Through the first nine months of 2019, Hawaii hotels statewide reported slight growth in both revenue per available room (RevPAR) and average daily rate (ADR) compared to the same period in 2018. In fact, Hawaii hotels had the highest RevPAR and ADR through the first three quarters of 2019 when compared to other top U.S. markets.  According to the Hawaii Hotel Performance Report published by the Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA), statewide RevPAR rose to $228 (+1.5%), with ADR at $281 (+1.9%) and occupancy of 81.3 percent (-0.3 percentage points) (Figure 1) year-to-date through September 2019. HTA’s Tourism Research Division issued the report’s findings utilizing data compiled by STR, Inc., which conducts the largest and most comprehensive survey of hotel properties in the Hawaiian Islands. Year-to-date through September 2019, statewide hotel room revenues of $3.37 billion were similar to the same period in 2018. There were nearly 230,000 fewer available room nights (-1.5%) and slightly more than 226,000 fewer occupied room nights (-1.9%) compared to a year ago (Figure 2). Several hotel properties across the state were closed for renovation or had rooms out of service for renovation during the first three quarters of 2019. Luxury Class properties reported RevPAR of $433 (+3.2%), with ADR at $560 (+1.0%) and occupancy of 77.4 percent (+1.6 percentage points). Midscale & Economy Class hotels reported RevPAR of $144 (-2.6%), with ADR at $176 (-0.7%) and occupancy of 81.8 percent (-1.6 percentage points). Comparison to Top U.S. Markets In comparison to other top U.S. markets, hotels in the Hawaiian Islands earned the highest RevPAR at $228 for the first nine months of 2019, followed by San Francisco/San Mateo at $211 (+3.4%) and New York City at $207 (-3.2%) (Figure 3). Hawaii also led the U.S. markets in ADR at $281, followed by San Francisco/San Mateo at $254 (+4.3%) and New York City at $243 (-1.9%) (Figure 4). The Hawaiian Islands ranked third for occupancy at 81.3 percent, with New York City topping the list at 85.4 percent (-1.1 percentage points) (Figure 5). Hotel Results by County Through the first nine months of 2019, Maui County hotels led Hawaii’s four island counties in RevPAR at $311 (+4.0%), with ADR at $397 (+2.6%) and occupancy of 78.4 percent (+1.1 percentage points). Oahu hotels earned slightly higher RevPAR of $201 (+0.9%), with ADR at $238 (+1.2%) and occupancy of 84.5 percent (-0.3 percentage points).  Hotels on the island of Hawaii reported RevPAR growth to $204 (+3.7%), with increases in both ADR to $264 (+2.7%) and occupancy of 77.1 percent (+0.8 percentage points).  Kauai hotels’ RevPAR decreased to $209 (-8.9%), with declines in both ADR to $284 (-1.8%) and occupancy of 73.6 percent (-5.7 percentage points). Comparison to International Markets When compared to international “sun and sea” destinations, Hawaii’s counties ranked among the top 10 markets for RevPAR in the first nine months of 2019. Hotels in French Polynesia ranked highest in RevPAR at $395 (+7.9%), followed by Maldives at $351 (+1.7%). Maui County ranked third, with Kauai, the island of Hawaii, and Oahu ranked fifth, sixth, and seventh, respectively (Figure 7). French Polynesia also led in ADR at $566 (+2.1%), followed by Maldives at $528 (+0.7%). Maui County ranked third, with Kauai, the island of Hawaii, and Oahu ranked sixth, seventh, and eighth, respectively (Figure 7). Oahu led in occupancy for sun and sea destinations, followed by Maui County, the island of Hawaii, Aruba (76.2%, +0.8 percentage points),and Kauai (Figure 8). September 2019 Hotel Performance For the month of September, RevPAR statewide grew to $193 (+4.4%), with ADR at $247 (+3.2%) and occupancy of 78.2 percent (+0.9 percentage points) (Figure 9). Hawaii hotel room revenues statewide increased 3.3 percent to $313.1 million in September. There were approximately 800 more occupied room nights (+0.1%) and nearly 18,000 fewer available room nights (-1.1%) compared to a year ago (Figure 10). Several hotel properties across the state were closed for renovation or had rooms out of service for renovation during September. However, the number of rooms out of service may be under-reported. Luxury Class properties led in growth of RevPAR at $329 (+9.7%) in September, which was driven by increases in occupancy to 72.1 percent (+3.8 percentage points) and ADR to $456 (+3.9%). Midscale & Economy Class hotels reported RevPAR of $131 (+3.5%) with ADR at $164 (+1.4%) and occupancy of 79.8 percent (+1.6 percentage points). In September, Maui County hotels reported the highest RevPAR of all four counties at $232 (+7.5%), which was supported by increases in both ADR to $319 (+4.9%) and occupancy of 72.7 percent (+1.7 percentage points). Maui’s luxury resort region of Wailea reported RevPAR of $380 (+4.4%), with ADR growth ($461, +7.5%) offsetting lower occupancy (82.4%, -2.4 percentage points). Oahu hotels earned 2.4 percent RevPAR growth to $191, driven by higher ADR ($227, +2.4%) and no change in occupancy of 84.1 percent. Waikiki hotels reported growth in RevPAR, ADR, and occupancy for September. Hotels on the island of Hawaii saw increases in RevPAR to $150 (+20.9%), ADR to $222 (+8.6%), and occupancy to 67.5 percent (+6.8 percentage points) in September compared to a year ago. In May 2018, Kilauea volcano started erupting in lower Puna, which contributed to a downturn in visitors to the island of Hawaii in succeeding months.  