Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2005

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Education and Military Affairs, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 458, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee has reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by the nominee, and finds the nominee to have the necessary qualifications to be appointed to the Education Commission of the States.

Testimony in support of DALE C. WEBSTER was submitted by Haleakala Waldorf School, Every & Vaught Communications, and an individual. Mr. Webster received a B.S. degree in Business Administration from Bowling Green State University. He is presently the Business Manager at Haleakala Waldorf School, which features new and innovative teaching methods. Mr. Webster has consistently been involved in education and has a special interest in fostering quality education. He is active with the Hawaii Association of Independent Schools Business Officers, and has represented Haleakala Waldorf School at several National Association of Independent Schools People of Color Conferences. Mr. Webster has had over twenty-five years of management experience with AT&T and other Hawaii based companies. His experience gives him a broad perspective, enhances his ability to assimilate information, evaluate it, and arrive at appropriate decisions. Mr. Webster is supportive of the Commission's mission to collaborate with other states in order to enhance education in Hawaii's schools, and will be an important asset to the Commission.

Your Committee members diligently questioned the nominee regarding his vision and priorities regarding standards of education. The nominee demonstrated a commitment to proactively protect and improve the integrity of the Education Commission of the States. Your Committee believes that the nominee adequately responded to the Committee's inquiries.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Education and Military Affairs that is attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, experience, and qualifications of the nominee, has found the nominee to be qualified for the position to which nominated and recommends that the Senate advise and consent to the nomination.