“The number of Mahi‘ai Match-Up agricultural business proposals we received surpassed our expectations,” said Kaeo Duarte, KS’ director of strategic initiatives. “It reinforces our commitment to connecting farmers, communities and the lands we steward and reaffirms that initiatives like Mahi‘ai Match-up are important.”

After careful review by Kamehameha Schools’ Land Assets Division and the Ke Ali‘i Pauahi Foundation representatives, 15 plans have been chosen to advance to the next round. The final judging committee will be comprised of a larger cross-section of the agricultural and retail industry as well as sponsors such as Ulupono Initiative.

“It was not easy to narrow down the list to 15, but necessary as there will only be three winners,” said Duarte. “For some of those who did not advance, we will definitely be in touch to discuss other leasing options. My deepest mahalo to all contestants for taking the time to apply and for their commitment to agriculture and Hawai‘i’s food security.”

For the next three months, contestants will finalize their agricultural business plan as they compete for the top three spots. Winning plans will be announced at an awards gala presented by Ke Ali`i Pauahi Foundation in February 2014. Winners will receive an agricultural lease (waived rent up to five years) from Kamehameha Schools and a cash prize from Ke Ali‘i Pauahi Foundation.

For more information about Kamehameha Schools’ Strategic Agricultural Plan, visit www.ksbe.edu/ag.

ABOUT KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS
Kamehameha Schools is the largest private funder of education in Hawai‘i, serving more than 47,000 learners at three K-12 campuses, 30 preschools, community-based programs and through scholarships and collaborations with other educational organizations, including Hawaii’s public schools. Last year, Kamehameha Schools spent more than $320 million on educational programs, services and other support.

In alignment with its 2009 Strategic Agricultural Plan, Kamehameha Schools stewards roughly 180,000 acres of agricultural lands statewide with the ultimate goal of supporting a reliable food source, local jobs and a sustainable future for all of Hawai?i.

ABOUT KE ALI`I PAUAHI FOUNDATION
The mission of Ke Ali?i Pauahi Foundation is to support the mission of Kamehameha Schools by seeking and developing new and diverse sources of income to support the ever-increasing educational needs and goals of people of Hawaiian ancestry. The Foundation accomplishes its mission in a number of ways including alumni support, endowed scholarships, early childhood education and literacy, charter school support, land stewardship, and advancing the Hawaiian language.

Media contact: Kirra Downing: (808) 534-8206

Admission will be $7 for general, $5 for seniors and military and $4 for students. No passes will be accepted for this non-league contest.

The game will also be shown live on OC16 Sports throughout the state. OC16 can be found on channel 12 on Time Warner Cable, or channel 1012 in high definition. The game will also be streaming live on OC16’s website at http://www.oc16.tv/sports.

“Colleen was called upon to serve Kamehameha Schools at a time, and in a way that few others ever have been,” stated Mailer. “During perhaps one of the most trying and uncertain times in Kamehameha’s history, she stepped up to lead her team in providing unwavering and pono legal guidance, rooted in the mandates of Pauahi’s will and protective of Pauahi’s beneficiaries’ hopes and dreams. Colleen has consistently led her team of experts to negotiate and implement countless just solutions that allow Kamehameha to pursue its mission. She has been an inextricable part of returning our Schools to fiscal, legal and operational strength.”

“Colleen has been a great friend and confidante,” expressed Mailer, “and I will miss her wise counsel, always offered from a calm and thoughtful perspective, and her analytical mind, always balanced with an intimate understanding of our Founder’s vision and foresight.”

Wong said of her approaching transition, “I am grateful for the chance to serve the Schools and mission that has impacted so many lives. I am also fully confident in the next generation of leaders to continue to move our mission forward into the future.” Wong, a 1975 Kamehameha Schools graduate, joined KS’ legal staff in 1986 and was named the Estate’s first Chief Legal Officer in 2000, overseeing all legal affairs of the Estate, including, at the time, working with the IRS to preserve the Estate’s tax-exempt status, replacement of all five trustees and the subsequent legal challenges to Kamehameha Schools’ admissions policy of preference for Native Hawaiian applicants. In May 2003, Wong served as the Acting CEO of Kamehameha Schools for a period of nine months.

As part of her succession plan, Wong has recommended an internal candidate for her position. “We are delighted to announce the appointment of Livingston “Jack” Wong (no relation) as our next General Counsel and VP of Legal Services,” Mailer said. “Jack is currently the Director of the Endowment Legal Division within the Legal Services Group, and will begin his new role immediately upon Colleen’s retirement in October 2013.”

