Meeting executive session (Uemura/Asher). The motion was carried through unanimous consent from all members present.


III. Reports of Board of Education (“Board”) Committees, Board Members, and Superintendent

Board Chairperson Payne called for public testimony on this agenda item.

Cheri Nakamura, HEʻE Coalition, testified in support of the transition committee's recommendation to appoint Principal Keith Hayashi as interim superintendent. She reiterated that HE‘E Coalition continues to advocate strongly for high needs students, expressed interest in hearing how Hayashi plans to address struggling students ( especially those who lost further ground during the COVID-19 pandemic), and noted that HE‘E Coalition looks forward to working collaboratively with Hayashi to lift up all students.

Susan Pcola-Davis, member of the public, asked what contingency plans the Department will put in place before the 2021-2022 school year begins. She questioned Hayashi’s experience as deputy and interim superintendent, requested further information on a variety of issues that will face an interim superintendent and expressed her belief that he is the perfect person to serve as the long-term superintendent.

Board Chairperson Payne noted that the Transition Committee provided findings and recommendations on a process and timeline for transitioning to an interim superintendent, searching for a long-term superintendent, and on the composition of the group conducting the search at previous Board meetings. She explained that the final task of the Transition Committee was to recommend a candidate for appointment as the interim superintendent. She reported that the Transition Committee recommended appointing Hayashi as interim superintendent.

Board Chairperson Payne explained that pursuant to Sunshine Law, the Board could not deliberate or take action on this recommendation from the Transition Committee at this meeting, but the Board would do so at its next meeting.


IV. Discussion Items

Board Chairperson Payne called for public testimony on this agenda item.

David Miyashiro, HawaiiKidsCAN, expressed his appreciation for Hayashi’s ongoing service and leadership and requested clarity on distance learning options for families because the Department’s statements were unclear. He also asked whether programs like e-school could be expanded to create a system-wide approach to distance learning, rather than have each school develop and resource a distance learning program.

Cheri Nakamura, HEʻE Coalition, expressed her concern about the lack of options for families that want full distance learning and stated that the Department has told families that want full distance learning will need to exit the public school system and homeschool their children. She noted that there has been a tremendous investment in distance learning, that there were students who thrived in this medium, and that it is a good option for rural areas that lack resources and personnel.

Nani Abiz, member of the public, urged the Board to abolish COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, which are unnecessary and harmful. She asked how parents can obtain exemptions from the restrictions because masks are harmful and forced isolation is dangerous and damaging.

Susan Pcola-Davis, member of the public, testified that while the Department’s presentation appears to indicate four options for distance learning, the letter sent to parents said that there would be no distance learning option. She stated that the Department needs to improve distance learning implementation needs to be improved from last year for anyone who chooses to get distance learning and commented on the ability to get information on individual schools on the Board metrics dashboard.

Board Chairperson Payne called on Christina Kishimoto, Superintendent, to present on the Department’s plans for opening schools for the 2021-2022 school year.

Kishimoto stated that the 2021-2022 school year will begin with all schools open for daily in-person learning for all students. She reported that athletics, co-curricular activities, and afterschool programs will all resume in accordance with updated health guidance. She explained that the Department increased elementary school in-person instruction for the fourth quarter of the 2020-2021 school year and will reinstitute athletic programs when all schools open on August 3, 2021. Kishimoto stated that full distance learning will not be an option for the 2021-2022 school year because the Department has limited resources and a fixed number of teachers who are needed to allow schools to open school campuses to all students. She stated that the Department, however, recognizes the value of continuing to develop distance learning options to allow for equitable access to course offerings and increase learning opportunities. Kishimoto noted that distance learning opportunities will be available in the event that the Department needs to close schools to address health concerns through Blackboard Learn, Google Classroom, K12/STRIDE; and school selected online programs.

Kishimoto explained that the Department will continue to make adjustments based on guidance from the Department of Health (“DOH”) relating to the use of masks, size of gatherings, travel, and vaccinations. She outlined Slide 5 of the presentation, which included the updated data on Board health and safety metrics. Kishimoto stated that the Department will continue to provide personal protective equipment (“PPE”) and cleaning supplies to schools. She stated that some schools do not have a 60-day supply of PPE, but all schools have a sufficient supply and that there are back-up supplies at the complex area and state levels. Kishimoto also stated that originally PPE were procured through the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency at no cost, but subsequently the Department transitioned to private providers since costs incurred are 100 percent reimbursable by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. She stated that as more of the population is vaccinated, PPE needs are expected to decline. She stated the Department will continue to plan accordingly based on DOH, and Center for Disease Control (“CDC”) guidance.