RevPAR for Kauai hotels fell to $165 (-9.9%) in September, with declines in both ADR to $241 (-4.0%) and occupancy to 68.6 percent (-4.5 percentage points). Tables of hotel performance statistics, including data presented in the report are available for viewing online at: https://www.hawaiitourismauthority.org/research/infrastructure-research/ About the Hawaii Hotel Performance Report The Hawaii Hotel Performance Report is produced using hotel survey data compiled by STR, Inc., the largest survey of its kind in Hawaii. The survey generally excludes properties with under 20 lodging units, such as small bed and breakfasts, youth hostels, single-family vacation rentals, cottages, individually rented vacation condominiums and sold timeshare units no longer available for hotel use. The data has been weighted both geographically and by class of property to compensate for any over and/or under representation of hotel survey participants by location and type. For September 2019, the survey included 162 properties representing 48,212 rooms, or 89.3 percent of all lodging properties with 20 rooms or more in the Hawaiian Islands, including full service, limited service, and condominium hotels. #Hawaii #HawaiiTourism #GoHawaii #HotelPerformanceReport #RevPAR #HawaiiTourismAuthority #STRInc #HawaiiState #Tourism

Lactation Room 2: Women's Legislative Caucus members celebrate the blessing and opening of the new Lactation Room at the State Capitol. (From left) Rep. Linda Ichiyama, Rep. Lauren Matsumoto, Sen. Laura H. Thielen, Sen. Rosalyn H. Baker, Rep. Della Au Belatti, Sen. Sharon Y. Moriwaki, Rep. Lisa Kitagawa, and Rep. Nadine K. Nakamura. WOMEN'S LEGISLATIVE CAUCUS OPENS LACTATION ROOM FOR MOTHERS ATTENDING PUBLIC HEARINGS AT THE STATE CAPITOL Room will provide privacy, comfort for mothers to nurse babies, express milk The Women's Legislative Caucus (WLC) today held a blessing and opening ceremony for the first Lactation Room at the State Capitol. The room, located on the second floor, will provide a comfortable, private space for mothers to nurse their babies and express milk.  The space is comfortably furnished with a table, chair, posters and a rug provided by the House and Senate Clerks offices for the project. "In the past, mothers who came to the Capitol to talk to lawmakers, attend hearings, or testify did not have a private, hygienic place to use a breast pump," said Representative Linda Ichiyama, Women's Legislative Caucus Co-Convener. "This new room for mothers and families removes a barrier to open participation in government. I'm grateful it all came together before the start of the next legislative session." Lactation Room 1: Women's Legislative Caucus Co-Convener (from left) Senators Laura H. Thielen and Rosalyn H. Baker, and Representatives Lauren Matsumoto and Linda Ichiyama inside the new Lactation Room. "We have wanted to make this room available for a couple years and needed to find the right space," said Senator Rosalyn H. Baker, Co-Convener of the WLC. "The Lactation Room will allow mothers who are breastfeeding to feel safe and comfortable when they visit the Capitol." Leʻa Minton, Board President of Breastfeeding Hawaiʻi, said the lactation room is critical for allowing mothers to take part in the legislative process. "Lactation rooms are opening in government building across the country," Minton said. "Mothers have the right to breastfeed or express milk and still take part in the legislative process. We want to thank the Women's Legislative Caucus for making this happen." Misty Kela'i, Executive Director of the Mayor's Office of Culture and the Arts, performed the blessing ceremony. Legislators have also provided funds to install diaper changing stations on each floor of the Capitol. That project will provide at least one changing station per floor and is currently being planned. The bipartisan Women's Legislative Caucus is comprised of women elected to the State House of Representatives and the Senate and established more than 20 years ago to advocate bills on behalf of the women of the state of Hawai'i. #LactationRoom #BreastfeedingHawaii #HawaiiStateCapitol #WomensLegislativeCaucus #BiPartisanPower #HawaiiSenate #HouseHouseofRepresentatives #RozBaker #LauraThielen #SharonMoriwaki