Media contact: Kekoa Paulsen, Director
Community Relations & Communications, Kamehameha Schools
808.523.6369

The dedication included ‘oki i ka piko (cutting of the umbilical cord) ceremonies for both buildings, KS Kapālama middle school boarding students and staff performances and protocol, including oli (chants) and hula to commemorate the day.

Construction on the two middle school dormitory buildings started in August, 2012, the fifth major project to be completed on the Kapālama campus under the Ke Kupu Mālamalama campus renovation project. The Koai‘a Physical Education and Athletics facility was completed in January, 2012. The main middle school buildings were completed in August, 2012, with the completion of the Ka‘iwakīloumoku Hawaiian Culture Center in October, 2012, and most recently, the seven-level, 477-stall parking structure completed in February, 2013.

The Early Learning Complex aims to:

• Increase the number of preschool seats on the Wai‘anae Coast
• Provide learning opportunities and resources to families with young children
• Create a hub where early childhood organizations can work in close proximity to better serve Wai‘anae Coast families

“One of the most important commitments Kamehameha Schools is making to the Wai‘anae Coast is the development of Kamehameha Community Learning Centers,” said Kalei Ka‘ilihiwa, director of community programs – Ka Pua Initiative. “The KCLC will provide spaces for students and families to learn and grow as well as community programs to model innovative, collaborative and impactful services.”

Within the Early Learning complex, there are three components:

• 12 Preschool Classrooms being operated by a variety of community organizations including ‘Aha P?nana Leo, Honolulu Community Action Program (HCAP) – Head Start, the Institute for Native Pacific Education & Culture (INPEACE) Keiki Steps program, Kamehameha Schools Community-Based Early Childhood Education program and Wai‘anae Coast Early Childhood Services. These classrooms will create 185 new preschool seats for keiki and expand preschool capacity from Kahe Point to Ka‘ena Point by 25 percent.
• An Infant Toddler Center which will house programs like Parents and Children Together (PACT) – Early Head Start and Kamehameha Schools’ Hi‘ilani Early Childhood Family Education. New and expanding families will have access to high quality care for their babies and toddlers during the most important time for learning.
• An Early Learning Kauhale will provide office and meeting spaces for organizations who have long-served the Wai‘anae Coast to work side-by-side to best serve keiki and families.

"I commend Kamehameha Schools for taking the lead in creating educational opportunities in a long underserved area," said Gov. Neil Abercrombie. "Early learning provides a solid foundation for lifelong success and this project will have far-reaching impacts that will positively affect our keiki, 'ohana, and community.”

Located between Kaukama and St. John’s Rd. in Mā‘ili, the KCLC was made possible through a collaborative effort with the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL). In June 2012, the Hawaiian Homes Commission approved a 65-year general lease to Kamehameha Schools for 40 acres on the former Voice of America site to develop the learning center.

“Over the years, our collaboration with Kamehameha Schools has benefitted hundreds of Native Hawaiian families throughout our state,” said Jobie Masagatani, Chair of the Hawaiian Homes Commission and Director of the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands. “Today’s groundbreaking for the Kamehameha Community Learning Center in Mā‘ili represents a commitment by both our trusts to strengthen our community for generations to come.”

Swinerton Builders Hawaii has been selected as the general contractor for Phase I of the KCLC, which was designed by architect, MVE Institutional with environmental assessment and entitlement planning by PBR Hawaii & Associates, Inc. The projected cost of Phase I is $33 million and will cover roughly 10.28 acres of the 40 acre site.

Construction on the site will begin on November 1st with an anticipated open date of August 2014 for the on-site preschool programs. Future phases will also include expanding educational supports for youth and adults.

The construction of the new learning center represents one of the three strategies identified by Kamehameha Schools for Ka Pua. Other strategies include supporting collaborations with service providers who are focused on key impact areas (reading and math proficiency, graduation rates, etc.) and ensuring schools are centers of the community and take a holistic approach to supporting students by providing a range of services.

Launched in 2009, the Ka Pua Initiative is Kamehameha Schools’ long-term commitment towards supporting schools , community organizations and service providers in laying a foundation of innovation and high educational expectations on the Wai‘anae Coast. The Wai‘anae Coast of O‘ahu is home to the largest concentration of Native Hawaiians in the world. By working within Hawaiian communities to strengthen schools and other educational providers, Kamehameha schools will not only serve Hawaiian families, but will help to lift the level of education and wellbeing for the entire community.

For more information on Kamehameha Schools’ Ka Pua Initiative, visit ksbe.edu/kapua.

“Transitioning these two retail centers from fully-owned Kamehameha Schools’ properties to ground leases where Kamehameha Schools retains our lands but sells its improvements greatly strengthens our perpetual endowment,” said KS Vice President for Endowment Elizabeth Hokada. “As with our Royal Hawaiian Center offering, this action is aligned with our 2000-2015 Strategic Plan, which calls for active stewardship of our lands – whether for commercial, agricultural or conservation purposes - while prudently optimizing the value and use of Kamehameha’s financial and nonfinancial resources in support of our educational mission.”