Kishimoto discussed Board Metric 2, on which looks at whether schools can meet social distancing guidelines. She explained that the CDC recommended all students should maintain a distance of at least three feet with universal masking in classroom settings. Kishimoto noted that the latest DOH guidance (updated May 24, 2021), recommended that the Department implement three core strategies in every situation: (1) directing staff and students to stay home when sick; (2) consistent masking; and (3) hand hygiene. Other strategies that can be used in combination with the core strategies included designating cohorts, physical distancing, improving ventilation, installing physical barriers, and cleaning.

Kishimoto discussed Board Metric 3 regarding classroom ventilation. She stated the Department is working on a plan to monitor and track air quality in classrooms and has ordered box fans for each classroom to promote greater air circulation and quality. Kishimoto stated the Department will track schools that have a limited ability to introduce outside air into the classroom due to facility design and that the Department has challenges ensuring all classrooms are properly ventilated with the necessary airflow. She noted the Department will also reprioritize electrical projects as critical needs.

Kishimoto stated that the Department is applying the highest levels of caution for the welfare of students, staff, and communities. She stated that the Department will continue to monitor PPE inventory and sanitation supplies and as CDC and DOH guidance is updated the Department will revisit the Board metrics to ensure schools can reach their ultimate goal of keeping students safe and healthy on school campuses.

Board Chairperson Payne clarified that distance learning options will not include the Acellus Learning Accelerator distance learning program (“Acellus”) since it was not going to be used after this summer. Kishimoto confirmed that Acellus will not be an option by the end of this summer.

Board Member Margaret Cox asked if students will still need to wear masks for sports or when outside. Kishimoto replied that the Department has asked DOH to review their guidance, including what happens when students are gathered outside. She also stated that each county is working on further guidance since the situation will be ever changing.

Board Member Lynn Fallin asked what kind of communication system is in place so that schools are not bombarded with questions about masks.

Kishimoto stated that several members of her leadership team meet regularly with DOH and that the Department publishes an online health and safety guidebook, so there is one source that is fully vetted by DOH before the Department makes changes official.

Board Member Fallin asked whom parents should contact if they have questions about distance learning and masks. Kishimoto replied schools are receiving the same information as the rest of the Department and parents should contact schools if they have questions.

Board Member Fallin asked if funding were available, whether the Department would be able to address all ventilation challenges before the new school year starts. Kishimoto replied no and stated that the Department would need to contract for these items. She explained at this time over 40 schools need these items and that the Department will get them scheduled with vendors to work on mitigation strategies.

Board Member Fallin stated that electrical capacity issues need to be addressed, but that ventilation also needs to be addressed. Kishimoto replied that the Department has known about these issues for a longtime but has not had sufficient funding to address them. She stated that some of the Department’s buildings are over 100 years old and there is fear if electrical systems goes down completely, then the Department will need to move students out of an entire school.

Board Vice Chairperson Uemura asked for clarification on social distancing requirements in classrooms and CDC guidance (dated March 19, 2021), which stated that three feet of distance between students, paired with universal masking is acceptable in elementary and middle schools is fine, but that CDC guidance suggests if community transmission rates are high then there should be 6 feet of social distance. He asked if the Department is looking at community transmissions rates to determine how far apart students should be placed in classrooms.

Phyllis Unebasami, Deputy Superintendent explained that CDC guidance is updated frequently and schools are built differently, largely depending on when the schools were built. She reviewed the core strategies and stated that three feet is not appropriate for certain learning activities, but that core strategies and layering other mitigation strategies protect the health and safety of students. She that stated as students return to school, the Department needs to review data and create the best learning conditions for students.

Board Vice Chairperson Uemura asked again if the Department reviews community transmission rates when making health and safety decisions. Board Vice Chairperson Uemura asked if any communities have high transmission rates. Unebasami confirmed that the Department looks at community transmission rates and noted that she attends meetings twice a month with different providers and agencies to look at zip codes with an increase in COVID-19 cases. Unebasami stated that she reviews data daily and as vaccinations increase in areas, community transmission goes down.