Ka‘imiloa Elementary School teacher Cecilia Chung was named the 2020 Hawaiʻi State Teacher of the Year.  Chung, affectionately known as CC, received the state's top teaching award from Governor David Ige and Superintendent Dr. Christina Kishimoto during an awards ceremony held at Washington Place. Chung will represent Hawaiʻi in the National Teacher of the Year program in Washington, D.C. The honor is presented annually to a classroom teacher selected from more than 11,000 educators within the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (HIDOE). Chung was among 15 Complex Area Teachers of the Year and Charter School Teacher of the Year recognized today. “CC is a passionate educator who has an ability to elevate and inspire those around her,” said Superintendent Kishimoto. “Whether she’s helping to produce the next generation of leaders in her classroom, or mentoring our future teacher leaders here at the Department, CC continues to leave an indelible mark on our community through her hard work. We look forward to following CC's achievements as she continues to inspire those around her to deliver on the power and promise of public education." Chung joined the HIDOE family in 2013 and currently serves as the technology integration coach for grades K-6 at Ka‘imiloa Elementary in Ewa Beach. A mentor and inspiration to her fellow educators, Chung has led and facilitated a variety of workshops for the education community including the Schools of the Future Conference, EdCamp for West Oʻahu, and Kamehameha Schools’ Ed Tech Conference.  She is also a Hawaiʻi State Teacher Fellow, a role in which she works with other thoughtfully and rigorously selected public school teachers to grow their leadership skills, collaborate to bring the voices of teachers to decision makers, empower teachers and elevate the teaching profession. The full list of finalists honored today are, in alphabetical order: Jessica Adkins, Baldwin-Kekaulike-Maui Complex, Maui High. Kai Ah Hee, Honokaʻa-Kealakehe-Kohala-Konawaena Complex, West Hawaiʻi District Office. Courtney Carpenter, Farrington-Kaiser-Kalani Complex, Waikīkī Elementary. Dustin Chang, ʻAiea-Moanalua-Radford Complex, Pearl Harbor Elementary. Cecilia Chung, Campbell-Kapolei Complex, Ka‘imiloa Elementary. Celeste Endo, Kaimukī-McKinley-Roosevelt Complex, Queen Ka‘ahumanu Elementary.  Taylor Flett, Leilehua-Mililani-Waialua Complex, Wheeler Middle. Zoe Ingerson, Public Charter Schools, School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability (SEEQS). Nikki Morishige, Castle-Kahuku Complex, Waiāhole Elementary.  Megan Nii, Kauai Complex, Wilcox Elementary. Russell Rapoza, Kaʻū-Keaʻau-Pāhoa Complex, Kea‘au High. Ululani Russo, Nānākuli-Waiʻanae Complex, Waiʻanae Intermediate. Kathy Sewake, Hilo-Waiākea Complex, Waiākea Elementary. Kaui Spitalsky, Hāna-Lahainaluna-Lānaʻi-Molokaʻi Complex, Lahainaluna High. Crystal Stafford, Kailua-Kalāheo Complex, Kalāheo High. Jennifer Yamaguchi, Pearl City-Waipahu Complex, Pearl City Highlands Elementary. Today's Teacher of the Year ceremony included: A $500 award to each finalist by The Polynesian Cultural Center, the program's corporate sponsor for over 30 years, and $1,000 award to the winner. A $100 award to each finalist by Hawaiʻi Schools Federal Credit Union, and a $250 award to the winner. Honorariums to each finalist by Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc. A one-year lease of a 2019 Kia Niro Hybrid courtesy of the Hawaiʻi Automobile Dealers Association and Aloha Kia to the winner. A $500 gas card courtesy of Par Hawaiʻi to the winner. For photos of the event, click here.  View the news release online here. #HawaiiTeacherOfTheYear #TeacherOfTheYear #CeciliaChung #KaimiloaElementary #EwaBeach #ChristinaKishimoto #HawaiisBest #Davidige

Hoʻōla Nā Pua is hosting, Campaign for a Safer Community, presented by the Hawai`i Tourism Authority and in partnership with the Hawaii Lodging and Tourism Association. We invite visitor industry management to join us for a half day symposium to raise awareness and combat sex trafficking. A symposium will be held on each island: Please visit following links for each respective island. Nov. 4: Oahu (The Royal Hawaiian, Waikiki) Nov. 5: Maui (The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Kaanapali) Nov. 6: Hawaii Island (Natural Energy Lab of Hawaii Authority – Hale Iako, Kailua-Kona) Nov. 7: Kauai (Sheraton Kauai Resort, Poipu) The state of Hawai`i is world renowned as a culturally authentic and unique destination for honeymoons and family vacations. The truth is that every day in Hawai`i, keiki are being targeted, exploited, and sold right here on our islands. Together, we will say “NO” to criminals exploiting people. Not on our property and not in our islands. Symposium Recommended For: Visitor industry management, including the following roles from hotels, transportation, and businesses that work in the tourism sector: General Managers, Human Resources Management, Hospitality Management, Security Management, Customer Service/Front Desk