What's Being Discussed
The Hawaii State Public Charter School Commission is holding a general business meeting on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. The main focus is reviewing whether four public charter schools should have their operating contracts renewed. Each school will be evaluated on its academic results, financial health, and how well it has been run. The four schools under review are:

Hālau Kū Māna New Century Public Charter School
Laupāhoehoe Community Public Charter School
The Volcano School of Arts and Sciences
West Hawaiʻi Explorations Academy

For each school, commissioners will look at performance reports, review the school's renewal application, and discuss any concerns before making a decision.

Decisions Expected
The Commission is expected to vote on whether to renew or not renew the charter contract for each of the four schools. If a contract is renewed, commissioners will also decide on the length and any specific conditions attached to the new contract.

Who Should Pay Attention

Students and families currently enrolled at any of the four schools
Teachers and staff at Hālau Kū Māna, Laupāhoehoe, Volcano School, or West Hawaiʻi Explorations Academy
Community members on Oʻahu and Hawaiʻi Island who support or are interested in these schools
Anyone interested in public charter school oversight in Hawaii

The public can attend in person in Honolulu, join via Zoom, or call in by phone. Written testimony can also be submitted by email to commission.mail@spcsc.hawaii.gov. Each speaker is allowed two minutes per agenda item.