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Public Charter School Commission
- Date:
- Thursday, 08/13/2026
- Start Time:
- 09:00 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 (Chairperson)
Brandon K. Bunag (Vice Chairperson)
Jill Baldemor | Donna Camvel| Pelehonuamea Harman
Cathy K. Ikeda | Keolani Noa | Vacant | Vacant
NOTICE OF MEETING
9:00 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. |
- 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 July 9, 2026
IV. State Public Charter School Commission Committee Composition and Commission Advisors
a. Announcement of the Governing Board and School Director Advisors
b. Action on the Selection of the Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Committee Members for the Administration & Operations Committee, Applications Committee, and Performance & Accountability Committee
- Action on the Addition of Verity CPAs to the List of Approved Charter School Auditors
VI. Charter School Bright Spot Presentation by Namahana School
VII. Charter Schools on Charter Contract 4.0
a. Possible Action on the Renewal Process, Timeline, and Criteria
b. Possible Action on the Renewal Material including the Performance Report, Application, Requests for Modifications/Amendments, and Templates
c. Presentation on Renewal Charter Contract Extension and Early Renewal Options for Eligible Charter Schools whose Contracts end on June 30, 2028
d. Updates on Charter Contract 4.0 Conditions, Future Updates and Expectations
i. Connections Public Charter School
ii. DreamHouse ‘Ewa Beach
iii. Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha
VIII. Applications Committee
a. Recap of the July 9, 2026 Committee Meeting
b. Action on the 2026-27 Applications Cycle: Timeline, Process, Application Questions and Requirements and Evaluation Criteria
IX. Executive Director’s Report
a. Commission and Charter School Highlights
b. Current and Upcoming Projects
c. Issued Notices of Concern
- 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. |
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The Commission welcomes public testimony on agenda items. |
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Testimony Options |
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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 or representative of an organization 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 to sign up to testify.
When your name is called, please state your name and the agenda item you are testifying on.
For help with Zoom, visit link https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us |
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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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