Executive Office on Early Learning (EOEL)

Early Learning Board Meeting
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
AGENDA
9:00 am – 11:30 am
Main Site: CEED Center, KCAA
2707 South King Street, Honolulu, HI 96826

The public may attend the meeting in person (masks required except in the upstairs meeting room) or remotely via the ZOOM link (see below)

Meeting Chair will preside at the CEED Center, KCAA Location

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 9:00

II. Public Comment* — Bob Peters 9:05
Please Note: 2-minute time limit per speaker for comments related to agenda items.

III. Governance Standing Subcommittee – Matt Shim 9:15
Outcome: SB 1022 (ELB Board Composition) Discussion
Action: Approve Board Position(s) for Potential Testimony for SB 1022
SB 1022

IV. Legislative Bill Testimony – Bob Peters, Time Permitting
Outcome: Discussion, Action if Needed

V. Public Comment* — Bob Peters 11:15 – 11:25
Please Note: 2-minute time limit per speaker for comments related to agenda items

VI. Review Agenda Outcomes/Announcements/Closing – Bob Peters 11:25 – 11:30

*Public comments must address items listed on the published agenda.
Next meeting is tentatively scheduled for March 9, 2023, 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 12:00 pm on February 21, 2023, 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-special-meeting-february-22-2023/

The ELB is resuming in-person meetings at the CEED/KCAA location with some Board members joining remotely. The Public may attend the meeting in-person and must wear masks except in the upstairs meeting room where it is optional, or may join remotely using the link below:

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If you need auxiliary aids/service or other accommodation due to a disability, contact Ashley Miura at (808) 784-5350, or at [email protected] as soon as possible. Requests made as early as possible will allow adequate time to fulfill your request. Upon request, this notice is available in alternative formats.

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