STAND. COM. REP. NO. 4091

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NOS. 801, 802, 803, 804, 805

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-First State Legislature

Regular Session of 2022

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Education, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 801, 802, 803, 804, and 805, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

Board of Education

G.M. No. 801	DAMIEN BARCARSE, for a term to expire 06-30-2025;
G.M. No. 802	NICOLE MCCLELLAN, for a term to expire 06-30-2025;
G.M. No. 803	LAUREN MORIARTY, for a term to expire 06-30-2024;
G.M. No. 804	BRUCE VOSS, for a term to expire 06-30-2025; and
G.M. No. 805	KEN KURAYA, for a term to expire 06-30-2024,

begs leave to report as follows:

DAMIEN BARCARSE

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Damien Barcarse from the Kaua‘i Council of the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs; Hui for Excellence in Education; HawaiiKidsCAN; Ke Ana La‘ahana; ‘Aha Pūnana Leo, Inc.; Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs; Hawai‘i Island Council of the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs; Waimea Hawaiian Civic Club; Na Kalai Wa‘a; ‘Aha Kauleo; Hanalei Hawaiian Civic Club; KIK Ka‘eaikahelelani, Inc.; Kanaeokana Kula Hawai‘i Network; and twenty-five individuals.

Your Committee finds that Mr. Barcarse is a current board member on the Board of Education, serving as the County of Hawai‘i representative. Mr. Barcarse is presently employed by Kamehameha Schools directing catalytic initiatives, strategies, and transformation. Your Committee further finds that Mr. Barcarse has an extensive career as an educator and administrator, including knowledge of the Hawaiian language and culture.  He is an active member of the community and possesses a diverse array of experiences in multi-media production, education, curriculum development, community engagement, language arts, biocultural pathways, and voyaging and navigation. In his personal statement, Mr. Barcarse expressed his commitment to continue to focus during his term on teacher recruitment efforts and combating teacher loss, as well as his desire to increase opportunities for students to contribute positively to their communities. Accordingly, your Committee believes that Mr. Barcarse will bring valuable experience, knowledge, and leadership to the Board of Education, and therefore recommends that Damien Barcarse be reappointed to the Board of Education based on his knowledge, background, and experience.

NICOLE MCCLELLAN

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Nicole McClellan from the Waikīkī Improvement Association, HawaiiKidsCAN, Hawai‘i Children's Action Network, Shriners Children's—Hawaii, Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement, Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs, DreamHouse ‘Ewa Beach, Pearl Harbor Hawaiian Civic Club, Mastercare, Shriners Hospital for Children, and eight individuals. Your Committee received comments on the nomination for the appointment of Nicole McClellan from one individual.

Your Committee finds that Ms. McClellan is presently the Director of Business Development and Community Relations at Shriners Hospitals for Children in Honolulu, Hawaii. Your Committee further finds that Ms. McClellan has extensive professional experience in health care and communications. She also has community service experience, serving in leadership roles for several community organizations. Your Committee notes that Ms. McClellan will serve on the Board as the City and County of Honolulu representative. In her personal statement, Ms. McClellan acknowledged the tremendous responsibility of serving on the Board of Education and highlighted the need to strengthen workforce pathways for students. Accordingly, your Committee believes that Ms. McClellan will bring valuable experience, knowledge, and leadership to the Board of Education, and therefore recommends that Nicole McClellan be appointed to the Board of Education based on her knowledge, background, and experience.

LAUREN MORIARTY

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Lauren Moriarty from the HawaiiKidsCAN, Chaminade University of Honolulu, Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs, Omnitrak, and twenty-three individuals. Your Committee received comments on the nomination for the appointment of Lauren Moriarty from one individual.

Your Committee finds that Ms. Moriarty has an extensive background with the U.S. Department of State, which culminated in her ambassadorship, from 2003–2005, representing the United States in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation. Following her ambassadorship, Ms. Moriarty served as a Community Leader in Bangladesh and later became Dean of Academics at the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies. In her personal statement, Ms. Moriarty noted that she is community-oriented and maintains a global perspective. Testimony submitted in support of the nomination noted her drive, passion, and dedication to serve. Accordingly, your Committee believes that Ms. Moriarty will bring valuable experience, knowledge, and leadership to the Board of Education, and therefore recommends that Lauren Moriarty be appointed to the Board of Education based on her knowledge, background, and experience.

BRUCE VOSS

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Bruce Voss from the Hui for Excellence in Education, HawaiiKidsCAN, and one individual.

Your Committee finds that Bruce Voss is a current member on the Board of Education, serving as an at-large representative. Testimony submitted in support of the nomination noted the key role Mr. Voss has served on the Board with respect to financial matters, and the benefits of maintaining continuity through his continued service on the Board. Your Committee further finds that Mr. Voss is an experienced trial lawyer and former news reporter. In his personal statement Mr. Voss noted as motivators for service on the Board his experience attending public high school; his spouse, who is an educator; and his strong desire to ensure that all children, regardless of their school district, receive the quality education they deserve. Accordingly, your Committee believes that Mr. Voss will bring valuable experience, knowledge, and leadership to the Board of Education, and therefore recommends that Bruce Voss be reappointed to the Board of Education based on his knowledge, background, and experience.

KEN KURAYA

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Ken Kuraya from HawaiiKidsCAN and nine individuals. Your Committee received comments on the nomination for the appointment of Ken Kuraya from one individual.

Your Committee finds that Mr. Kuraya is a dedicated educator with over forty years of education experience. His career with the Department of Education stretches back to 1978, when he began his career as an Educational Assistant at Kailua Intermediate and Wilcox Elementary schools. Your Committee further finds that Mr. Kuraya has more than two decades of high-level budgetary experience within the Department of Education, including serving as Budget Execution Administrator, where he oversaw a budget of nearly $2 billion. Accordingly, your Committee believes that Mr. Kuraya will bring valuable experience, knowledge, and leadership to the Board of Education, and therefore recommends that Ken Kuraya be appointed to the Board of Education based on his knowledge, background, and experience.

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