Over the past 10 years, Kamehameha Schools has spent more than $2.6 billion on education in Hawai’i. Educational programs, collaborations and other activities supported by Kamehameha Schools serve more than 47,000 learners and families each year. In addition to operating private schools, Kamehameha serves as the largest private funder of public education in Hawai'i.

“The successful sale of these improvements would further reduce risk to our endowment through greater diversification,” said Paul Quintiliani, KS Senior Director of Commercial Real Estate. “And the sale will have no impact on the leases we have with our current tenants. The thriving business at Windward Mall and Hawai’i Kai Towne Center should continue as usual under a Kamehameha Schools ground lease, similar to the successful ground leases we have with numerous other businesses in both of those communities.”

HAWAII KAI TOWNE CENTER
Hawaii Kai Towne Center is a 30-acre master-planned complex comprising a retail shopping and dining center, two suburban office buildings, a Costco warehouse and a self-storage facility. The Center hosts regular community events, a weekly farmer’s market and entertainment on the Center’s waterfront stage.

WINDWARD MALL
Windward Mall is a regional shopping mall situated on 33 acres in the center of Kāne’ohe. It features more than 110 stores, including a mix of nationally-recognized brands, Hawaii-based companies and one-of-a-kind merchants. Windward Mall is also home to multi-plex movie theaters, multiple dining options and O’ahu’s first indoor children’s soft play area.

About Kamehameha Schools
Kamehameha Schools is a private, educational, charitable trust founded and endowed by the legacy of Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop. Kamehameha Schools operates a statewide educational system enrolling over 6,900 students of Hawaiian ancestry at K-12 campuses on O‘ahu, Maui and Hawai‘i and 30 preschool sites statewide. Over 40,400 additional Hawaiian learners and caregivers are served each year through a range of other Kamehameha Schools’ outreach programs into community schools, community collaborations and financial aid opportunities. Income generated from its Hawai‘i real estate and portfolio of diverse financial investments fund 96% of the Schools’ educational mission.For more information about Kamehameha’s commercial real estate activities, go to www.ksbe.edu/cred

Media contact: Kekoa Paulsen, 523-6369

“Our goal is to manage access to the area and prevent any further erosion of the land. This is a coordinated effort that aligns with our Natural Resource Management Plan, which guides our restoration and protection of natural habitat on our lands,” said KS senior land operation manager Todd Gray. “Based on past interactions with the leadership of both hiking groups, we are confident that the area will be respected and cared for by members of their clubs.”

The “trail,” also known as Mariner’s Ridge, is on private property and has never been officially open to the public. Residents of the neighborhood and members of both hiking clubs support Kamehameha’s new access management policy. A new fence and gate on the property will help deter unauthorized access.

“As an organization, we support trail access in a safe, legal manner. We appreciate the opportunity to continue having access to Kamehameha's property and doing it in a way so that the public can still learn about and see the beauty of Hawaii's undeveloped, wild places,” said Robert Harris, President of the Sierra Club.

Kamehameha Schools previously met with area residents on various occasions to address a surge of complaints relating to neighborhood disruption relating to unrestricted access to the undeveloped ridge property. The entry agreements and fencing are intended to address community concerns and protect the land from further degradation.

“No kākou ke kuleana,” said Gray. “The responsibility to care for the environment is for all of us, together.”

Individuals wishing to hike Kaluanui Ridge may contact the Sierra Club or the Hawaiian Trail and Mountain Club via their websites to gain access in the future. Kamehameha Schools may also allow access to Kaluanui to other bona fide cultural, environmental and education-oriented groups on a case-by-case basis.

For a list of public hiking trails, please visit the N? Ala Hele Hawaii Trail & Access System website at hawaiitrails.ehawaii.gov.

To learn more about Kamehameha Schools’ Natural Resource Management Plan, visit http://www.ksbe.edu/land/pdf/Natural_Resources_Management_Plan.pdf.

Hawaiian Trail and Mountain Club
The Hawaiian Trail and Mountain Club (HTMC) hikes about 70 different trails each year. Some hikes are members-only and others are open to the public. The Club hikes any given trail at most once per year. Hike schedules are posted quarterly. Hike schedules and other important information, such as hike safety and club membership, can be found on the HTMC website at htmclub.org.

The Sierra Club
Volunteer Leaders of the Hawaii Chapter of the Sierra Club lead weekly hikes and outings to various areas. Members of the general public are welcome. Many outings have a limit on the number of participants. To sign up and learn about the outings go to: sierraclubhawaii.com/get-outdoors. The Kaluanui Trail is on the upcoming schedule for the beginning of 2014.

