What's Being Discussed

Kahu Kū Mauna Report: An update from the advisory council that represents Native Hawaiian interests in the stewardship of Maunakea.
Executive Director's Report: Staff will present on two topics:

The ongoing transition to the Maunakea Stewardship and Oversight Authority (MKSOA), a new body taking on a joint management role for Maunakea.
A review of a memo from the Committee on Facilities and Long-Range Planning dated October 29, 2026, which may require board action.

Private (Executive) Session: The board will meet privately with its attorney to discuss the board's legal rights and responsibilities in its joint management role with MKSOA. This is a closed session permitted under Hawaii's open meetings law.

Decisions Expected

The board will vote to approve the minutes from the October 6, 2026 meeting.
The board may take action on the Committee on Facilities and Long-Range Planning memo, though specific details will be in the meeting materials.

Who Should Pay Attention

Native Hawaiian communities and cultural practitioners with ties to Maunakea.
Astronomy and science community members who work with or around Maunakea observatories.
Hawaiʻi Island residents interested in how Maunakea is managed and overseen.
Anyone following the MKSOA transition and changes to Maunakea's governance structure.

The meeting is open to the public in person in Hilo and via Zoom. Public testimony is accepted by email, mail, or fax. Oral testifiers must register by 7:00 a.m. on the day of the meeting.