Executive Office on Early Learning (EOEL)

Early Learning Board Meeting
Thursday, March 10, 2022
AGENDA
1:30 pm – 4:00 pm

The public may attend the meeting remotely via the ZOOM link (see below).

Meeting Chair will preside via ZOOM

Early Learning Board Mission: To support children’s academic and lifelong well-being by directing and supporting the EOEL for an effective, coordinated, high quality early learning system from prenatal to kindergarten entry.

I. Welcome/Mission/Announcements – Bob Peters 1:30 – 1:35

II. Review and Approve 02/10/2022 Minutes — Bob Peters 1:35 – 1:40 Outcome: Action, Approve 02/10/22 Minutes

III. Public Comment* — Bob Peters 1:40 – 1:50
Please Note: 3-minute time limit per speaker for comments related to agenda items.

IV. Executive Office on Early Learning Updates – Coleen Momohara & Staff 1:50 – 2:10
Act 046/Act 210 Implementation Efforts
Legislative Report: Bill Status
Outcome: Information & Questions
EOEL Updates

V. ECAS Network Projects Update – Doug Imig, Evidence & Outcomes Lead 2:10 – 2:30
Outcome: Information & Questions

VI. Healthy Kids, Healthy Futures Nemours Children’s Health Grant – Matt Shim 2:30 – 2:50
Outcome: Information & Questions

VII. Subcommittee Reports
Capacity & Resources – Cherilyn Shiinoki, Erin Henderson 2:50 – 3:05 Strategic Implementation Plan Subcommittee Proposal
Outcome: Action, Constitute the SIS Subcommittee
EOEL Recommendations for Strategic Implementation Subcommittee

Workforce Equity Subcommittee: Update/Action Items-Justina Acevedo-Cross 3:05 – 3:20
Outcome: Action, ELB support HB 1940/SB 2701 and
HB 2193/SB 2700 (see subcommittee report)
Action: ELB Participation in Workforce Compensation Study
Workforce Subcommittee Memo

VIII. Leadership Updates/Action – Bob Peters 3:20 – 3:35
Outcome: Information, Institutional Analyst Position Status
Discussion: Legislative Resolutions (Act 046 Working Group & ELB; ELB Composition/Organization; DOE Space Available & EC Certified Teachers)
Action If Appropriate
ELB Testimony for: HB1562, HB 1939, HB 1999, HB 2000, SB 2482, SB 2700, SB 2701

IX. Member Updates – Bob Peters 3:35 – 3:40

X. Public Comment* — Bob Peters 3:40 – 3:50
Please Note: 3-minute time limit per speaker for comments related to agenda items

XI. Executive Session: 3:50 – 3:55
Board anticipates going into Executive Session pursuant to HRS sections 92-4 and 92-5(a)(2) to discuss the minutes of the Executive Session held on February 10, 2022, regarding EOEL Director candidate finalist information.

XII. Review Agenda Outcomes/Announcements/Closing – Bob Peters 3:55 – 4:00

*Public Comments must address items listed on the published agenda.

Next meeting is tentatively scheduled for April 14, 2022, 1:30 – 4:00 pm.

Public Written Testimony addressing items on the agenda should be submitted via email to [email protected] marked TESTIMONY in the title no later than 9:00 am on March 10, 2022, or mailed to Ashley Miura, Executive Office on Early Learning, Prince Jonah Kuhio Elementary, 2759 S. King Street, Room C8, Honolulu, HI, 96826.

Board Packets (Meeting Materials) are available on the EOEL/ELB Website at https://earlylearning.hawaii.gov/early-learning-board-meeting-march-10-2022/

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