February 4, 1993

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APPROVED

STATE OF HAWAII
BOARD OF EDUCATION

Thursday, February 4, 1993
Board Room, Queen Liliuokalani Building

7:30 P.M. GENERAL BUSINESS MEETING

ATTENDANCE

Debi Hartmann, Chairperson
Dr. Mitsugi Nakashima, First Vice Chairperson
Betty Lou Miura, Second Vice Chairperson
Rev. Darrow L.K. Aiona
Margaret K. Apo
Lex Brodie
Dr. Robert Fox
Karen Knudsen
Denise Matsumoto
Francis R. McMillen
Ronald B.Y. Nakano
Charles Norwood
Meyer Ueoka
Linda Mende

Charles Toguchi, Superintendent of Education
Bartholomew Kane, State Librarian

Galen Onouye, Board of Education Analyst

REPRESENTATIVES OF VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS

Steve Chang, Attorney General's Office
Don Johnston, Chair, Honolulu District School Advisory
Council (SAC)
Dennis Mateo, Maui District School Advisory Council (SAC)
Ly Nyugen, Representative, Hawaii State Student Council
(HSSC)

I. Call to Order

The General Business Meeting of the Board of Education was called to order by Chairperson Hartmann at 7:34 p.m., Thursday, February 4, 1993.

II. Board's Recognition of Achievements in the Public Schools and Public Libraries

A. Recognition of International Media Awards to Kapunahala Elementary, and Kalaheo and Campbell High Schools

Honored for their achievements in incorporating the media as part of their learning process and for being recipients of awards at the International Media Festival were Kalaheo High School, Kapunahala Elementary School and James Campbell High School. The students and teachers from each school were called forward while the principals described the award winning projects.

III. Advisory Councils. Advisory Commissions. and Student Representatives

Ms. Ly Nyugen, Vice Chairperson, Hawaii State Student Council and Honolulu District representative, made a short report on their meeting on February 1 and 2. The HSSC will have a special meeting on February 19 and will make a presentation to the Big Island Association of Student Council (BIASC) on legislative lobbying.

Mr. Don Johnston, Chairperson, Honolulu District Advisory Council and Mr. Dennis Mateo, Chairperson, Maui District Advisory Council, gave updates on their respective Councils.

IV. Requests, Petitions, Etc., from the Public

Mr. Malcolm Kirkpatrick testified in support of standardized tests as a means of assessment (Attachment A).

V. Approval of Minutes, Appointments, Contracts, Gifts and SCBM Status

A. Minutes

It was moved by Dr. Nakashima and seconded by Mrs. Miura that the Board approve the minutes for the Executive Session of January 21, 1993.

The motion carried unanimously.

B. Personnel Appointments

Mr. Nakano reported that the Personnel Committee met on February 2, 1993 to review the Superintendent's recommendations for educational officer appointments. The committee recommended approval.

It was moved by Mr. Nakano and seconded by Mrs. Miura that the following be appointed as specified in the Board's personnel folder:

LEEWARD OAHU DISTRICT

Edward K. Hasegawa, District Business Specialist, Facilities (REGULAR), effective 2/8/93;

Richard H. Honda, District Educational specialist II, ECIA Chapter I (REGULAR), effective 2/8/93;

HAWAII DISTRICT

Dr. Robert I. Hillier, Vice Principal I, Konawaena Elementary School (REGULAR), effective 2/16/93.

The motion carried unanimously.

C. Contracts

It was moved by Dr. Nakashima and seconded by Rev. Aiona that the Board approve the Personal Services Contract with Dances We Dance, Inc.

The motion carried unanimously.

D. Gifts

It was moved by Rev. Aiona and seconded by Dr. Fox that the Board approve acceptance of the following gifts as recommended by the Superintendent:

Monetary gift of $7,500 (previously reported as $5,000) to Kailua High School to be used for the purpose of the SHOUT State Wide Hawaii Competition. A letter of appreciation is to be sent to: Mr. Ray Sekiya, Executive President, Bank of Hawaii, P. O. Box 2900, Honolulu, Hawaii 96846;

Monetary gift of $600 to Farrington High School to be used to support the students involved in the December and April Open House activities of the Science Technology Learning Center. A letter of appreciation is to be sent to: Ms. Karen S. Hosaka, 1st Vice President, Farrington Alumni & Community Foundation, P. 0. Box 4261, Honolulu, Hawaii 96812-4261;

