STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3829

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NOS. 522, 523

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-Second State Legislature

Regular Session of 2024

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Education, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 522 and 523, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

Hawaii Teacher Standards Board

G.M. No. 522	DALE MATSUURA, for a term to expire 06-30-2026; and
G.M. No. 523	DONDRA OZAKI, for a term to expire 06-30-2026,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by Dale Matsuura and Dondra Ozaki for service on the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board.

DALE MATSUURA

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Dale Matsuura from Roosevelt High School, Hawaii State Teachers Association, and Special Parent Information Network.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Matsuura's experience and knowledge qualify her for appointment to the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board as a licensed teacher member who is regularly engaged in teaching at the time of appointment pursuant to section 302A-801, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Ms. Matsuura has been an educator for over twenty years, and she presently serves as Student Services Coordinator for Roosevelt High School. Previously, Ms. Matsuura served as a Curriculum Coordinator and Reading and Science Special Education Teacher at Kawananakoa Middle School. Your Committee further finds that Ms. Matsuura is an active member of her committee, serving as a teacher member of the Special Education Advisory Council, member of the joint Hawaii State Teachers Association and Department of Education Special Education Committee, and School Community Council Parent Member for Manoa School. Your Committee notes that Ms. Matsuura has an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of board members and that her experience and knowledge as a special education teacher and student services professional will be assets to the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board. Your Committee therefore recommends that Dale Matsuura be appointed to the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board based on her experience, knowledge, and commitment to public service.

DONDRA OZAKI

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Dondra Ozaki from the Department of Education, Ewa Elementary School and two individuals.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Ozaki's knowledge and background qualify her for appointment to the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board as a licensed teacher member regularly engaged in teaching at the time of appointment pursuant to section 302A-801, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Ms. Ozaki has been an educator for twenty-three years and presently serves as an Instructional Coach within the Department of Education's Office of Curriculum and Instructional Design. Previously, Ms. Ozaki served in various roles, including as a teacher, new teacher mentor, virtual learning coach, and instructional leader at Ewa Elementary School. Your Committee further finds that Ms. Ozaki is an active member of the educational community, serving as an I-Ready Administrator and Leadership Team member for the State Distance Learning Program, Academic Review and Instructional Leadership Team member, and Professional Learning Community Planner and Facilitator. Your Committee notes that Ms. Ozaki has an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of board members and that her knowledge and background as an instructional coach will be assets to the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board. Your Committee therefore recommends that Dondra Ozaki be appointed to the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board based on her knowledge, experience, and dedication to public service.

As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on Education that are attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, experience, and qualifications of the nominees, has found the nominees to be qualified for the positions to which nominated and recommends that the Senate advise and consent to the nominations.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Education,

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MICHELLE N. KIDANI, Chair