What's Being Discussed

The Hawaiʻi Teacher Standards Board (HTSB) is holding its General Business Meeting on August 14, 2026, at 9:00 AM. The board oversees teacher licensing and professional standards for Hawaiʻi's public schools. Key topics include:

• Announcements about board and staff vacancies, including an open Deputy Attorney General position
• Updates from the Executive Director's March and April reports, including a data-sharing agreement with the Hawaiʻi Department of Education
• A licensing update covering recent teacher license activity
• An update on the Registered Teacher Apprenticeship program
• A budget update from the board's Business Management Officer
• Reports from board members and staff on recent conferences, including events focused on the educator shortage and teacher preparation quality

Decisions Expected

The board is expected to vote on several items:

• Appointing an Interim Executive Director, effective August 17, 2026
• Electing board officers and assigning committees for the 2026–2027 year
• Forming a search group to find a permanent Executive Director
• Affirming teacher licenses issued between April and June 2026
• Granting a 6-month extension to the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa for state approval following an accreditation decision

Who Should Pay Attention

• Teachers and teacher candidates seeking or renewing licenses in Hawaiʻi
• University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa students and faculty in educator preparation programs
• School administrators and HR professionals affected by teacher credentialing
• Parents and community members interested in teacher quality standards

The meeting is open to the public in person at 650 Iwilei Road, Suite 158, Honolulu, or via Zoom. Public testimony is accepted.