Management, and leaders in tourism. Law enforcement who are the first responders in supporting the visitor industry Symposium Topics: Defining Trafficking and Exploitation Tourism Industry Key Partners in Protecting Our Community Responding, Reporting, and Action Steps Featured Speakers are From: Polaris: This organization operates the National Human Trafficking Hotline and is a global leader in anti-trafficking. BEST (Businesses Ending Slavery & Trafficking): This organization works to align and equip leaders to use the power of business to prevent human trafficking. Law Enforcement: Local officials will share about their role in combating the crime of trafficking in our state on the federal and state levels. Registration Closes October 29, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. #HoolaNaPua #SexTrafficking #Hawaii #CampaignForASaferCommunity #HawaiiTourismAuthority #HawaiiTourism #TakeAStandAgainstTrafficking

The Hawaii Technology Development Corporation (HTDC) will host a two-day federal funding opportunities event featuring Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant programs and National Security Technology Accelerator (NSTXL) contracting program. Open to small businesses, research and development, and innovation companies looking for funding outside of the usual venues, the program will feature presentations, one-on-one meetings and networking opportunities. The event will feature speakers from SBIR agencies, including the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Department of Defense and the Department of the Navy. NSTXL will provide contracting opportunities with Department of Defense (DoD) technology scouts. One-on-one meetings and a networking reception will also be held. WHEN: November 4-5, 2019 Day one: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Day two: 8 a.m. to 12 noon WHERE: Foreign Trade Zone 9 521 Ala Moana Boulevard, Honolulu On-site parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Private/public paid parking lots are available across the street. DETAILS: The event is being held in partnership with NSTXL, the University of Hawaii, SBDC,and the Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii. It is priced at $110 and scholarships are available for neighbor island companies. To register, visit 2019sbir.eventbrite.com. For more information, visit HTDC’s website at www.htdc.org or contact sbir@htdc.org. About Hawaii Technology Development Corporation (HTDC) HTDC is a state agency, attached to the state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT). HTDC’s mission is to facilitate the development and growth of Hawaii’s high technology industry. HTDC is providing capital, building infrastructure and developing talent to foster innovation and diversify Hawaii’s economy. HTDC’s 80/80 Initiative is to create 80,000 new tech and innovation jobs that will provide high paying jobs for Hawaii residents. For more information, visit www.htdc.org. About the Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism (DBEDT) DBEDT is Hawaii’s resource center for economic and statistical data, business development opportunities, energy and conservation information, and foreign trade advantages. DBEDT’s mission is to achieve a Hawaii economy that embraces innovation and is globally competitive, dynamic and productive, providing opportunities for all Hawaii’s citizens. Through its attached agencies, the department fosters planned community development, creates affordable workforce housing units in high-quality living environments, and promotes innovation sector job growth. Visit dbedt.hawaii.gov. #HTDC #DBEDT #HawaiiBusiness #NationalSecurityTechnologyAccelerator #FundingOpportunities #FederalFunding Source: http://dbedt.hawaii.gov/blog/19-32/

Chief Energy Officer Scott Glenn issued the following statement in response to President Donald Trump’s affirmation that he plans to pull the United States out of the Paris climate agreement less than two weeks before his administration can formally start the process: “Hawaii is extremely disappointed with the failure of climate leadership at the federal level. Our small state has big ambitions, and by joining forces with the 25-governor U.S. Climate Alliance, we’re already producing significant actions. For Hawaii, climate change is an existential threat, and we cannot back down now—in fact, we need to ratchet up this ambition—to go well beyond the U.S.’s Paris pledge and keep warming to under 1.5 degrees.” #ParisClimateAgreement #ClimateChange #Hawaii #HawaiiEnergy #ScottGlenn #DonaldTrump