About Kamehameha Schools
Kamehameha Schools is a private, educational, charitable trust founded and endowed by the legacy of Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop. Kamehameha Schools operates a statewide educational system enrolling over 6,900 students of Hawaiian ancestry at K-12 campuses on O`ahu, Maui and Hawai`i and 30 preschool sites statewide. Over 40,400 additional learners and caregivers are served each year through a range of other Kamehameha Schools’ outreach programs, community collaborations and financial aid opportunities in Hawai`i and across the continental United States. Income generated from its Hawai`i real estate and diverse financial investments fund the Schools’ educational mission almost entirely.

Media Contact: Kekoa Paulsen, Phone: 523-6369

On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I would like to share an update on our CEO search. Before sharing our progress report, we would like to pause and reflect on our current leader, Dee Jay Mailer. Recently, Dee Jay shared her intent to step down as CEO at the end of March 2014 and embark on the next phase in her life journey. We will remain ever grateful for Dee Jay’s skilled and nurturing approach to heal our organization in our time of need, and then through her patience, resilience and leadership, plant the seeds of renewed life which we enjoy and flourish in today.

Regarding our search update…

For the past several months the executive search firm, Spencer Stuart, received numerous nominations and applications from both internal and external communities and has been proactively working across multiple sectors to identify, assess, and cultivate potential leaders. Together with the Board of Trustees, we have engaged in a process of vetting and evaluating candidates through many discussions and some interviews in our search to identify the best candidate to serve in this key leadership position at Kamehameha Schools. We remain committed to a successful outcome to one of our most important trustee kuleana and will continue to thoroughly explore highly qualified candidates that best align with the future needs of Kamehameha.

As we remain focused on this work, we are grateful for your continuing support of the School and its work to deliver the highest level of education programs and services to our beneficiaries. We will continue to provide search updates throughout the process, including leadership transition.

During this Christmas season and as we remember the birth of Christ Jesus, we wish you the very best for a safe and joyous holiday.

Me ka ha’a ha’a,

Janeen Olds, Chair
Board of Trustees

“Congratulations to the top three finalists and thanks to all 148 applicants for their time, dedication and commitment to support Hawai‘i’s sustainable food movement,” said KS’ director of strategic initiatives, Kaeo Duarte. “We hope this contest will attract more farmers who are passionate about growing food for Hawai‘i and stimulating the local agricultural industry.”

Prior to the gala, finalists will present their innovative business plans to vie for the $25,000 first place prize, $15,000 for second and $10,000 for third place. Responsible for evaluating the plans are five judges representing a cross-section of Hawai‘i’s agricultural, restaurant, retail and sustainable business communities. The judges include Kamehameha Schools’ CEO Dee Jay Mailer, Ed Kenney of Town restaurant, Kyle Datta of Ulupono Initiative, Hamakua Springs Country Farms’ Richard Ha and Toby Taniguchi of KTA Super Stores.

The three winners are:

• Holoholo General Store — Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) business producing vegetables in the cabbage family such as kale, broccoli rabe, and broccoli. Specialty fruit trees, mainly fig trees, will also be a part of the 6-acre Pa‘ala‘a, O‘ahu farm.

• Kāunamāno Farms — Organic Berkshire piggery located on 9.5 acres in Pāhoehoe, Hawai‘i that will implement a systems-based approach similar to Japanese methods of raising pigs.

• Mapulehu Farms — Organic mango farm offering agri-cultural farm tours to teach the community about Hawaiian-based farming practices and traditional varieties native to Mapulehu, Moloka‘i. Coconut, banana, taro, and sweet potato will also be added to the 43-acre mango orchard.

“We are so pleased with the support and excitement surrounding the first annual Mahi‘ai Match-Up contest,” said Keawe Liu, executive director of Ke Ali‘i Pauahi Foundation. “We invite the community to celebrate agriculture in Hawai‘i with us as we honor some of the newest and brightest farming ideas while raising funds for new agricultural scholarships and grants.”

The fundraising gala — complete with local chef stations, entertainment and auction — will be held on February 22, 2014 at the Dole Cannery’s Pomaika‘i Ballrooms. Join sponsor Ulupono Initiative and support agriculture and food production for Hawai‘i’s market.

For more information about the contest, the Pauahi Foundation’s fundraiser gala and Kamehameha Schools’ Strategic Agricultural Plan, visit www.pauahi.org/mahiaimatchup.