Board Vice Chairperson Uemura asked to see the process the Department used for schools when there are high community transmission rates in the area. Kishimoto noted that there are lots of layers and transmission rates are being tracked by DOH with a team from the Department that meets to check on mitigation strategies at schools. Board Vice Chairperson Uemura stated that the Board should be looking at more general things and leave the details to the Department. He stated that he would like to hear how the Department is mitigating any issues that come up. Kishimoto replied that everyone is tired of wearing masks and the Department will look at the data to see when it is safe to lift mask wearing at schools. Board Chairperson Uemura stated that the Department is following guidance from DOH and it is not something the Board can change.

Board Chairperson Payne acknowledged Senator Michelle Kidani shared a letter she sent to Dr. Libby Char at DOH asking how and when DOH is assisting the Department with guidance for the upcoming school year.

Board Student Representative Hunter Harris stated that students and parents will follow guidance. He also stated that it is hard for students to play sports wearing a mask and asked if the Department will provide programs like Blackboard or K12 for distance learning since it was provided this past school year. Kishimoto stated in terms of computers and devices, the Department’s goal is to provide devices to students where needed for a full engagement and learning. She also stated that the Board will need to advocate for funding to replacement older devices and set up a replacement schedule. She stated that the Board needs to think about an equity of access policy for devices beyond the COVID-19 pandemic.

Board Member Bruce Voss stated that Dr. Anthony Fauci, Chief Medical Advisor to President Joe Biden stated that local authorities should be making the determinations on mask wearing in schools based local conditions when schools open. He asked if DOH will make these determinations by the end of July. Kishimoto replied that DOH will want more information on vaccination data for students under the age of twelve, which is not expected until December 2021, therefore DOH’s determination of whether going without masks is safe will not be ready until that time.

Board Member Voss stated that the Department’s limited funds will impact schools’ ability to offer full distance learning programs, but he asked what kinds of distance learning options will be available for elementary school parents who are concerned about sending their students back to school because vaccines are not available to them.

Kishimoto replied that each school has different levels of capacity and some schools are already stretched with current staff and are struggling to have a teacher-led learning approach. She stated that if schools are considering providing a full distance learning option, then the school needs to contact the parent and make it clear that if the child is not successful with distance learning, the school will need to ask the student to come to the school campus for in-person learning. Kishimoto stated that schools with sufficient capacity can provide teacher-led instruction for distance learning and parents need to work with schools because each school has different capacities. She explained that the Department does not have across the entire state capacity to ensure that there is teacher-led instruction and that her tri-level leadership team will be looking at the data from this past school year. Kishimoto noted that the priority is to reopen schools fully for daily in-person instruction and the Department will accommodate distance learning to the extent possible.

Board Member Voss stated that the number one priority is to get students back into the classrooms to address learning loss, but parents need to know as soon as possible whether a distance learning option is available. He asked if there is a deadline for schools to notify parents whether they will offer a full distance learning option.

Kishimoto replied that each school principal has communicated to parents that schools will be fully reopening and if the school will have other options on what is available through their schools. She stated that complex areas will look at the number of parents from schools asking for alternatives to see whether there can be planning at the complex level to group some of the support or if one school will provide distance learning options, which is driven by different capacities across schools. She stated that parents will be directed back to their schools to find out about the options available to them.

Board Member Dwight Takeno stated that as a part of the process to find an interim superintendent, the Board approved an application that outlined three immediate challenges the interim superintendent needed to address. One of these challenges was developing, adjusting and communicating clear and timely plans to promote as much safe in-person learning as possible while still offering the flexibility of quality distance learning options or effective hybrid models for the 2021-2022 school year. He asked whether Department’s plan to open schools for the 2021-2022 school year aligned with what the Board is asking the interim superintendent to do. He also asked whether whomever the Board appoints as interim superintendent is required to follow this Department plan or whether the Board expects more and will revisit the Department’s plan. He asked if the Board accepts the Department’s proposal for distance learning and what the Board expects of the interim superintendent effective August 1. He stated that the current administration is setting the plan that an interim superintendent must follow, but questioned whether the current administration’s plan sufficiently addresses the immediate issues and concerns relating to distance learning for the 2021-2022 school year.

Board Member Fallin stated that ventilation metrics were presented by complex and total classrooms with a survey on how many classrooms were ventilated and identified the gap. She noted that it is valuable for Board members to get more specific information by school and encouraged the Department to incorporate the Board metrics into future presentations so that complexes and schools can link to the data in a meaningful way.