HONOLULU – Multi-agency efforts continue in the eradication of little fire ants (LFA) as several new infestations have been detected on Oahu, Maui and Kauai. There are currently seven sites being treated on Oahu, two on Maui and one on Kauai for infestation of LFA. October is Stop the Ant Month which reminds residents to be aware and check for LFA in their homes and yards. On Oahu, neighborhoods in Kaneohe, Ahuimanu, Lanikai, Kualoa, Makiki Heights, Pauoa, and Laie are currently being treated. Areas in Wailuku and Waihee on Maui and Kilauea on Kauai are also being treated for infestations. (See attached for details in each area). “The increasing number of LFA detections in previously uninfested areas should be cause for concern for everyone,” said Phyllis Shimabukuro-Geiser, chairperson of the Hawaii Board of Agriculture. “It is imperative that residents check their properties periodically to prevent the spread of infestations in their neighborhoods.” The Hawaii Department of Agriculture (HDOA), Hawaii Ant Lab (HAL) and partner agencies, including the Hawaii Invasive Species Council, the Invasive Species Committees on Oahu, Kauai, and Maui County and the Coordinating Group on Alien Pest Species (CGAPS) have been asking residents on Oahu, Kauai and Maui County to survey their properties for LFA by using a little peanut butter on a chopstick and leaving them in several areas for about one hour. Any ants collected should be put in a sealable plastic bag, placed in the freezer for at least 24 hours and dropped off or mailed to any HDOA office. An informational flyer may be downloaded at: http://hdoa.hawaii.gov/pi/files/2014/05/LFASurvey.pdf In addition, the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) has produced a three-minute video, “How to Test for LFA,” which shows the step-by-step procedure for testing for LFA. The video is available at: https://vimeo.com/97558997 LFA was first detected in the state on Hawaii Island in 1999. However, by time it was found, the ants were widely disbursed on the island and no treatment protocol existed for eradication. The HAL was then established to research best method of eradication and control of LFA. The treatment plans developed by HAL and HDOA entomologists have been very successful in eradicating new infestations. The protocol uses several types of pesticides and bait formulas applied on a six-week interval for a total of eight treatments. Originally from South America, LFA is considered among the world’s worst invasive species. LFA are tiny ants, measuring 1/16th inch long, and pale orange in color. LFA move slowly, unlike the tropical fire ant, which is established in Hawaii, can move quickly, and is much larger with a larger head in proportion to its body. LFA can produce painful stings and large red welts and may cause blindness in pets. They can build up very large colonies on the ground, in trees and other vegetation, and inside buildings and homes and completely overrun a property. Suspected invasive species should be reported to the state’s toll-free PEST HOTLINE – 643-PEST (7378). For more information on LFA in Hawaii, go to the HAL website at: http://www.littlefireants.com/ For more information on Stop the Ant campaign, go to: http://stoptheant.org/ # # # Current Areas Under Treatment for LFA (Oahu, Maui, Kauai) Kaneohe, Oahu Reported December 19, 2018 – Samples submitted to HAL Treatment zone 2 acres; 11 properties involved Treatment began January 2019; survey in July 2019 found no LFA Participating partners: HDOA, HAL Ahuimanu, Oahu Reported January 25, 2019 – Samples submitted by resident to Oahu Invasive Species Committee (OISC) Treatment zone 2 acres; 12 properties involved Treatment began March 2019 Participating partners: HDOA, HAL, OISC Lanikai, Oahu Reported June 13, 2019 – Resident submitted ant samples to HAL. Treatment zone < 2 acres; 6 properties involved Treatment began July 17, 2019 Participating partners: HDOA, HAL Kualoa, Oahu Reported May 8, 2019 – Kualoa staff submitted ant samples to OISC. Treatment zone 20 acres; pastures, natural areas, unpaved roadways Treatment began September 16, 2019 Participating Partners: Kualoa Ranch, HAL, HDOA, GCAPS, OISC, Oahu Army National Resource Program (OANRP), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Makiki Heights, Oahu Reported July 23, 2019 – Resident submitted ant samples to HAL – Oahu Treatment zone approximately 5 acres; 18 properties involved Treatment began October 9, 2019 Participating partners: HDOA, HAL Pauoa, Oahu Reported August 30, 2019 – Resident submitted ant samples to HDOA/HAL Delimiting surveys currently being conducted on approximately 2 acres and 8 properties involved Treatment will begin when surveys are complete Participating partners: HDOA, HAL Laie, Oahu Reported October 7, 2019 Delimiting surveys currently being conducted Participating partners: HDOA, HAL, GCAPS, OISC, OANRP, USFWLS Wailuku, Maui Reported April 3, 2019 – Resident submitted ant samples to HDOA Treatment zone 2.0 acres, residential area, 18 properties involved Treatment began April 30, 2019 Participating partners: HDOA, Maui Invasive Species Committee (MISC) Waihee, Maui Reported September 10, 2019 – Landscaper submitted ant sample to MISC Treatment zone approximately 5 acres, 3 properties involved Treatment will begin when surveys are complete Participating partners: HDOA, MISC Kilauea, Kauai Reported September 6, 2019 – ant sample turned in to HDOA by pest control operator Treatment zone 2.5 acres, 13 properties involved Started treatment October 21, 2019 Participating partners: HDOA, Kauai Invasive Species Committee Source: http://hdoa.hawaii.gov/blog/main/nr19-20lfainfestations/ #HawaiiFireAnts #FireAnts #LittleFireAnts #LFA #HOOA #HawaiiBoardofAgriculture #HawaiiAntLab #HawaiiInvasiveSpeciesCouncil

