What's Being Discussed

The Hawaii State Board of Education's Finance and Infrastructure Committee is holding a meeting on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. The committee will receive updates from the Department of Education on several school facilities and food topics:

• Capital improvement projects — an overview of the Department's construction and major improvement work across schools
• Fire alarm systems — a status update on the condition and progress of fire alarm upgrades at schools statewide
• School facilities repair and maintenance — a general update on the state of upkeep and repairs at school buildings
• Locally sourced school meals — a progress report on the state's goal of having 30% of school meals made up of locally grown or produced food, as required by Hawaii law

The committee will also vote to approve minutes from its March 12, 2026 meeting.

Decisions Expected

• Approval of the March 12, 2026 meeting minutes
• No other formal votes are listed, but the committee may take action based on the updates presented

Who Should Pay Attention

• Parents and students concerned about the safety and condition of school buildings
• School staff and administrators affected by facilities maintenance or construction projects
• Local farmers and food suppliers interested in the push for locally sourced school meals
• Community members who want to weigh in on how public school resources are managed

The meeting is open to the public in person at Room 404, Queen Liliuokalani Building, 1390 Miller Street, Honolulu. Virtual participation is also available as a courtesy via WebEx.