ABOUT KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS
Kamehameha Schools is a private, educational, charitable trust founded and endowed by the legacy of Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop. Kamehameha Schools operates a statewide educational system enrolling over 6,900 students of Hawaiian ancestry at K-12 campuses on O‘ahu, Maui and Hawai‘i and 30 preschool sites statewide. Over 40,400 additional Hawaiian learners and caregivers are served each year through a range of other Kamehameha Schools’ outreach programs, community collaborations and financial aid opportunities in Hawai‘i and across the continental United States. Income generated from its Hawai‘i real estate, as well as diverse investments, fund the Schools’ educational mission almost entirely.

ABOUT KE ALI‘I PAUAHI FOUNDATION
The mission of Ke Ali‘i Pauahi Foundation is to support the mission of Kamehameha Schools by seeking and developing new and diverse sources of income to support the ever-increasing educational needs and goals of people of Hawaiian ancestry. The Foundation accomplishes its mission in a number of ways including alumni support, endowed scholarships, early childhood education and literacy, charter school support, land stewardship, and advancing the Hawaiian language.

SSCI 496G An Introduction to Agroecology (3 credits)
Tuesday, 3:30-6:10 p.m.
Learn about the science of sustainable agriculture. Explore the history and development of agriculture, traditional farming systems and the ecological and social impacts of modern agriculture. The course will also cover the principles and practices of ecologically based soil fertility and pest management, along with the role of biodiversity in designing the farming systems of the future. Ecological indicators of sustainability will be reviewed along with the environmental performance of conventional and biologically diversified farming systems. Social, economic and political factors influencing the long-term sustainability of agriculture and food systems will be explored.

SSCI 496H The Theory and Practice of Sustainable Agriculture (3 credits)
Thursday, 3:30-6:10 p.m.
Develop and manage UH West O‘ahu's on-campus organic demonstration garden.
Explore the theory and practice of sustainable agriculture. Learn the fundamentals of horticulture science and the application of agro-ecological principles to the design and management of small-scale certified organic horticultural systems for the tropics. Hands-on laboratory activities focus on the development of practical horticultural skills, including: sexual and asexual propagation; soil cultivation; compost production and use; crop planning; and soil fertility and pest management practices.

Along with a Politics of Food course and Sustainability Practicum, these new courses will be offered in the Spring 2014 semester for students interested in sustainability. For more information, contact Dr. Monique Mironesco at mironesc@hawaii.edu or visit http://www.uhwo.hawaii.edu/.

Kula Kauwela/Summer School programs are offered at both the Hawai‘i and Kapālama campuses for students in grades K-12. Summer school offers a number of enriching program options to keep students engaged in learning throughout the year. For high school students, summer school is also an opportunity to earn credits and better prepare for the upcoming school year. Hawai‘i Kula Kauwela courses will take place from June 12 to July 10. Kapālama Summer School will run from June 9 through July 18 for grades 9-12 and June 16 through July 18 for grades 1-8. Visit ksbe.edu/admissions to see course catalogs with available offerings.

Applications and additional informations for both programs can be downloaded at ksbe.edu/admissions.

Kamehameha Schools’ policy on admissions is to give preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry to the extent permitted by law. If you would like to be considered under that policy, your Hawaiian ancestry must be verified by Kamehameha’s Ho‘oulu Hawaiian Data Center (Data Center). Please work directly with the Data Center staff to complete your ancestry determination as soon as you can and preferably no later than the program’s application deadline of February 15, 2014.

For more information, please call the Data Center at (808) 523-6228 or toll free at 1-800-842-4682, then extension 36228. You may also visit: ksbe.edu/datacenter for information to frequently asked questions or to request an Ancestry Registry form.

“We’re looking forward to having Debbie join the KSK leadership team,” Kim said. “She’s a proven leader who has served students and staff well in a variety of settings—public and private, kindergarten through high school, here in the islands and on the continent. Her breadth of experience—including experience as a KS graduate and as a KS parent—has equipped her to readily adapt to the unique challenges that we face at Kamehameha Schools in order to better serve all of Pauahi’s keiki.”

Lindsey will oversee K-12 curricular and co-curricular programming to ensure high quality (i.e., properly sequenced, rigorous, culturally based, innovative and benchmarked) and meets the needs and interests of our diverse student body, while addressing the campus’ strategic priorities.

“Over the course of my career, I’ve been able to work with tremendous people,” Lindsey said. “I am fortunate now to move to KS where so much of that professionalism and passion has been embedded with those who’ve been there. Being part of creating the 21st century student is a humbling task and a dream come true for me in a place that has given me so much since I began as a seventh-grader all those years ago. It’s like coming home.”

