Hawaii accountability — school board news

Friday, November 13, 2026

August report lists five schools on fire watch

The August 13 committee minutes report that five schools were on fire watch as of July 22: Hilo Intermediate, Pāhoa High & Intermediate, Lanakila Elementary, Aiea High and Waikele Elementary.

Accountability HI·Aug 13, 2026

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Excerpt from Hawaiʻi State Board — Finance and Infrastructure Committee — Minutes of 08/13/2026 Finance and Infrastructure Committee for Local-food purchasing update leaves audit work…

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Local-food purchasing update leaves audit work unfinished

Accountability HI·Aug 13, 2026

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