Board of Education (Department of Education)

Human Resources Committee Meeting

Date & Time Thursday, November 12, 2026 11:30 AM
Location Queen Liliuokalani Building 404 1390 Miller Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
Remote Access Also available online — check the official notice for connection details.
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What's Being Discussed

  • Lōkahi HR Modernization update: The Department of Education will brief the committee on the progress of its effort to modernize the state's human resources systems for public schools.
  • Leadership competencies policy: The committee will review a Department of Education proposal to begin developing a new policy around leadership competencies — the skills and qualities expected of school and department leaders.

Decisions Expected

  • The committee is expected to vote on whether to move forward with developing a policy related to leadership competencies for Department of Education leaders.
  • The HR Modernization item is listed as an informational update — no vote is expected on that topic.

Who Should Pay Attention

  • DOE employees and school administrators who may be affected by changes to HR systems or leadership standards.
  • Parents and community members interested in how school leaders are evaluated and developed.
  • Anyone interested in public school policy in Hawaiʻi.

The meeting takes place on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. at the Queen Liliʻuokalani Building, Room 404, in Honolulu. The public may also attend virtually via WebEx. Public testimony is welcome on each agenda item — sign up in advance at boe.hawaii.gov/submit-testimony/. Each speaker has three minutes. For accessibility accommodations, contact the Board Office at (808) 586-3334.

How to Participate

This is a public meeting — all community members are welcome to attend and provide testimony. Meetings are typically held in person and may also be accessible online.