Gift to Waiakea Elementary School of a Magnavox 19" colored television set with VCR valued at $550, for general school use. This gift was donated by Hawaii Motors as part of a program coordinated by the Waiakea Elementary School PTA. A letter of appreciation is to be sent to: Hawaii Motors, 1177 Kilauea Avenue, Hilo, Hawaii 96720;

Monetary gift of $624 to Kapunahala Elementary School for the purpose of assisting the kindergarten classes with various activities. A letter of appreciation is to be sent to: Mrs. Patricia Miyahira, President, Kapunahala Ohana, c/o 45-828 Anoi Road, Kaneohe, Hawaii 96744;

Monetary gift of $5,000 to Ka`u High and Pahala Elementary School to be used as follows: $2,500 to the Hui Olelo Tauhine Club; $1,500 for the purchase of musical equipment; and $1,000 for a scholarship fund for two students in the Naalehu and Honuapo areas. A letter of appreciation is to be sent to: Naalehu Community Club, c/o Pele Hanoa, P. O. Box 472, Naalehu, Hawaii 96772;

Monetary gift of $500 to J.B. Castle High School to be used for the purpose of printing charges for the "Light the Lights" program. A letter of appreciation is to sent to: Precision Press, Inc., 754 Ilaniwai Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813-5225;

Monetary gift of $1,500 to J.B. Castle High School to be used to purchase four(4) laser jet printers. A letter of appreciation is to be sent to: Mr. & Mrs. Toshiko Schuster,
46-133 Lilipuna Road, Kaneohe, Hawaii 96744;

Monetary gift of $1,320 to J.B. Castle High School to be used for the purpose of Castle High School's first SCBM Conference. A letter of appreciation is to be sent to: Mr. Hank T. Iida, President, Minami Community Foundation, 46-028 Heeia Street, Kaneohe, Hawaii 96744;

Monetary gift of $500 to J.B. Castle High School to be used to cover the cost for the new wrestling mat. A letter of appreciation is to be sent to: Mr. Brunk, Member, Kaneohe Rotary Club, 45-001 Kamehameha Highway, Kaneohe, Hawaii 96744;

Monetary gift of $581.50 to Keolu Elementary School be used to purchase incentive awards for the school-wide "Books and Beyond Read-a-Thon" reading program. Letters of appreciation are to be sent to: Ms. Katie Finnegan, Kailua Rotary Club, 1251 S. King Street, Suite D, Honolulu, Hawaii 96814-2230; and, Mr. Ric Henry, Kailua Rotary Club, 46-001 Kamehameha Highway, Kaneohe, Hawaii 96744;

Gift to S.W. King Intermediate School of a Sanyo Beta Portable Video Cassette Recorder valued at $500 to be used for the newly established media class. A letter of appreciation is to be sent to: Mrs. Grace Wilson, 46-185 Yacht Club Street, Kaneohe, Hawaii 96744;

Monetary gift of $600 to Waiahole Elementary School to be used for office supplies and hospitality funds. A letter of appreciation is to be sent to: Laurie Forbes, Chairperson,
Waiahole Ohana, c/o Waiahole Elementary School, 48-215 Waiahole Valley Road, Kaneohe, Hawaii 96744;

Monetary gift of $500 to Kalaheo High School to be used for wall construction at the school. A letter of appreciation is to be sent to: Hawaii Vinyl Supply, 98-723 Kuahao Place, Pearl City, Hawaii 96782;

Monetary gift of $6,281.60 to Kainalu Elementary School to be used for the purchase of a Risograph duplicating machine. A letter of appreciation is to be sent to: Mrs. Sheila Cyboron, President, Kainalu Elementary PTSA, 814 Kainui Place, Kailua, Hawaii 96734;

Monetary gift of $2,400 to Kainalu Elementary School to be used for the parent facilitator's service for the first half of the 1992-1993 school year. A letter of appreciation is to be sent to: Sheila Cyboron, President, Kainalu Elementary School PTSA, 165 Kaiholu Street, Kailua, Hawaii 96734;

Monetary gift of $1,400 to Kahuku Elementary School to be used for the purpose of scholarship funds. A letter of appreciation is to be sent to: Kahuku Elementary PTA, c/o Rose Tukuafu, President, P. O. Box 400, Kahuku, Hawaii 96731;

