STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3714

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 706

 

 

 

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirtieth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2020

State of Hawaii

 

Sir:

 

     Your Committee on Education, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 706, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of: 

 

Board of Education

 

G.M. No. 706

CHRISTINE NAMAUU,

for a term to expire 06-30-2023,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by Christine Namauu for service on the Board of Education.

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs; South Maui Learning Ohana, Inc.; and fourteen individuals.  Your Committee received comments from Hawaii Kids Can.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Christine Namauu's experience, background, and commitment to public service qualify her for reappointment to the Board of Education.  Your Committee further finds that Ms. Namauu has served on the Board of Education since 2017.  For more than twenty-five years, she has served as the Director of Pūnana Leo o Maui.  Ms. Namauu received a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and a Master of Education with an emphasis on early education from the University of Hawaii at Manoa.  In 2009, she was named Educator of the Year by the Native Hawaiian Education Association, and has been a leader in Hawaiian immersion education programs.  Ms. Namauu's experience and knowledge will continue to be assets to the Board of Education.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Christine Namauu be reappointed to the Board of Education based on her experience, knowledge, and commitment to public service.

 

     As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Education 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.

 

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

 

 

 

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MICHELLE N. KIDANI, Chair