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Public Charter School Commission
- Date:
- Thursday, 07/09/2026
- Start Time:
- 10:00 AM
- Place:
- 1164 Bishop Street, Suite 1100, Honolulu, 96813 and Zoom
Agenda
State of Hawaii
State Public Charter School Commission
(ʻAha Kula Hoʻāmana)
GENERAL BUSINESS MEETING
MEMBERS
Alex Harris (Vice Chairperson)
Jill Baldemor | Brandon K. Bunag | Donna Camvel| Pelehonuamea Harman
Cathy K. Ikeda | Keolani Noa | Vacant | Vacant
NOTICE OF MEETING
Thursday, July 9, 2026
10:00 A.M.
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Viewing/Participation Options |
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Physical Location: 1164 Bishop Street, Suite 1100, Honolulu, HI 96813 Parking costs are the responsibility of the individual. |
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Participant via Zoom: Click on the Zoom link to join using your computer or mobile app: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83060044370?pwd=sMTvOpPaeaxenEQxxeOU0qB3TOClvF.1 If prompted, enter the meeting ID: 830 6004 4370 and meeting passcode: Commission Phone and data charges may apply. |
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Participate via phone (audio only): Participants may also call using the Zoom phone number: 1-669-900-6833. When prompted, enter the meeting ID: 830 6004 4370#, followed by audio passcode: 7140139570# Phone numbers will be visible in the participant list. Phone and data charges may apply. |
AGENDA
- Call to Order
- Public Testimony on all Agenda Items
The Commission will accept public testimony on all agenda items at the beginning of the meeting and at the beginning of each agenda item.
Phone (audio only) Participants may unmute themselves when the Chair opens the floor for audio only testifiers. Zoom Participants may use the chat box to sign-up to testify. In-person Participants may sign up using the testimony sheet at the public site to sign up to testify. When your name is called, please state your name and the agenda item you are testifying on.
III. Action on the General Business Meeting Minutes for May 14, 2026 and May 28, 2026
IV. State Public Charter School Commission:
a. Mahalo to Commissioners Makalapua Alencastre, Lehua Veincent, and Commission Advisors Todd Erskine and Lydia Trinidad
b. Action on the Selection of the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for the State Public Charter School Commission for July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027
c. Meeting calendar for July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027: second and fourth Thursday of each month
V. 2027 Hawaiʻi Charter School Teacher of the Year, Mr. Fahri Arik, Kūlia Academy
VI. Executive Director’s Report
a. Commission and Charter School Highlights
b. Current and Upcoming Projects
c. Issued Notices of Concern
VII. Performance & Accountability Committee
a. Report on the May 14, 2026 Committee Meeting
b. Action on Request to Amend the Admissions Policy for Hakipuʻu Academy
c. Action on Request to Amend the Admissions Policy for Kanu o Ka ʻĀina New Century Public Charter School
d. Action on Request to Amend the Admissions Policy for Parkway Village Preschool
VIII. Update on Closure of the Hakipuʻu Academy’s Notice of Concern (NOC #2025.08.0.1), Corrective Action Plan and Notice of Deficiency regarding Non-Compliance with the Elementary and Secondary Education Act and Public Charter School Contract 4.0
IX. Action on Issuing Hakipuʻu Academy a Notice of Concern and Notice of Deficiency under Contract 4.1, as it relates to NOC/NOD #2025.05.O.6-FPT Regarding Non-compliance with Title I Requirements
X. Administration & Operations Committee Report on May 14, 2026 Committee Meeting
XI. Update on Cohort 1 Charter Schools
a. Status of the Charter Contract 4.1 Execution and Academic Performance Framework Indicators
b. Charter Contract Conditions: Future Updates and Expectations
i. Hakipuʻu Academy
ii. Kamaile Academy Public Charter School
iii. Ke Ana Laʻahana Public Charter School
iv. Kona Pacific Public Charter School
v. Laupāhoehoe Community Public Charter School
vi. Waimea Middle Public Conversion Charter School
- Adjournment
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The meeting will be conducted pursuant to HRS §92-3.7. Commissioners and members of the public may participate via interactive conference technology or in person at the physical location indicated below. If the Zoom connection is interrupted during the meeting, the meeting will be recessed for up to thirty (30 minutes) to restore connectivity. If the audiovisual connection cannot be restored the meeting may reconvene with audio only using the phone information listed above. If the connection cannot be restored within the thirty (30) minutes of interruption and the Commission has not provided information on how the meeting will be continued (date, time and connection information), then the meeting will be terminated. All Commission meetings will be recorded (except for executive sessions) and made available after the meeting on the Commission’s website or in the approved meeting minutes. |
Due to character limit, please see attached Agenda for full testimony details.
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The Commission welcomes public testimony on agenda items. |
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Written testimony Individuals interested in submitting written public testimony shall clearly identify the agenda item the testimony pertains to and submit the written testimony to commission.mail@spcsc.hawaii.gov or 1164 Bishop Street, Suite 1100, Honolulu, HI 96813. Written testimony is posted to the Commission’s website. Please omit any personal information you do not want posted. |
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Testimony in person or online Each individual is allotted two minutes on an agenda item, or an amount of time otherwise designated by the Chairperson, to provide oral testimony to the Commission. Testifiers may testify once on an agenda item. Testimony will be received during agenda item II. and at the beginning of each agenda item. Testimony must be related to an item that is on the agenda. Oral testimony is captured in the meeting minutes. Zoom Participants may use the chat box to sign-up to testify. Phone (audio only) Participants may unmute themselves when the Chair opens the floor for audio only testifiers. In-person Participants may sign up using the testimony sheet at the public site. |
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If you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability, contact the Commission office at 808-586-3775 or commission.mail@spcsc.hawaii.gov as soon as possible. Requests made as early as possible have a greater likelihood of being fulfilled. Upon request, this notice is available in alternate/accessible formats. |
The Commission’s board packet will be available no later than three business days prior to the meeting date at https://www.chartercommission.hawaii.gov/state-public-charter-school-commission-meetings and at the Commission office (1164 Bishop Street, Suite 1100, Honolulu, HI 96813).
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