What's Being Discussed

The Hawaiʻi Teacher Standards Board (HTSB) is holding a short special meeting on September 18, 2026, at 12:30 PM. The meeting is available both in person at 650 Iwilei Road, Suite 158, Honolulu and online via Zoom.

The main topic is:

• Planning the search for a new Executive Director — The board will review a proposed timeline and action plan created by a small working group (called a Permitted Interaction Group) to guide the process of finding and hiring a new Executive Director for the HTSB.

Decisions Expected

• The full board, meeting as a Committee of the Whole, is expected to take action on the Executive Director search timeline and action plan (agenda item NBI 26-09).
• Public testimony will be accepted before the board acts on this item.

Who Should Pay Attention

• Teachers and school staff who are interested in HTSB leadership and how it affects licensing and credentialing standards.
• Education advocates and parents concerned about teacher qualification standards in Hawaiʻi public schools.
• Anyone interested in applying for or following the Executive Director position at the HTSB.
• Members of the public who wish to comment — written testimony can be submitted by email to htsb@hawaii.gov, by fax, or by mail at least 48 hours before the meeting.

The next regular HTSB meeting is scheduled for November 13, 2026.