Kishimoto stated that the COVID-19 pandemic has raised specific health and safety concerns that and it will be important to merge the various data dashboards such as the Strive HI performance accountability system (“Strive HI”), data collected which measures things beyond Strive HI, and Board metrics into the most critical points on how to monitor impacts.

Board Chairperson Payne asked whether the Department has spent all of the funds allocated to summer learning and, if not, whether those funds can be allocated to weighted student formula funding and schools. Kishimoto replied that similar to last summer, funds have been distributed for summer school and the Department will pull back funds if schools did not use them because enrollment was lower or costs for materials were lower than expected. She stated that funds would be repurposed to the next level of priorities.


V. Action Items

Board Chairperson Payne called for public testimony on this agenda item.

Cheri Nakamura, HEʻE Coalition, testified in support of establishing a permitted interaction group to conduct the superintendent search made up of the Board chairperson and vice chairpersons of each committee. She requested that the Board refer to the support HEʻE Coalition provided in its written testimony on May 20, 2021.

Susan Pcola-Davis, member of the public, testified that the Board has been progressing in its efforts to find a new superintendent and asked if the Board could revise its timeline if things move quicker than anticipated.

Board Chairperson Payne stated that the Transition Committee reported its findings and recommendations on the composition of the group that will conduct the search for a superintendent. She noted that the Board did not deliberate or take action at that meeting pursuant to Sunshine Law, but it may do so at this meeting.

Board Member Takeno moved to (1) establish an investigative committee (a permitted interaction group pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 92-2.5(b)(1)) tasked with conducting a search for a superintendent in accordance with the process and timeline approved by the Board; and (2) designate Board Chairperson Payne and Board Members Kaimana Barcarse, Lynn Fallin, and Kili Namau‘u to serve on the committee, with Board Chairperson Payne serving as chairperson. Board Member Namau‘u seconded.

Board Member Asher disconnected at 3:10 p.m.

Board Member Voss stated that the Transition Committee’s timeline is a suggested timeline and whether or not those are the specific dates depends on variety of factors. He stated that he will defer to the Transition Committee; however, it is in everyone’s best interest to have a long-term superintendent in place as soon as possible.

Board Chairperson Payne called for a roll call vote on the motion. The motion carried unanimously with all members present voting aye (Board Vice Chairperson Uemura, Board Members Cox, Fallin, Namauʻu, Takeno, and Voss).

ACTION: Motion to (1) establish an investigative committee (a permitted interaction group pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 92-2.5(b)(1)) tasked with conducting a search for a superintendent in accordance with the process and timeline approved by the Board; and (2) designate Board Chairperson Payne and Board Members Kaimana Barcarse, Lynn Fallin, and Kili Namau‘u to serve on the committee, with Board Chairperson Payne serving as chairperson (Takeno/Namau‘u). The motion carried unanimously with all members present voting aye.


Board Members Takeno and Voss recused themselves from deliberation and voting on this agenda item.

Board Member Takeno left the meeting at 3:13 p.m.

Board Member Asher reconnected at 3:13 p.m.

Board Chairperson Payne called for public testimony on this agenda item. No one provided oral testimony at this time.

Board Chairperson Payne called on Sean Bacon, Interim Assistant Superintendent, Office of Talent Management, to present on the Department’s recommendation on the Bargaining Unit 5 tentative agreement.
Bacon explained that the current Unit 5 contract will expire on June 30, 2021 and that the employer group reached a tentative agreement with HSTA for the contract period of July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2023. He stated that this is a status quo contract renewal, except for the non-renewal of appendix VI which provides for additional 21 hours of professional development. Bacon noted that although all of the parties agreed that it is important for teachers to receive 21 hours for professional development each year, the legislature did not appropriate or allocate funding. He explained that should appropriate alternative funding become available the parties will work together to reinstate the 21 hours of professional development. Bacon also stated that there are no raises or changes to salaries up to June 30, 2023, that the employer will continue to maintain a 60/40 split of contributions for medical premiums based on the EUTF 80/20 plan. He further stated that the successor contract will provide more flexibility so teachers can use academic or university credits for reclassification purposes and that the employer group agreed use gender-neutral terminology for the contract and engaging in a pilot transfer program work group. He stated HSTA is currently in the process of ratifying the agreement, with final determination scheduled for June 9, 2021.