Monetary gift of $1,000 to Kahuku Elementary School to be used for educational teaching aids for Grade K (Wasson) and Grade 2 (Gomes). A letter of appreciation is to be sent to: Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Ambard, P. O. Box 856, Haleiwa, Hawaii 96712;

Monetary gift of $1,300 to Kahuku Elementary School to be used for playground equipment at the school. A letter of appreciation is to be sent to: Koolauloa Lions Club, Donald Hurlbut, Member, P. O. Box 362, Kahuku, Hawaii 96731;

Gift to Kahuku Elementary School of one (1) Apple IIe Color Computer System (hard drive, keyboard, color monitor, 5-14/" disk drive and Imagewriter II printer) to be used for the "Computers in School" Program. This was obtained through the collection of Safeway receipts and valued at $1,400. A letter of appreciation is to be sent to: Kahuku Elementary PTA, P. O. Box 400, Kahuku, Hawaii 96731;

Monetary gift of $1,500 to Kahuku High and Intermediate School to be used for the Close Up Program. A letter of appreciation is to be sent to: Mr. O.K Stender, P. O. Box 3466, Honolulu, Hawaii 96801;

Monetary gift of $1,467 to Kahuku High and Intermediate School to be used for the Close Up program. A letter of appreciation is to be sent to: C.M. Rolison, President, Hawaiian Crane & Rigging, Ltd., P. O. Box 30228, Honolulu, Hawaii 96820;

Monetary gift of $3,000 to Kahuku High and Intermediate School to be used for the Principal's Contingency Fund. A letter of appreciation is to be sent to: Mr. Lester Moore, President, Polynesian Cultural Center, 55-370 Kamehameha Highway, Laie, Hawaii 96762;

Monetary gift of $700 to Kahuku High & Intermediate School to be used for the Principal's Contingency Fund. A letter of appreciation is to be sent to: Ms. Alayne Ohta, Merchandiser, Hawaii Regional Office, Payless Drug Stores, 91-489 Komohana Street, Ewa Beach, Hawaii 96707;

Gift to Kahuku High & Intermediate School of 120 chairs to be used for the school classrooms valued at $1,000. A letter of appreciation is to be sent to: Dr. Alton Wade, President, Brigham Young University-Hawaii Campus, 55-220 Kulanui Street, Laie, Hawaii 96762;

Gift to Konawaena High and Intermediate School's auto mechanics class of a 1983 Honda Prelude valued at $1,750 to be used for instructional use. A letter of appreciation is to be sent to: Shawn Suzuki, Box 1991, Kealakekua, Hawaii 96750;

Gift to Konawaena High and Intermediate School's social studies department of an Apple IIe Computer System valued at $1,000 to be used for instructional use. A letter of appreciation is to be sent to: Mr. & Mrs. C.L. Zottoli, 1095 Lily Avenue, Sunnyvale, California 94086;

Gift to Konawaena High and Intermediate School of a Tay-Dunn Electric Cart valued at $1,204 to be used by staff to transport students within the campus who need special assistance and for campus surveillance. A letter of appreciation is to be sent to: Mr. Michael Scharf, Officer in Charge, U.S. Department of Agriculture, P. O. Box 2549, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740;

Monetary gift of $800 to Farrington High School to be used for the Speech Club in their Neighbor Island Tournament in February. A letter of appreciation is to be sent to: Dr. Kellet Min, President, Farrington Alumni & Community Foundation, P. O. Box 4261, Honolulu, Hawaii 96812-4261;

Gift to Nuuanu School of a used Apple II GS Computer system and Educational Software valued at $3,650. A letter of appreciation is to be sent to: Mr. Mark Hoole, 2736 Dow Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96817;

Gift to Konawaena High and Intermediate School's auto mechanics class of a Suzuki Outboard Motor valued at $700 for instructional use. A letter of appreciation is to be sent to: Mr. Roy Aramori, P. O. Box 1105, Kealakekua, Hawaii 96750;

Gift to Konawaena High and Intermediate School's auto mechanics class of a 1986 Ford Ranger 1.9L engine and parts valued at $1,500 for instructional use. A letter of appreciation is to be sent to: Mrs. Dorothy Parker, P. O. Box 2998, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96745-2998;

