What's Being Discussed
The State Public Charter School Commission is holding a general business meeting on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. The meeting is open to the public in person at 1164 Bishop Street, Suite 1100, Honolulu, or via Zoom and phone. Two main topics are on the agenda:

Performance & Accountability Committee report: Commissioners will review what was discussed at the committee's September 10, 2026 meeting.
Ka ʻUmeke Kāʻeo admissions policy: The Commission will consider a request to change how this charter school admits students.
Nā Wai Ola Public Charter School location change: The Commission will consider updating the school's official contract to reflect a move. The school would remove its site at 18-1359 Volcano Road, Mountain View and add a new location at 999 Ululani Street, Hilo.

Decisions Expected

A vote on whether to approve changes to Ka ʻUmeke Kāʻeo's admissions policy.
A vote on whether to officially update Nā Wai Ola Public Charter School's contract to recognize its new physical location in Hilo.

Who Should Pay Attention

Families and students currently enrolled in or applying to Ka ʻUmeke Kāʻeo or Nā Wai Ola Public Charter School
Residents of the Mountain View and Hilo communities on Hawaiʻi Island
Anyone interested in Hawaii's public charter school oversight and policy

Public testimony is welcome. Each speaker gets two minutes. Written testimony can be submitted to commission.mail@spcsc.hawaii.gov.