Board Member Fallin asked why the Board is voting now and not after HSTA completes the ratification process. Bacon replied that the preference is so that the Board votes before full ratification so the employer group can give its full approval prior to ratification to secure the tentative agreement.

Board Member Cox stated the time for negotiations this year was shortened due to the COVID-19 pandemic. She stated the contract is for two years and in a year another negotiation process will begin again. Board Member Cox raised an issue about the timing of Board meetings and the pace of negotiations and the difficulties she experienced in reporting to the Board in an effective way.

Board Member Cox moved to approve the tentative agreement for the Bargaining Unit 5 successor agreement for the contract period of July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2023, as attached to Kishimoto’s memorandum dated June 3, 2021 and authorize Board Chairperson Payne to sign and execute the tentative agreement on behalf of the Board. Board Member Namau‘u seconded.

Board Chairperson Payne expressed her appreciation for comments regarding the possibility of funding the 21 hours of professional development if funding is available.

Board Chairperson Payne called for a roll call vote on the motion. The motion carried with Board Vice Chairperson Uemura and Board Members Asher, Cox, Fallin, and Namauʻu voting aye and Board Member Voss abstaining.

ACTION: Motion to approve the tentative agreement for the Bargaining Unit 5 successor agreement for the contract period of July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2023, as attached to Kishimoto’s memorandum dated June 3, 2021 and authorize Board Chairperson Payne to sign and execute the tentative agreement on behalf of the Board (Cox/Namau‘u). The motion carried unanimously with five members voting aye and one member abstaining.


VI. Late Public Testimony on Board Agenda Items

Board Chairperson Payne called for public testimony from any individuals who did not have an opportunity to testify on earlier agenda items. No one provided oral testimony at this time.

Board members received written testimony before the meeting. The following is a listing of the people who submitted written testimony before the meeting.