On April 18 at the Board of Education's General Business Meeting, Supt. Christina M. Kishimoto identified promises to our students to be achieved in every public school by 2030, organized around five themes: These are not new ideas: They draw from extensive community outreach during our last phase of strategic planning, our HĀ policy, and our work implementing the 2017-2020 Strategic Plan. The goal with our next 10 years is to identify, What will make these promises a reality for every student in every school by 2030? What does that look like, and how do we get there? PLAN PHASES Phase I feedback from the community (click to view news release) was collected through August 1, and included: 83 stakeholder groups registered 2,782 participants Phase II feedback (click to view news release) on a draft of the plan closed on Sept. 20, 2019. There were 314 respondents to the online survey who provided guidance on our action opportunities identified during Phase I. View results. You can still take our "Stake in the Ground" survey, launched during Phase II, to identify how you would like to help public schools with this work. Phase III feedback on proposed and future indicators is open through November 8: Review the Indicators document at bit.ly/2030-Indicators. This document also includes the top action opportunities selected by the community during Phase II feedback. Fill out our quick survey of proposed and future indicators at www.surveymonkey.com/r/2030Indicators. When approved by the Board of Education in early 2020, the 2030 Promise Plan will guide our policies, procedures operations, planning and other activities to ensure we’re on track to deliver on our promises. Power & Promise of Public Education On Sept. 5, 2019, Supt. Kishimoto gave her annual address on the State of the Schools with a focus on Ideas That Transform and a discussion of the 2030 Promise Plan and action opportunities. View: Presentation Facebook Live archive video Community toolkit Community feedback was gathered from May 6 to August 1, 2019. Registered groups were supported with the following materials to host their own sessions. (Click here to download all resources in a .zip file.) 1 - PREPARE FOR YOUR FEEDBACK SESSION Review the resources below to help ground your work and maintain a forward-focused approach centered on promise delivery. We’ve built a video playlist of some of the innovations under way at schools now to provide some context for the learning environments you may want to see in your own community; more can be found on our Bright Spots map. Share these prior to your session if you think they will be helpful. Review the facilitator guide and script in advance to familiarize yourself. FACILITATOR GUIDE, PRESENTATION & SCRIPT  |  VISION STATEMENT  |  COLUMN FROM SUPT. 2 - PROMOTE YOUR FEEDBACK SESSION Now that you’ve determined a date, time and location for your session, let everyone know! Here are some resources to get you started. SAMPLE INVITATION EMAIL  |  PROMO FLYER  |  SAMPLE SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS 3 - HOST YOUR FEEDBACK SESSION Great job: You've spread the word and you have stakeholders coming to your session. Everything you need to host an engaging meeting can be found here, from sign-in sheets to printable posters. In addition to the facilitator's guide, presentation & script, above, here are: SIGN-IN SHEETS  |  FAQs  |  GLOSSARY  |  ACTIVITY POSTERS  |  FACILITATOR SMALL GROUP GUIDE 4 - SUBMIT YOUR FEEDBACK Congratulations! Thanks again for providing your insight. Your registered group will be given unique access to an input form accessible from any mobile or desktop device. We’d love to see you doing your work! Take a photo and post to the input form, or share to social media with #HI4PublicEd. Feedback session media View our gallery of feedback sessions on Flickr. Engage with our educators and stakeholders at #HI4PublicEd. MEDIA COVERAGE / COMMUNITY VOICES ʻŌlelo Community Media series on the 2030 Promise Plan kicks off. Civil Beat: DOE leadership starting work on new 10-year strategic plan. Supt. Kishimoto visits Hawaii News Now Sunrise to talk about the 2030 Promise Plan and other work happening over the summer. Hawaii News Now: Parents asked to share ideas on public education for the next 10 years. Honolulu Star Advertiser: Report card coming up for Hawaii's public schools official. Island Focus on ʻŌlelo Community Media with Lyla Berg. "School bells ring, but why?" by Bobby Widhalm, state office teacher [VIEW] News release, Community invited to provide input on Hawai'i DOE's next 10 years [VIEW] #HIDOE #2030PromisePlan #ValuesOfHA #ChristinaKishimoto #IAmHawaiisPromise #PowerandPromiseofPublicEducation #HawaiiState #PublicEducation