Lindsey received the DOE Academic Excellence Award from 2006-12, was a nominee for the National Association of Elementary School Principals’ (NAESP) National Distinguished Principal Award, won the 2009 and 2012 Achieve3000 Excellence in Leadership Award, the 2012 Masayuki Tokioka Excellence in School Leadership Award and headed Koloa Elementary School to a 2013 National Blue Ribbon Nomination and Distinguished School Award. She is a member of Phi Delta Kappa, the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development and the National Association of Secondary School Principals.

“Passion is key in anything you pursue,” Lindsey added. “After teaching in Oregon for 25 years and being in the DOE here since 1999 and loving what I do, curriculum and instruction, the timing to come back and work for our people and to give back all that I have been given couldn’t be better. I am truly humbled and grateful for this opportunity.”

After finishing high school at Kamehameha, Lindsey went on to get her bachelor’s degree from Willamette University and her master’s in education from Oregon State University. She also has a certificate in School Administration from Portland State University.

The Hope Po‘o Kula position was developed as a part of the reorganization in support of the KS Kapālama Education Plan, and will lead K-12 curricular and co-curricular programming efforts in support of the KSK mission to prepare globally-minded, good and industrious servant leaders grounded in a Hawaiian worldview and equipped with 21st century skills.

“Today provides us with an opportunity to address preschool enrollment barriers as well as financial aid support and resources for keiki and ‘ohana for next school year,” shared Nicole Souza, director of Early Childhood Education Strategies for Kamehameha Schools’ Ka Pua Initiative. “Our Preschool Readiness Day was a great opportunity to gather a whole bunch of different early education providers and resources so that families can ask questions and find out more information and make good choices for their keiki and ‘ohana.”

The event was a part of ongoing efforts to get families prepared for both the change in age eligibility for kindergarten as well as the anticipated opening of a new Kamehameha Community Learning Center at Mā‘ili, which will add an additional 185 preschool seats on the Wai‘anae Coast.

Over a dozen different early learning organizations participated in the effort including:

On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I am pleased to share with you an update on our CEO search and the appointment of an interim CEO. Regarding our search update . . .

Over the past several weeks and months, the trustees have been meeting regularly to review, evaluate, deliberate and interview a number of highly qualified candidates for the position of CEO. Our assurance to candidate confidentiality continues to be a priority during the search process in order to ensure we are able to attract the highest caliber talent. We have had a number of wonderful conversations with strong leaders from both near and far and we continue to be humbled by the tremendous interest and passion these exemplary candidates have displayed in their applications and in our conversations. While we know that ultimately we can only select one individual for this vital position, we are encouraged by the number and character of the Hawaiian leaders we have met and it fills our hearts with hope and optimism for the future of Hawaii. We have made great progress in our search process and remain committed to take whatever time is necessary to make this critical decision.

Regarding leadership transition . . .

We are mindful of CEO Dee Jay Mailer’s pending retirement date (April 1, 2014) and the need to have capable and credible leadership at the helm of Kamehameha Schools at all times. In anticipation of Dee Jay’s retirement, we have made arrangements to have Jack Wong, currently our Vice President of Legal Services and General Counsel, serve as interim CEO until such time as we have named a successor to Dee Jay. Jack has served Kamehameha Schools for sixteen years in various capacities within the legal group and thus brings to this role his tremendous background and experience. We are pleased and grateful that Jack has agreed to take on these responsibilities for this interim period of time.

We remain appreciative of Dee Jay’s leadership over the past 10 years and during this transition period. Dee Jay shared with the Trustees that “as my graduation draws near, it is the best of gifts to have Jack work side by side with me over the next few months to ensure that all good work at our Schools continue. Jack is smart, insightful, energetic, transparent and selfless - a leader of the highest integrity. You can count on him to do pono work and fulfill his commitments. He has been a part of protecting and cultivating this legacy since I came home 10 years ago and that has not changed. While leaving my role at Kamehameha Schools has been and will continue to be one that is filled with all of the emotion of leaving home, I am lightened with Jack’s appointment and thank the Trustees for a good choice!”

We remain grateful for your continuing support of Kamehameha Schools and its work. We will continue to provide search updates throughout the search process.