Gift of items to Kula Elementary School valued at approximately $3,000, as follows: 1) Macintosh LC - 4 Meg, 40 meq HD, 13" color monitor: 2) Panasonic Printer - 9 PIN; 3)
Computer Table; 4) Software for Computer - Claris Works, Falcon; 5) Amana Refrigerator - 20 cu. feet; 6) Bridgestone Mountain Bike; 7) Kenwood Stereo System - Includes speakers, tape deck, radio and phonograph; 8) Panasonic VCR; and
9) Exercise Bicycle. A letter of appreciation is to be sent to: Mr. & Mrs. Randall Lum, 120 Ka Drive, Kula, Hawaii 96790;

Monetary gift of $500 to Waiakea High School to be used to help support Waiakea's athletic program. A letter of appreciation is to be sent to: Mr. Allan Ikawa, Big Island
Candies, Inc., 500 Kalanianaole Avenue, Hilo, Hawaii 96720;

Gift of a Public Address System valued at $3,500 to Waiakea Elementary School to be
used to address large groups. A letter of appreciation is to be sent to: Waiakea
Elementary PTA, c/o Waiakea Elementary School, 180 Puainako Street, Hilo, Hawaii
96720;

Gift to Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole School of computer equipment (Apple monitor, keyboard, disk drive II, printer and supplies) valued at $800 for general school use. A letter of appreciation is to be sent to: Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Stephenson, 160 Hoaloha Street, Hilo, Hawaii 96720;

Gifts to Keonepoko Elementary School of an Apple IIe and an Apple II+, total value of $1,315, to be used for general school use. A letter of appreciation is to be sent to: Donna Tamashiro, Data Inc. of Hilo, 153 Makaala Street, Hilo, Hawaii 96720; and,

Monetary gift of $2,000 to Kaala Elementary School to assist in their scholarship program. A letter of appreciation is to be sent to: Representative Robert Bunda, 1745 Royal Palm Drive, Wahiawa, Hawaii 96786.

The motion carried unanimously.

E. SCBM Status

1. Approval of Aiea High School's SCBM Proposal to Implement (Student Affairs Committee)

It was moved by Mrs. Knudsen and seconded by Mr. Nakano that the Board approve Aiea High's SCBM proposal to implement.

The motion carried unanimously.

VI. Communications

Mrs. Miura reminded the Board of the Special Meeting called for February 11 and a HITS program featuring Board members on February 16. Invitations are forthcoming for March 4 for the Adult Education Advisory Committee breakfast meeting at the Maritime Museum and the Chamber of Commerce for luncheon at the Plaza Club.

On February 12, the Board is also invited to dinner with International Hospitality Center with exchange students at St. Andrew's Priory.

Dr. Fox noted that the PTSA Rally for Education was scheduled for February 14.

Mrs. Matsumoto announced that on February 13 and 14 there will be a Voc Fest with electric motor building at Pearlridge.

VII. Reports

A. Superintendent/State Librarian

Superintendent Toguchi's report included an update on the legislature. He stated that the House introduced 2,158 bills; the Senate, 1,928 bills. His staff is currently tracking 512 bills of interest to the Board and Department of Education. A hearing notice was also included.

The Superintendent noted that a memo in response to concerns raised at the last meeting by Dr. Fox regarding Keaau was included in the report folder. Also included was a memo in response to testimonies relating to band directors and music education, which states that a panel would be convened and charged to study the issues for the Superintendent's report back to the Board.

Mr. McMillen protested any participation on the part of the Chair or Superintendent in ad hoc committees without the Board's knowledge. Chairperson Hartmann adamantly stated that the term "ad hoc committee" as referred to in the Governor's State of the State address was misinterpreted and that their association with this particular group is of open collaboration focused on education.

Mr. McMillen questioned the "System of Care Project" and the limit to add-on programs in the school system.

Mr. McMillen raised the issue of Jefferson School as a possible site for a Convention Center.

The issue of UPW's BU 1 and BU 10 relating to SCBM was questioned by Mr. McMillen and discussion took place.

Recess was called by the Chair at 9:25 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 9:30 p.m.

B. Board Committees

A report was presented from Business Services Committee on how Waipahu is running its lunch program.

Adult and Early Childhood Education Committee is looking at some of the needs of Adult Education.