Unless we eradicate polio, within 10 years, as many as 200,000 new cases could occur around the world each year. In the past few years, only two countries have reported cases of polio caused by the wild virus, but no child anywhere is safe until we’ve vaccinated every child. The Disease Poliomyelitis is a highly infectious disease that most commonly affects children under the age of 5. Most know it as poliovirus. The virus is spread person to person, typically through contaminated water. It can attack the nervous system, and in some instances, lead to paralysis. Although there is no cure, there is a safe and effective vaccine – one which Rotary and our partners use to immunize over 2.5 billion children worldwide. The Facts Polio mainly affects children under age 5. There is no cure, but polio is preventable with a vaccine. Only three countries remain endemic. Cases have been reduced by 99.9% since 1988. Until we end polio forever, every child is at risk. On World Polio Day, thousands of Rotary clubs around the world will hold events and fundraisers to recognize our progress in the global fight to end polio. #WorldPolioDay #DavidIge #JoshGreen #RotaryInternational #EndPolioNow #RotaryInternational #PolioVirus

The Hawaii Association of Secondary School Administrators (HASSA) honored Mililani High School Principal Fred Murphy as the state’s National Distinguished Principal of the Year and Waipahu High School Vice Principal Meryl Matsumura as the Vice Principal of the Year during a luncheon today at the Hale Koa Hotel. Murphy recently returned from Washington D.C., where he joined 49 other state awardees at the National Association of Secondary School (NASSP) National Principal of the Year Institute and was formally recognized. L to R: Waipahu High School Vice Principal Meryl Matsumura and Mililani High School Principal Fred Murphy Photo Credit: Department of Education “Congratulations, Fred and Meryl, on this well-deserved recognition and mahalo for your dedication to the Department and Hawaii’s public school students,” said Superintendent Dr. Christina Kishimoto. “Your passion to change lives and continued commitment in striving for excellence on behalf of your schools are evident as we see the tremendous accomplishments of the students and staff at Mililani and Waipahu high schools.” The luncheon also celebrated National Principals Month. NASSP, along with the National Association of Elementary School Principals and the American Federation of School Administrators, have designated October as National Principals Month to help spotlight the hard work and dedication of school leaders. Murphy has been an administrator for 13 years, and at Mililani High for seven years. He is a proud Mililani High alumni and is known to foster learning environments that promote innovation and creativity. Recent examples include implementing student advisories, training teachers and staff on new social emotional learning philosophies, increasing teacher involvement in school activities, and bringing Professional Learning Communities to the school. Under Murphy’s leadership, curriculum offerings have grown with over 23 Advanced Placement (AP) courses, the most of any public or private school in Hawaii, as well as 27 Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, 52 student extracurricular clubs and 47 athletic teams. L to R: Winston Sakurai, Penelope Tom, Deputy Superintendent Phyllis Unebasami, Principal Fred Murphy, Hawaii State Board of Education Chairperson Catherine Payne, Superintendent Dr. Christina Kishimoto, Complex Area Superintendent Bob Davis Photo Credit: Department of Education “Principal Murphy is a visionary leader to both Mililani High as well as the broader school community,” shared Complex Area Superintendent Robert Davis. “In addition to encouraging parent and community involvement in various school initiatives, he regularly leads meetings with community partners, helping to address issues and advocate for new initiatives to benefit the Mililani community.” Matsumura has been an assistant principal at Waipahu High for 14 years and a school administrator for 23 years. She serves as the administrator for Waipahu High’s Academy of Natural Resources, where she facilitated a clear and purposeful shared vision with all stakeholders, led discussions on implementing and assessing relevant learning opportunities, and established an academy advisory board that included teachers, students, parents, and post-secondary and industry partners. Through her leadership, the Academy of Natural Resources was recognized by the National Career Academy Coalition as the first