Me ka ha’a ha’a,

Janeen-Ann A. Olds, Chairman
Board of Trustees

• Theme: E pūlama `ia, e ho`omau `ia lā – Cherish what we have, now and forever
  
• Free admission
  
• Plenty of free parking
  
• Free Shuttle Service from:
  
  • Damien Memorial School
    
  • Kamehameha Terminal – School Street
    
  • Kapālama Elementary School
    
• Entertainment:
  
  • Join Billy V, Lina Girl & Mento Mele `Āpana and experience some of Hawai?i’s most popular entertainers. Lineup includes:
    
    • Amy Hanaiali`i
      
    • Kapena
      
    • Mike Love
      
    • Nā Hoa
      
    • Nā Leo
      
  • Enjoy extraordinary talent by the students of Kamehameha, which includes:
    
    • KS Marching Band
      
    • KMS Choral Music and Papa Oli Me Hula
      
    • Hawaiian Ensemble
      
    • Concert Glee
      
    • Children’s Choir
      
    • Kamehameha Dance Company
      
• Ono food booths: Hawaiian Plate, Korean Plate, Malasadas, BBQ Sticks, Fried Noodles, Healthy Haven, Sweet Shoppe and more
  
• Neighbor Island Specialties: Kaua`i Kulolo, Moloka`i Bread, Kona Coffee and more
  
• Keiki and Teen Fun: Inflatables, Rides, Dunking Booth, Crafts and Games
  
• Unique Shopping: Country Store, Haku Lei, Silent Auction, Garden Shop, Island Crafts and the `onolicious Kamehameha Schools’ Famous Brownies and package mix to try at home!
  
• Commungity booths focusing on families, health and education
  
• Blankets and low chairs are welcome
  

Located at 1210 Dillingham Boulevard, between Waiakamilo Boulevard and Kohou Street, Kapalama Center consists of roughly 39,000 square feet of gross leasable space and features a mix of local, regional and national retailers. Seven new merchants are expected to join the other existing and new businesses listed below.

• Ahi & Vegetable*
  
• Dairyu Ramen & Curry
  
• Elvin’s Bakery
  
• Family Dental Clinic
  
• Grace Barber and Hair Salon
  
• Kapalama Launderette
  
• Kapalama Shoe Repair
  
• Ono Korean BBQ*
  
• Princess Gold Creations
  
• Tattoos by Bong
  
• Violet’s Grill
  
• Wingstop*
  
• Zippy’s Restaurant
  

“Kamehameha is honored to be a part of this project and contribute to the vibrancy of this community,” said area development director Catherine Camp. “Mahalo to the existing merchants who remained open during construction, and a warm welcome to the new merchants who will continue to enhance the economic activity in this neighborhood.”

Kamehameha Schools’ lands in Kapalama represent a strategic holding because of their location and size. The redevelopment of four-acre Kapalama Center fits into Kamehameha’s vision to revitalize the Kapalama district as a “live, work, jam, and learn” urban center, from Nimitz Highway up Waiakamilo Road and along Kapalama Canal.

This project, and others, will be part of the continuing evolution of an area of major importance to the greater Honolulu community.

Revenue generated by Kamehameha Schools’ lands, including this newly renovated center, help to fulfill the Schools’ mission by supporting the education of more than 47,000 learners every year and provide funds for literacy program in more than 220 public school classrooms; 17 public charter schools that educate 4,200 students; more than 75 community program collaborations; and many other educational services throughout Hawai?i.

ABOUT KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS
Kamehameha Schools is a private, educational, charitable trust founded and endowed by the legacy of Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop. Kamehameha Schools operates a statewide educational system enrolling over 6,900 students of Hawaiian ancestry at K-12 campuses on O`ahu, Maui and Hawai`i and 30 preschool sites statewide. Over 40,400 additional Hawaiian learners and caregivers are served each year through a range of other Kamehameha Schools’ outreach programs, community collaborations and financial aid opportunities in Hawai`i and across the continental United States. Income generated from its Hawai`i real estate, as well as diverse investments, fund the Schools’ educational mission almost entirely.

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“This is a chance for our community to come out and support our future planners, lawyers, educators and professors as they continue to strive for academic excellence,” said Paula Ann Burgess-Tauala, director of the Kamehameha Schools Community Learning Center at Nānākuli (CLCN).

The first session is scheduled for Tuesday, February 25 at CLCN from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. and features scholar Ileana Ruelas from Mā‘ili.

Ruelas will present the topic “Genealogy of Community Stories, Media Narratives & Legal Framing” which looks at the history of relationship to ?āina at Makua in Wai‘anae. This research traces the land struggle and cycles of community advocacy through storytelling, media, and legal framing.

“Our hope for this series is that ‘talking about college’ will be an everyday conversation in our homes,” shared Burgess-Tauala, that we change the narrative of the Coast by sharing stories of success and we promote lifelong learning.”

UH Mānoa representatives will also be available at each session to provide support regarding applications, financial aid, scholarships and admissions.

Additional presentations are scheduled for March 11th, April 15th and May 6th from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at CLCN. Speaker names and topics will be posted to www.ksbe.edu/kapua. Events are free and a simple dinner will be provided to attendees. An RSVP is requested to assist with planning.

For more information or to RSVP for a presentation, call 668-1517 or email kapua@ksbe.edu. CLCN is located at 89-101 Farrington Hwy. (next to Ka Waihona o ka Na‘auao Public Charter School) in Nānākuli.

