What's Being Discussed

• Meeting minutes: The committee will review and approve notes from its May 14, 2026 meeting.
• Committee planning: Members will go over the committee's charter and schedule for the 2026–2027 school year.
• Admissions policy change: A request to update the admissions policy for Ka ʻUmeke Kāʻeo charter school will be reviewed.
• Charter contract updates: The committee will receive updates on contract conditions for four charter schools: Hakipuʻu Academy, Ke Ana Laʻahana Public Charter School, Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center, and Connections Public Charter School.
• Financial health check: Staff will present the final quarterly financial risk assessment reports for the 2025–2026 school year, examining each charter school's financial stability.
• Federal programs update: The committee will hear a presentation on how federal education funding (Titles I, II, III, and IV) is being used, including which schools need extra support and how progress is being measured.

Decisions Expected

• Approval of the May 14, 2026 meeting minutes
• Possible approval of the admissions policy change for Ka ʻUmeke Kāʻeo
• Possible action on financial risk reports and federal program scorecards

Who Should Pay Attention

• Families and students at Ka ʻUmeke Kāʻeo, Hakipuʻu Academy, Ke Ana Laʻahana, Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha, and Connections Public Charter School
• Anyone interested in how Hawaii's public charter schools are funded, monitored, and held accountable
• Community members who want to weigh in on charter school admissions or financial oversight