Hawaiian Education Committee reports that they are working on an update on the Immersion Program.

Special Education Committee will be meeting on February 19 to discuss Project Ke Au Hou, the state-wide center for students with visual and hearing impairments, and mental health services of students.

Discipline and School Safety Committee will be meeting on February 17.

Student Affairs Committee will be meeting February 10 and will be looking at Olomana School.

The Chair attended a meeting January 29 where the "Back to School Hawaii" portion of the Governor's State of the State Address was discussed.

VIII. Recommendations for Action

A. Committee Recommendations

1. Approval of Proposed Labor-Management Cooperation Committee Process document with the HSTA and HGEA (Collective Bargaining Liaisons)

It was moved by Mr. McMillen and seconded by Mrs. Matsumoto that the Board approve the Labor-Manaaement Cooperation Committee Process document that will serve as the operational guide for the joint Hawaii State Teachers Association (HSTA), Hawaii Government Employees Association (HGEA), and BOE,/DOE Labor-Management Committee.

The motion carried unanimously.

2. Approval of the Proposed Amendments to DOE Regulations 2120.2, Athletics (Student Affairs Committee)

It was moved by Mrs. Knudsen and seconded by Mr. Nakano that the Board approve the proposed amendments to DOE Regulations 2120.2 on Athletics. These amendments are made in accordance with the BOE's approval in August, 1991 of all public school leagues' revisions of their Constitution and Bylaws.

The motion carried with one no vote by Dr. Fox.

3. Approval of Recommended Appointments and Reappointments to the Hawaii State Adult and Community Education Advisory Council (Adult, Community & Early Childhood Education Committee)

It was moved by Rev. Aiona and seconded by Dr. Fox that the Board approve the appointments of Lillian Rivera and Marvin Nomi, and the reappointments of Lucy Gay. Guy Kimura, Dr. Beverly Robinson and Dexter Suzuki to the State Adult and Community Education Advisory Council, effective February 5, 1993.

The motion carried unanimously.

B. Unfinished Business

1. Approval of Proposed Resolution Supporting New Federal Budget Priorities for the United States of America (Student Affairs Committee)

It was moved by Ms. Mende and seconded by Mr. Nakano that the Board approve the proposed resolution supporting new federal budget Rriorities which calls for pre-school, K-12 and post-secondary education to be America's No. 1 budget priority.

The motion carried unanimously.

C. New Business

1. Resolution Honoring Yokozuna Akebono (Chad Rowan)

It was moved by Mr. Nakano and seconded by Mrs. Apo that the Board approve the proposed resolution honoring Chad George Haaheo Rowan, also known as Akebono, for his historic achievement to the rank of Yokozuna, Grand Champion.

The motion carried with two abstentions by Mr. Brodie and Dr. Fox.

2. Approval of BOE Positions) on Proposed Legislation Related to educational and library (a) policy or (b) governance (BOE Chair)

None

3. Executive Session on Union Negotiations Proposals (BU 05)

It was moved by Mr. Nakano and seconded by Dr. Nakashima that the Board place on the agenda an executive session to consult with the Deputy Attorney General on concerns raised by Mrs. Charlene Oshiro about her son Brandon at the January 7, 1993 Board meeting.

The motion carried unanimously.

It was moved by Mr. Brodie and seconded by Dr. Fox that the Board go into executive session to allow the Board to consult with the Deputy Attorney General on the extent of the Board's powers and duties regarding Mrs. Oshiro's concern and on BU 05 Union negotiations proposals.

The motion carried unanimously.

The Board went into executive session at 10:15 p.m. and reconvened at 11:00 p.m.

IX. Concerns/Future Agenda Items

Dr. Fox inquired about a booklet he received entitled Athletics Plan for the Nineties.

Mrs. Matsumoto raised a concern regarding schools' proposals to implement through SCBM.

Dr. Nakashima inquired when the SACs were going to be on-line in the HITS system with the Board. Mrs. Hartmann stated that Hawaii and Kauai would start on March 4, but Maui would be delayed to complete setting up.

Dr. Fox requested that presentations using visual aids be arranged so that Board members would not have to change their seating.

X. Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned by the Chair at 11:07 p.m.

Submitted for Approval

CHARLES T. TOGUCHI
Superintendent

Approved by the Board

DEBI HARTMANN
Chairperson