To be considered, applicants must submit an online KOIP Intern Application and also provide a cover letter, a resume and verification of current college enrollment, apply for internship opportunities that are related to their chosen major, and must have a cumulative 2.5 GPA. Internship sites are available on O‘ahu, Hawai‘i, Maui, Kaua‘i and Moloka‘i.

Internship stipends may be available through Kamehameha Schools’ Financial Aid & Scholarship Services (FASS) department. Internship stipend applications are available only to students who have been offered and have accepted a non-paid internship position through the Kāpili ‘Oihana Internship Program. Awards are limited based on the availability of funding.Interns looking for opportunities in a variety of different fields are encouraged to apply. For more information, available internship sites and to download the application, please visit here, or contact Jewel Henderson at jehender@ksbe.edu or by phone at (808) 843-3420.

“We are extremely excited that the founders of Atelier Bow-Wow will be bringing their unique architectural approach to Our Kaka‘ako,” said Christian O’Connor, Senior Asset Manager for Kamehameha Schools. “Creating an engaging public space for Our Kaka‘ako will generate opportunities for people to collaborate and to continue to foster creativity within the community.”

Kaka‘ako Agora will be located in a 3,225-square foot warehouse on Cooke Street. Atelier Bow-Wow will transform the vacant space into a free, publicly accessible, shaded community gathering spot. The build out will include a mezzanine level that will add 687-square feet to the space. Kamehameha Schools and Interisland Terminal will work together to seek out creative partnerships that ensure the space is being utilized to its full potential.

“Through our relationship with Interisland Terminal, the Kaka’ako Agora project will able to show an alternative way to create a public space in an industrial area,” said Yoshiharu Tsukamoto, of Ateiler Bow-Wow. “Gradually, small visions and conversations are turning into real projects and real buildings. It is also exciting that this is an opportunity to take traditional architectural work in a whole new direction.”

Atelier Bow-Wow will be working with several local organizations to help execute its vision including Collab Studios, Sunworks Construction, Heavy Metal Hawaii, and the University of Hawaii School of Architecture. Kaka‘ako Agora is scheduled to be completed in early June.

The HCDA hearing for this project will be on February 5.

For more information on Kaka‘ako Agora, visit ourkakaako.com/kakaakoagora.

About Kamehameha Schools
Kamehameha Schools is a private, educational, charitable trust founded and endowed by the legacy of Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop. Kamehameha Schools operates a statewide educational system enrolling over 6,900 students of Hawaiian ancestry at K-12 campuses on O`ahu, Maui and Hawai`i and 30 preschool sites statewide. Over 40,400 additional Hawaiian learners and caregivers are served each year through a range of other Kamehameha Schools’ outreach programs, community collaborations and financial aid opportunities in Hawai`i and across the continental United States. Income generated from its Hawai`i real estate, as well as diverse investments, fund the Schools’ educational mission almost entirely. For more information, please visit www.ksbe.edu.

About Our Kaka’ako
Our Kaka‘ako is a mixed-use, urban-island community by Kamehameha Schools on nine contiguous city blocks in the heart of Honolulu, between South Street and Ward Avenue. The community, which is currently in the beginning stages of a multi-year redevelopment, will contain a mixture of low-rise and high-rise structures, a range of housing types, open spaces, a central gathering place, and a neighborhood supportive of commercial and industrial uses. Part of the vision for Our Kaka‘ako is that it will continue to grow as a progressive catalyst for innovation and become the epicenter of urban-island culture, and the lifestyle that it represents. To learn more, visit www.OurKakaako.com.

About Interisland Terminal
Interisland Terminal was founded in January 2009 out of a vested interest in the cultural and socio-economic life of Honolulu. The group presents a year-round series of programs in contemporary art, design and film that explore the intersections of creativity and innovation, paving the way for the creative approaches needed to address the civic and social challenges facing Hawaii. To learn more, visit interislandterminal.org

About Atelier Bow-Wow
Atelier Bow-Wow has acquired an enthusiastic global following through innovative, prestigious projects at exhibitions such as the 2010 Venice Biennale (as an official representative of Japan), the São Paulo Bienal, and venues such as the Hayward Gallery in London, the Neue Nationalgalerie in Berlin, The Gallery at REDCAT in Los Angeles, the Japan Society in New York, and the OK Offenes Kulturhaus Oberösterreich in Linz, Austria. Atelier Bow-Wow recently completed the BMW Urban Design Lab for the Guggenheim Museum. To learn more, visit bow-wow.jp/

Media contact: Tess Bevernage, MVNP, tbevernage@mvnp.com, (808) 529-6214