nationally certified academy of its kind in the nation. L to R: Winston Sakurai, Superintendent Dr. Christina Kishimoto, Vice Principal Meryl Matsumura, Hawaii State Board of Education Chairperson Catherine Payne, Deputy Superintendent Phyllis Unebasami, Penelope Tom Photo Credit: Department of Education Principal Keith Hayashi highlighted Matsumura’s leadership saying, “Central to all of Meryl’s efforts is equity of opportunity in student learning. In her capacity as an effective school leader, she allocated personal and human resources to support all students in attaining high levels of success. She is an asset to Waipahu High School and to public education.” National Distinguished Principal awardees are selected based on a wide variety of criteria including leadership skills, student learning, school demographics, professional preparation and education, and recommendations from students, teachers, staff and Hawaii State Department of Education leaders. HASSA is the local affiliate of the NASSP and was created in 1980 by 18 public and private school leaders. The organization has grown to now include more than 250 members from both public and private schools in the state. #PrincipalOfTheYear #VicePrincipalOfTheYear #FredMurphy #MililaniHighSchool #MerylMatsumura #WaipahuHighSchool #HawaiiAssociationofSecondarySchoolAdministrators #Hawaii #NASSP #ChristinaKishimoto #CarrerandTechnicalEducation #CTE

Ka ‘Aha Kenekoa THE SENATE Ka ‘Aha ‘Ōlelo Kanakolu THE THIRTIETH LEGISLATURE ‘Aha Kau Waena Kānāwai 2019 INTERIM OF 2019 Ke Kōmike Kuleana Hawai‘i COMMITTEE ON HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS Kenekoa/Senator Maile S.L. Shimabukuro, Luna Ho’omalu/Chair Kenekoa/Senator Kaiali‘i Kahele, Hope Luna Ho’omalu/Vice Chair ‘Ōlelo Ho‘olaha No Ka ‘Aha Kūkākūkā / NOTICE OF INFORMATIONAL BRIEFING Lā / DATE: Pō’akahi, Nowemapa 4, 2019 / Monday,  November  4, 2019 Hola / TIME: 1:30 pm Wahi/PLACE: Lumi nui ‘Ākoakoa Kūkā  / Auditorium Ke Kapikala Moku‘āina / State Capitol / 415 South Beretania Street Papa Kumuhana A G E N D A DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS INFORMATIONAL BRIEFING The purpose of this briefing is for the Senate Committee on Hawaiian Affairs to receive a statewide comprehensive update from Hawaiian Home Lands beneficiary representatives and individuals stakeholders.  (Times are approximations) I.     Wait List Representative 1:30 – 2:00 pm, ~30 mins) ~ Wait-Listers: Elmer Ka’ai **Panelist will be asked to address these questions: 1) What have been your successes? 2) What solutions or improvements would you suggest? II.     Statewide Beneficiary Concerns Panel (2:00 - 2:45 pm, ~ 45 mins)  ~ Hawai‘i Island: - Pat Kahawaiola’a (Hilo)                                - Bo Kahui (Kona) ~ Maui: Blossom Feiteira ~ Moloka‘i: Glenn Teves ~ Kaua‘i: Robin Danner ~ Rural O‘ahu: Kapua Keliikoa-Kamai ~ Urban O‘ahu: Puni Kekauoha **Panel will be asked to address these questions: 1) What have been your successes? 2) What solutions or improvements would you suggest? III.   Oral Testimony by those in attendance (2:45 - 3:45 pm, ~ 60 mins) ** Subject to time limits depending on how many people wish to testify IV.   Q&A / Discussion from Legislators (3:45 - 4:30pm, ~ 45 mins) ** WRITTEN TESTIMONY may be submitted up to 24 hours prior to the start of the informational briefing to the following email: HWNtestimony@capitol.hawaii.gov If you require auxiliary aids or services to participate in the public hearing process (i.e., interpretive services (oral or written), ASL interpreter, or wheelchair accessibility), please contact the committee clerk at least 24 hours prior to the hearing so that arrangements can be made. For further information, please call the Committee Clerk at (808) 587-7793. #HawaiiSenate #DepartmentofHawaiiHomeLands #DHHL #MaileShimabukuro #KaiKahele #LesIhara #JarrettKeohokalole #KurtFevella #Beneficiaries #DHHLUpdate #ElmerKaai #PatKahawaiolaa #BoKahui #BlossomFeiteira #GlennTeves #RobinDanner #KapuaKeliikoaKamai #PuniKekauoha #HawaiiState

HONOLULU – The Real Estate Commission, together with Community Associations Institute Hawaii Chapter will hold a free “Condorama VI” event at the Hawaii State Capitol Auditorium, Chamber Level, on Saturday, November 9, 2019.  The event runs from 9:00 am – 10:30 am and will feature three speakers recognized in the condominium community for their expertise in the Hawaii condominium law, board meetings, and the legislative process. The event is open to the public and registration is available online at www.caihawaii.org. For more information, the public can call the Real Estate Branch at 808-586-2644. TOPICS INCLUDE: Extensive Examination of Board Meetings Updates on Non-Judicial Foreclosures Effective Participation in the Legislative Process #RealEstateCommission #CommunityAssociationsInstituteHawaiiChapter #CondoramaEvent #HawaiiStateCapitol #NonJudicialForeclosures #LegislativeProcess