The Hawai\u02bbi State Board of Education today unanimously approved its annual performance evaluation of Superintendent Keith Hayashi for fiscal year 2025\u201326, assigning him a cumulative score of 2.675 on a three-point scale, with 3.0 representing \u201cexceeds expectations.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Board evaluated<\/a> Superintendent Hayashi based on his fulfillment of leadership duties and responsibilities as well as progress toward 11 Board-established goals including student achievement, educational opportunities, workforce development, technology modernization, school facilities and operational accountability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Board assigned five targeted goals a rating of 3.0 for \u201cexceeds,\u201d five targeted goals a rating of 2.0 for \u201cmeets,\u201d and one targeted goal a rating of 1.0 for \u201cpartially meets.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n During its discussion, Board members recognized progress under Hayashi\u2019s leadership, highlighting the expansion of Kaiapuni Hawaiian immersion education, his continued school visits and engagement with school communities, greater school-level involvement in repair processes, and efforts to sustain systemwide improvements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Among the accomplishments documented in the Superintendent\u2019s self-assessment for 2025-26:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Board also received testimony<\/a> supporting Hayashi\u2019s evaluation from education, business and community leaders, who highlighted his collaborative leadership and efforts to expand opportunities for Hawai\u02bbi\u2019s students. Testifiers<\/a> pointed to partnerships that have strengthened college and career pathways, expanded access to student health services, and connected schools with community resources. Among those submitting testimony were University of Hawai\u02bbi President Wendy Hensel, Hawaiian Telcom President Su Shin, and leaders from the Blood Bank of Hawai\u02bbi and other community organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI appreciate the Board\u2019s thoughtful evaluation and continued partnership in advancing public education in Hawai\u02bbi,\u201d Superintendent Hayashi said. \u201cThe progress reflected in this evaluation belongs to our system of educators, school leaders and staff who work every day to support our students. We have made meaningful strides in strengthening our schools and addressing longstanding operational challenges, but we also recognize that greater progress is needed, particularly in student achievement. I remain committed to leading with accountability, transparency and a focus on results so that every student has the opportunities and support to learn, grow and succeed.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n