What's Being Discussed

Budget update for 2026–2027: The Board's Business Management Officer will present an overview of the current budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
Hiring a new Executive Director: The committee will discuss forming a small working group — called a Permitted Interaction Group — to manage the process of recruiting and selecting a new Executive Director for the Hawaiʻi Teacher Standards Board (HTSB).
Welcome of new committee members and approval of minutes from the April 24, 2026 meeting.

Decisions Expected

The committee may vote to approve the April 2026 meeting minutes.
The committee may take action on forming the Permitted Interaction Group responsible for overseeing the Executive Director search and selection process.
The budget presentation may prompt discussion or action related to the 2026–2027 fiscal year budget.

Who Should Pay Attention

Teachers and educators in Hawaiʻi, since the HTSB sets the licensing and credentialing standards that affect their careers.
Parents and community members interested in teacher quality and accountability in Hawaiʻi public schools.
Anyone interested in HTSB leadership, as the Board is beginning the process of selecting a new Executive Director.

This meeting is open to the public both in person at 650 Iwilei Road, Suite 158, Honolulu, and online via Zoom (Meeting ID: 818 4258 7841, Passcode: 023833). Public testimony is welcome. Written comments may be emailed to htsb@hawaii.gov at least 48 hours before the meeting.