Hookele Elementary School,located across the street fromKapolei High School, is thefirst school in Hawaiiconstructed using design-buildcriteria. The campus wasdesigned with input fromschool level administrators andstaff who will be working atthe site, which will servechildren in grades pre-K to 5.

Supt. Kathryn Matayoshi andthe Board of Education (BOE)hosted First Lady Dawn Igeand state lawmakers with a tourof the school followed by aBOE meeting in the cafeteriaon July 21. “The work put intothis school began with a verystrategic approach to supportnew learning environments,”said Matayoshi. “This projectwas done on time and onbudget, which could not havebeen possible without thepublic-private partnershipcommitment.”

D.R. Horton Hawaiiprovided the land for the projectand the 2013 Legislatureappropriated $40 million for theconstruction of the school.

Design-build is a constructionproject delivery method. Unlikethe traditional approach forconstruction, which consists ofthe separate selection of adesigner and contractor, design-

build has a single point ofresponsibility. This approachreduces risks and overall costs,and requires funding up front.(BOE presentation: bit.ly/HIDOEdesbuild)

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OpportunitiesSCHOOLS

Schools can still apply for theHawaii Schools Digital MediaGrants. Up to $3,000 per schoolcan be used to purchase videoequipment and supplies, as wellas for teacher professionaldevelopment in digital mediaproduction. Due Aug. 31. Applyonline: www.hsdmgrants.org. A new resource, “Getting Startedwith Digital Video for 21stCentury Learning,” is availablefor teachers: ksdl.ksbe.edu/digitalvideo

EDUCATORS

The Honolulu Museum of Art isoffering free Teacher Workshopsthis month: (1) TXT/MSG onAug. 15, delving into thecommunicative nature of artthrough the use of text; and (2)Rodin: The Human ExperienceThrough Art on Aug. 29,examining the eminent Frenchsculptor’s lifelong effort tobreathe life into bronze. Detailson the Intranet OpportunitiesList: https://intranet.hawaiipublicschools.org/Lists/OpportunitiesPrincipals are encouraged tonominate up-and-comingteachers at secondary schoolswho are in their first foursemesters of teaching for theTeacher of Promise award.Each Complex Area finalistreceives a $100 award; statewinner receives $1,000. DueSept. 25 to Complex Areasuperintendents. Details,application on the OpportunitiesList: https://intranet.hawaiipublicschools.org/Lists/Opportunities

RESEARCH SPARKSCAREER INTERESTSWaipahu High studentsshowcased their summertimeresearch at its ScienceScholars ProgramSymposium. Using distancelearning tools, theycollaborated with RutgersUniversity scientists whoreviewed data.Story: bit.ly/WHSsci

BRIGHT FUTURE FORDOROTHY ONO RECIPIENTNamed for a popular andtough math teacher atKaimuki High, the StephenChing Family Foundationbestows the inauguralDorothy Ono scholarship onNina Bean, who is attendingUH-Manoa in the fall to studymarine biology.Story: bit.ly/OnoScholar

7 SCHOOLS TO OFFERFREE MEALS IN PILOTThe Community EligibilityProvision program expandsfree meal service to studentsat five Molokai schools,Mountain View El andLinapuni El. Qualifying schoolshave a minimum of 40 percentof its students eligible for freeor reduced meals.Story: bit.ly/HIDOECEP

“Give your local public school a chance. You’ll be pleasantly surprised.” — Deputy Supt. Stephen Schatz

First look at state’s newest school

Success Stories

Above, Hookele’s flexiblelearning space next toclassrooms overlooks thegreat courtyard. Left,Assistant Supt. ofFacilities Dann Carlsonand Hookele PrincipalLaureen Dunn testified tothe BOE on the design-build process.

On July 17, we hosted ourannual Educational LeadershipInstitute (ELI), which bringstogether about a thousandeducators from our 290 schools,plus district and state offices, fora day of learning andcollaboration. Our focus: Howcan we liberate the public schoolsystem, at every level, to enableleadership to thrive?

Success for Hawaii’s childrenis not possible without greatleadership.

Deputy SuperintendentStephen Schatz convened aworking group of leaders fromschool, complex area and state

levels to address the question ofhow to enable and supporteffective leadership at theDepartment. Through a series ofworking sessions, the groupcrafted the Leadership InstituteDesign Plan, which includes aset of Leadership Competenciesand honed the Institute’spurpose, focus, and design.

So much depends on goodleadership and we are committed

to ensuring thatleaders at all levelsof our system will beinspired, prepared and supported.Seventy-two percent of ourprincipals completed an onlinesurvey in the fall and providedvaluable feedback that informedthe team’s effort. With aframework and shared languagein place, we look forward tocontinuing to advance this worktogether.

You’ll see the phrase “Proud toserve keiki” throughout theDesign Plan. That’s intentional,rooted in the idea thatstrengthening leadership and

supporting the professionalgrowth of all of our

employees will serve ourstudents well. The hard work wedo from classroom to state officeis to assure that our students areready for any and everyopportunity.

With the new school yearunder way, I encourage you toshare your stories of successfulleadership, great ideas that canbe replicated by your colleagues,and more. Use and follow#ProudtoServeKeiki, or emaildoe_info@hawaiidoe.org.

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HEAT ABATEMENT

NEW APPROACHES FOR SCHOOLSThere isn't a one-size-fits-all fix toreduce heat in schools, but there is aprocess that's informed by data to coolclassrooms in the most effective andsystematic way. The goal: Getclassroom temps to a 76-degree setpoint via accumulated improvements— roof painting, solar light, PV/AC andmore. Learn more about our programand the 2015 Energy Systems Study onthe DOE website: bit.ly/getto76

SY 2015-16 BEGINS

PROUD TO SERVE KEIKIWelcome back to school! Follow oursuccess stories this year at#ProudtoServeKeiki. Watch as ourkeiki talk about their public school pride:vimeo.com/hawaiipublicschools/hidoepride

AUG 7

ALOHA ‘OE, MR. BServices for longtimeperforming arts educator Ron Bright to be held at the First Presbyterian Church, 45-550 Kionaole Road in Kaneohe, just off the Pali Highway. 8:30 amvisitation, 10 am service. Aloha attire, no flowers.

GRANTS & RESOURCES

EDUTOPIA’S BIG LISTNeed resources?Get a roundup ofeducationalgrants, contests,awards, freetoolkits, andclassroom guidesaimed at helpingstudents, classrooms,schools, and communities. Check thispage weekly to get the latest updates!www.edutopia.org/grants-and-resources

‹‹‹ SEPT 1

CULTIVATING STUDENT AGENCYWhen students take ownership of theirlearning, they acquire deeperunderstanding and skills, and start on apath of lifelong learning. How can weuse digital learning environments to setthe foundation for student-led learning? Join the Future Ready Learning teamfor a Google Hangout on Air, 3:30pm, at goo.gl/lVqVTf. More FutureReady PD opportunities on the Intranet:https://intranet.hawaiipublicschools.org/Lists/Opportunities