School Facilities Authority (Department of Education)
School Facilities Authority Board Meeting - September 2026
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What's Being Discussed
The Hawaii School Facilities Authority (SFA) Board is holding its regular meeting on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at 2759 South King Street, Room C5, Honolulu. A courtesy Zoom option is also available for the public. Key topics include:
- Updates from subcommittees focused on preschool expansion, school modernization, workforce housing, and planning
- A report from the Executive Director covering ongoing operations and programs in preschool expansion, new school construction, and workforce housing
- A look ahead at the 2027 SFA Board meeting schedule
Decisions Expected
The Board is expected to vote on several important items:
- Budget requests for the 2027–2029 fiscal period
- Priority areas for expanding preschool classrooms across Hawaii
- Adopting a new strategic framework for the School Facilities Authority
- Bylaw amendments to rename and update the scope of the School Modernization Subcommittee
- Setting performance evaluation priorities for the Executive Director for Fiscal Year 2026–2027
- Determining the SFA's legislative priorities for the 2027 Legislative Session
Who Should Pay Attention
- Parents and families interested in preschool availability and new school construction
- Teachers, school staff, and education workers who may be affected by workforce housing programs
- Community members concerned about school infrastructure and long-term planning in Hawaii
- Legislators and advocates tracking education policy and upcoming legislative priorities
The public may submit written testimony by emailing sfaboard@hisfa.org at least 24 hours before the meeting, or provide oral testimony in person or via Zoom.
Usun Kopwe Fen Eis
Ei ew public meeting — meinisin community member ko ra welcome pwe repwe attend me kamo testimony. Meeting ko ra typically féér in person me ra pwal tongeni accessible online.