What's Being Discussed

Approving meeting minutes from May 14 and May 28, 2026
Saying farewell and expressing thanks to departing commissioners and advisors
Reviewing the Commission's upcoming meeting schedule for 2026–2027 (second and fourth Thursdays each month)
Recognizing Mr. Fahri Arik of Kūlia Academy as the 2027 Hawaiʻi Charter School Teacher of the Year
Updates from the Executive Director on school highlights, ongoing projects, and any formal warnings issued to schools
Proposed changes to admissions policies at Hakipuʻu Academy, Kanu o Ka ʻĀina New Century Public Charter School, and Parkway Village Preschool
An update on a previously issued compliance warning to Hakipuʻu Academy related to federal education law and their charter contract
Status updates on six Cohort 1 charter schools, including Hakipuʻu Academy, Kamaile Academy, Ke Ana Laʻahana, Kona Pacific, Laupāhoehoe Community, and Waimea Middle

Decisions Expected

Electing a new Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for the 2026–2027 term
Voting on admissions policy changes for three charter schools
Voting on issuing Hakipuʻu Academy a new formal warning (Notice of Concern and Notice of Deficiency) related to federal Title I funding requirements
Approving prior meeting minutes

Who Should Pay Attention

Parents and students at Hakipuʻu Academy, Kanu o Ka ʻĀina, and Parkway Village Preschool — admissions policy changes may affect enrollment
Families at Cohort 1 charter schools — the Commission will discuss academic performance and contract requirements
Anyone interested in charter school oversight and accountability in Hawaiʻi