Name
Organization
Agenda Item
Mahina AnguayWaimea High School, PrincipalV. A. Board Action on findings and recommendations of Investigative Committee (a permitted interaction group pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes, Section 92-2.5(b)(1)) investigating issues relating to the search for a superintendent, including transition timeline and process, recommendation for an interim superintendent, search timeline and process, and composition of group conducting search: composition of group conducting search
Stanley TamashiroEwa Elementary School, PrincipalV. A. Board Action on findings and recommendations of Investigative Committee (a permitted interaction group pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes, Section 92-2.5(b)(1)) investigating issues relating to the search for a superintendent, including transition timeline and process, recommendation for an interim superintendent, search timeline and process, and composition of group conducting search: composition of group conducting search
Jamie YapMaui High School, PrincipalV. A. Board Action on findings and recommendations of Investigative Committee (a permitted interaction group pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes, Section 92-2.5(b)(1)) investigating issues relating to the search for a superintendent, including transition timeline and process, recommendation for an interim superintendent, search timeline and process, and composition of group conducting search: composition of group conducting search
David MiyashiroHawaiiKidsCANIV. A. Presentation on Department of Education plans for opening schools for the 2021-2022 school year: distance learning options, process for updated guidance from Hawaii State Department of Health, status of Board Metrics on Health and Safety (personal protective equipment and cleaning supplies, social distance, and classroom ventilation), and plans to support schools to address requirements of Board Metrics on Health and Safety
CK & JKA KingIV. A. Presentation on Department of Education plans for opening schools for the 2021-2022 school year: distance learning options, process for updated guidance from Hawaii State Department of Health, status of Board Metrics on Health and Safety (personal protective equipment and cleaning supplies, social distance, and classroom ventilation), and plans to support schools to address requirements of Board Metrics on Health and Safety
Emily HuffIV. A. Presentation on Department of Education plans for opening schools for the 2021-2022 school year: distance learning options, process for updated guidance from Hawaii State Department of Health, status of Board Metrics on Health and Safety (personal protective equipment and cleaning supplies, social distance, and classroom ventilation), and plans to support schools to address requirements of Board Metrics on Health and Safety
Marichris Diga-LazoIV. A. Presentation on Department of Education plans for opening schools for the 2021-2022 school year: distance learning options, process for updated guidance from Hawaii State Department of Health, status of Board Metrics on Health and Safety (personal protective equipment and cleaning supplies, social distance, and classroom ventilation), and plans to support schools to address requirements of Board Metrics on Health and Safety
Heather EdenfieldIV. A. Presentation on Department of Education plans for opening schools for the 2021-2022 school year: distance learning options, process for updated guidance from Hawaii State Department of Health, status of Board Metrics on Health and Safety (personal protective equipment and cleaning supplies, social distance, and classroom ventilation), and plans to support schools to address requirements of Board Metrics on Health and Safety
Cheri NakamuraHE‘E CoalitionIII. A. Investigative Committee (a permitted interaction group pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes, Section 92-2.5(b)(1)) investigating issues relating to the search for a superintendent, including transition timeline and process, recommendation for an interim superintendent, search timeline and process, and composition of group conducting search: findings and recommendation on an interim superintendent, & IV. A. Presentation on Department of Education plans for opening schools for the 2021-2022 school year: distance learning options, process for updated guidance from Hawaii State Department of Health, status of Board Metrics on Health and Safety (personal protective equipment and cleaning supplies, social distance, and classroom ventilation), and plans to support schools to address requirements of Board Metrics on Health and Safety
Victoria MathieuIV. A. Presentation on Department of Education plans for opening schools for the 2021-2022 school year: distance learning options, process for updated guidance from Hawaii State Department of Health, status of Board Metrics on Health and Safety (personal protective equipment and cleaning supplies, social distance, and classroom ventilation), and plans to support schools to address requirements of Board Metrics on Health and Safety
Alexandra MarshallIV. A. Presentation on Department of Education plans for opening schools for the 2021-2022 school year: distance learning options, process for updated guidance from Hawaii State Department of Health, status of Board Metrics on Health and Safety (personal protective equipment and cleaning supplies, social distance, and classroom ventilation), and plans to support schools to address requirements of Board Metrics on Health and Safety
Aloha Freedom CoalitionIV. A. Presentation on Department of Education plans for opening schools for the 2021-2022 school year: distance learning options, process for updated guidance from Hawaii State Department of Health, status of Board Metrics on Health and Safety (personal protective equipment and cleaning supplies, social distance, and classroom ventilation), and plans to support schools to address requirements of Board Metrics on Health and Safety
Joseph GlennIV. A. Presentation on Department of Education plans for opening schools for the 2021-2022 school year: distance learning options, process for updated guidance from Hawaii State Department of Health, status of Board Metrics on Health and Safety (personal protective equipment and cleaning supplies, social distance, and classroom ventilation), and plans to support schools to address requirements of Board Metrics on Health and Safety
Julianne KingIV. A. Presentation on Department of Education plans for opening schools for the 2021-2022 school year: distance learning options, process for updated guidance from Hawaii State Department of Health, status of Board Metrics on Health and Safety (personal protective equipment and cleaning supplies, social distance, and classroom ventilation), and plans to support schools to address requirements of Board Metrics on Health and Safety
Pohai KeliiaaIV. A. Presentation on Department of Education plans for opening schools for the 2021-2022 school year: distance learning options, process for updated guidance from Hawaii State Department of Health, status of Board Metrics on Health and Safety (personal protective equipment and cleaning supplies, social distance, and classroom ventilation), and plans to support schools to address requirements of Board Metrics on Health and Safety
