Partnership Team Profiles
HAWAII 1995
State of Hawaii Department of Education
Maui District
54 High Street, 4th Floor
Wailuku, HI 96793
(808) 984-8000
FAX (808) 984-8008
Paul Brown, Interim
Superintendent, Maui District
Linda Holt, Reading Specialist
Hawaii has one of the oldest public education systems in the nation, second only to Massachusetts, and it is the only state with a statewide public school system. Hawaii's centralized, statewide system, funded through legislative appropriations, has produced an enviable record of funding equity for the Department of Education's (DOE) seven administrative districts, which operate 245 schools for 190,000 students on seven islands. Maui District is responsible for administering services on three islands and ranks fifth in student enrollment. All high schools in the district (7) are accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges.The elementary curriculum is based on meeting the developmental needs and interests of this age group through integrative instructional programs which foster the child's development of creativity and of critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills. The junior high curriculum facilitates activity-oriented programs that help students understand the physical changes in their bodies and to manage themselves skillfully during this period of rapid growth. The high school curriculum includes basic academic subject areas plus experiences to develop personal values, multicultural sensitivities, and emotional/social independence. Art education is infused throughout the K-6 curriculum. To guide and foster student needs and interests at the junior and high school levels, a range of basic and intermediate level courses are offered such as Basic Art, Drawing and Painting, Sculpture, Theatre, Cinematography, and Videography. Courses in music and in the performing arts are also quite expansive. Maui District's reform efforts reflect its commitment to educational excellence through school/community based partnerships.
Size of School System
- Number of students:
21,150
- Number of teachers: 953
- Number of schools: 30
- Number of school system administrators: 90
- Number of school system paraprofessionals: 250
- Number of arts specialists in elementary: 0 in secondary: 5
Average Teacher's Salary: $36,564
Student Characteristics
- American Indian: 0.4%
- Asian: 42.9%
- Hispanic: 1.8%
- Black: 0.5%
- Caucasian: 23.9%
- Other: 7%
- Percentage of students on free/reduced-price meals: 27%
- Percentage of students from single-parent families: 3%
Board of Education Overview
Hawaii's single, statewide public school system is governed by an elected Board of Educators (BOE) consisting of 13 voting members elected to four-year terms. Each administrative district is represented, and the rest are elected at-large. BOE elections are non-partisan. A non-voting student member is selected annually by the Hawaii State Student Council. The BOE meets twice a month and sets educational policy and standards. The Hawaii State BOE's mission is to enable and empower the public school system to acquire the knowledge, skills, respect for learning, and attributes necessary for them to become productive and responsible citizens.
School System Goals
The Hawaii Commission on Performance Standards, created by the Hawaii State Legislature in 1991 (Act 334), the "Omnibus Education Act of 1994" (Act 272) and the Hawaii's Goals for Education (1990), closely paralleling the Goals 2000: Educate America Act, are examples of long-range goals of Hawaii's school system. There is a series of short-range goals in arts education for grades K-12.
Budget
- Annual: $825,007,681 (Statewide)
- Professional Development for Teachers: $1,706,075 (Statewide: This amount is distributed to 245 schools.
- Through school level lump sum budgeting, this money is imbedded into the school's allocation.)
Professional Development Programs
English/language arts: A major initiative of Hawaii is the "success compact," a language arts process K-8. School-based staff development activities varied from school to school.
Requirements for Recertification
Approved university course work and application for new certification, or advanced post-bachelor's degree completion.
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