Amber KnoppIV. A. Presentation on Department of Education plans for opening schools for the 2021-2022 school year: distance learning options, process for updated guidance from Hawaii State Department of Health, status of Board Metrics on Health and Safety (personal protective equipment and cleaning supplies, social distance, and classroom ventilation), and plans to support schools to address requirements of Board Metrics on Health and Safety
Andy CrosslandIV. A. Presentation on Department of Education plans for opening schools for the 2021-2022 school year: distance learning options, process for updated guidance from Hawaii State Department of Health, status of Board Metrics on Health and Safety (personal protective equipment and cleaning supplies, social distance, and classroom ventilation), and plans to support schools to address requirements of Board Metrics on Health and Safety
Megan LeachIV. A. Presentation on Department of Education plans for opening schools for the 2021-2022 school year: distance learning options, process for updated guidance from Hawaii State Department of Health, status of Board Metrics on Health and Safety (personal protective equipment and cleaning supplies, social distance, and classroom ventilation), and plans to support schools to address requirements of Board Metrics on Health and Safety
Susan Pcola-DavisIII. A. Investigative Committee (a permitted interaction group pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes, Section 92-2.5(b)(1)) investigating issues relating to the search for a superintendent, including transition timeline and process, recommendation for an interim superintendent, search timeline and process, and composition of group conducting search: findings and recommendation on an interim superintendent, & IV. A. Presentation on Department of Education plans for opening schools for the 2021-2022 school year: distance learning options, process for updated guidance from Hawaii State Department of Health, status of Board Metrics on Health and Safety (personal protective equipment and cleaning supplies, social distance, and classroom ventilation), and plans to support schools to address requirements of Board Metrics on Health and Safety
Jessica KarrattiIV. A. Presentation on Department of Education plans for opening schools for the 2021-2022 school year: distance learning options, process for updated guidance from Hawaii State Department of Health, status of Board Metrics on Health and Safety (personal protective equipment and cleaning supplies, social distance, and classroom ventilation), and plans to support schools to address requirements of Board Metrics on Health and Safety
Cindy DabbousIV. A. Presentation on Department of Education plans for opening schools for the 2021-2022 school year: distance learning options, process for updated guidance from Hawaii State Department of Health, status of Board Metrics on Health and Safety (personal protective equipment and cleaning supplies, social distance, and classroom ventilation), and plans to support schools to address requirements of Board Metrics on Health and Safety
Jessica GellertIV. A. Presentation on Department of Education plans for opening schools for the 2021-2022 school year: distance learning options, process for updated guidance from Hawaii State Department of Health, status of Board Metrics on Health and Safety (personal protective equipment and cleaning supplies, social distance, and classroom ventilation), and plans to support schools to address requirements of Board Metrics on Health and Safety
Jamie DetwilerIV. A. Presentation on Department of Education plans for opening schools for the 2021-2022 school year: distance learning options, process for updated guidance from Hawaii State Department of Health, status of Board Metrics on Health and Safety (personal protective equipment and cleaning supplies, social distance, and classroom ventilation), and plans to support schools to address requirements of Board Metrics on Health and Safety
LaurenIV. A. Presentation on Department of Education plans for opening schools for the 2021-2022 school year: distance learning options, process for updated guidance from Hawaii State Department of Health, status of Board Metrics on Health and Safety (personal protective equipment and cleaning supplies, social distance, and classroom ventilation), and plans to support schools to address requirements of Board Metrics on Health and Safety
Hilo/Waiakea Complex AreaV. A. Board Action on findings and recommendations of Investigative Committee (a permitted interaction group pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes, Section 92-2.5(b)(1)) investigating issues relating to the search for a superintendent, including transition timeline and process, recommendation for an interim superintendent, search timeline and process, and composition of group conducting search: composition of group conducting search
R.A. IV. A. Presentation on Department of Education plans for opening schools for the 2021-2022 school year: distance learning options, process for updated guidance from Hawaii State Department of Health, status of Board Metrics on Health and Safety (personal protective equipment and cleaning supplies, social distance, and classroom ventilation), and plans to support schools to address requirements of Board Metrics on Health and Safety
Sheldon OshioWaikele Elementary SchoolV. A. Board Action on findings and recommendations of Investigative Committee (a permitted interaction group pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes, Section 92-2.5(b)(1)) investigating issues relating to the search for a superintendent, including transition timeline and process, recommendation for an interim superintendent, search timeline and process, and composition of group conducting search: composition of group conducting search
Ingrid KisselIV. A. Presentation on Department of Education plans for opening schools for the 2021-2022 school year: distance learning options, process for updated guidance from Hawaii State Department of Health, status of Board Metrics on Health and Safety (personal protective equipment and cleaning supplies, social distance, and classroom ventilation), and plans to support schools to address requirements of Board Metrics on Health and Safety
HGEA Unit 6 Board of DirectorsV. A. Board Action on findings and recommendations of Investigative Committee (a permitted interaction group pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes, Section 92-2.5(b)(1)) investigating issues relating to the search for a superintendent, including transition timeline and process, recommendation for an interim superintendent, search timeline and process, and composition of group conducting search: composition of group conducting search
Nicole IglesiasIV. A. Presentation on Department of Education plans for opening schools for the 2021-2022 school year: distance learning options, process for updated guidance from Hawaii State Department of Health, status of Board Metrics on Health and Safety (personal protective equipment and cleaning supplies, social distance, and classroom ventilation), and plans to support schools to address requirements of Board Metrics on Health and Safety


VII. Adjournment

Board Chairperson Payne adjourned the meeting at 3:30 p.m.