Vote 2010
2010 Election
Abercrombie can be choosy when it comes to picking BOE, November 10, 2010
First-timers join last elected panel, Star Advertiser, November 3, 2010
Hawaii General Election 2010 Results
Star Advertiser Board of Education General Election Guide 2010
School board needs new energy, Star Advertiser, October 20, 2010
The Forgotten Board Of Education Race, Civil Beat, October 20, 2010
• Primary Election 2010 Board of Education Results
Honolulu Star-Advertiser Election Results
Pamela Young Meets Pamela Young
• Olelo Broadcast of 2010 Board of Education Candidates in Focus
• School board candidates vie to lead state’s reforms
Vote 2010
Who are these people and what do they bring to the
Board of Education?
Oahu at Large (all Oahu votes)
Melanie Bailey:
Best known for: As a public school parent, Melanie campaigned against Furlough Fridays and successfully lobbied for the passage of the “minimum instructional hours” bill in the Legislature. This bill requires the Department of Education to provide a minimum of 180 days of instructional time per year. Hawaii was the only state in the country without such a law.
Notable proposals for the BOE:
• make sure our children’s success is the basis for every decision.
• be a fresh set of eyes looking for positive solutions.
• be a supportive partner to the Department of Education.
• focus on improvement, not just setting goals.
Find out more: alohamelaniebailey@yahoo.com , Facebook: MelanieBaileyCandidate
Kim Coco Iwamoto:
Best known for: Incumbent elected to BOE in 2006; actively lobbied against Furlough Fridays
Notable Proposals for the BOE:
1. Replicate models of instruction delivery that have already improved student achievement in similarly situated schools.
2. Fortify DOE’s data collection and analysis system so that each decision we make maximizes educational opportunities for every student;
3. Leverage competitive salaries and professional development to recruit and retain highly-qualified, highly-effective teachers who can ensure our children are prepared for 21st Century challenges and expectations.
Find out more: info@kimcoco.com
KHNL News Now: Kim Coco Iwamoto
Roger Kiyoshi Takabayashi:
Best known for: Former President HSTA (Hawaii State Teacher’s Association)
Notable Proposals for the BOE: “…setting high standards that are unattainable for some may also result in a greater number of dropouts. Have you ever heard of the bell curve? …Is it realistic to use ideals as standards?”
Find out more: takabayashirk@hawaii.rr.com
1292 Ala Mahamoe St., Honolulu 96819 (808) 839-4770
KHNL News Now: Roger Kiyoshi Takabayashi
Brian Y. Yamane:
Best Known For: Former Legislator
Notable Proposals for the BOE: “I will work to enhance the relations between the Board, the Administration and the Legislature. I believe that the current Board is not moving forward and that the Board needs to work within its means. If you are not happy with the way things are going I urge you to vote for a non-incumbent.”
Find out more: yamaneb@gmail.com
Randall MLYee:
Best known for: Former BOE member and Chairman
Notable Proposals for the BOE:
Find out more: rmly@hawaii.rr.com
Pamela Young:
Best Known For: I have extensive community service experience working with elected officials and labor leaders. I have served on the Neighborhood Board No. 35 for the past 13 years, and with the HGEA for the past 11 years. At the present time, I am the president of the HGEA Professional and Scientific Unit 13, which consists of 7,000 members.
Notable Proposals for the BOE: It is critical to a child’s success in life to acquire proficiency in the basic subjects and to receive a well-rounded education. I will focus on improving student proficiency and reducing dropout rates. For low-performing schools and students, we should provide additional resources. Unfortunately, the state’s budget crisis has had an adverse effect on education.
Find out more: pamelayounghawaii@gmail.com
Leeward ( all Oahu votes)
James Arola:
Best Known For: Father of 2 from Ewa Beach and parent teacher guild president –
Notable proposals for the BOE: “In every proposal we need to ask ourselves will it positively impact our students – if not we need to reconsider”… “I suggest we create volunteer mentoring programs.”
Find out more: 91-1011 Aeoia St., #E, Ewa Beach, 96706 (808) 554-4488
Maralyn A Kurshals:
Best Known For: Working in the nonprofit sector for over 30 years with single parents, people with disabilities, children and youth, residents of housing shelters, and the Native Hawaiian community. I have been a grant writer as well as a legislative and community advocate and organizer. My teaching background has been with diverse groups, from elementary school students, to teenagers and adults in housing shelters. 30 years experience in non-profit work much of it in early childhood education through Good Beginnings Alliance and INPEACE. Chairman of Education Committee for her neighborhood board.
Notable proposals for the BOE: “Responsive leadership and building community will help create successful schools.”
Find out more: maralynleewardboe@gmail.com
www.maralynkurshals.com
KHNL News Now: Maralyn Kurshals and David O’Neal
David O’Neal:
Best known for: School Community Council Chair for Kalei’opupu Elementary School.
I have three children. Two attend public school at Kalei’opu’u Elementary and one attends Kamehameha Schools. Father of three, business background currently self employed. On his daughters’ school SCC and active school organizer.
Notable proposals for the BOE:
• Budget wisely and creatively to minimize spending while providing needed services and programs
• Invest in schools in new communities and re-evaluate older facilities
• Continue to improve test scores and proficiency in real life skills
• Engage parents more
• “Volunteering for children is a passion of mine.”….“I believe that the DOE must budget wisely, principals must be strong, teachers must be supported rather than frustrated by ever-changing mandates.”
Find out more: davidonealforboe@gmail.com
http://www.davidoneal4boe.com/
KHNL News Now: Maralyn Kurshals and David O’Neal
Windward (all Oahu votes)
Valsey Freitas:
Best Known For: I’m running to present families in our district with the choice to have a parental voice in education. Improving our public schools will require the support and input of families and community. Let’s stand united, work toward a common goal and exercise our right to be heard. Your support and involvement is important in the education of Hawaii’s children.
Notable proposals for the BOE:
• Increased autonomy and fiscal responsibility at complex and school level to further decentralize education
• Stronger family engagement and parental involvement practices aimed at improving academic achievement
• Equitable funding and support for charter schools
Find out more: 47-381 Ahuimanu Rd., Kaneohe 96744 (808) 781-3827
John Penebacker:
Best known for: Incumbent first elected 2006
Notable proposals for the BOE:
Find out more: penebackerjr@hotmail.com
902 Maunawili Rd., Kailua 96734 (808) 263-4002
Maui (all Neighbor Island votes)
Leona Rocha-Wilson:
Best known for:
I ended up starting my own company called Fashionetics. Later, I ran the company; I became the first woman president of this national organization called The American Home Sewing Association, made up of executives of all the major companies like Singer, the pattern companies and so forth. So I had board experience in that I have worked in a national organization.
Notable proposals for the BOE:
“My job as a board member is to see to it that we have two paths: a path for career, and a path for college, so that all children will receive a fulfilling education.”
Find out more: VIDEO: Leona Rocha-Wilson BOE Candidate Profile, Decision 2010 MauiNOW.com
192 Halau Pl. Kihei, Maui 96753, (808) 874-3077
Ray R Hart:
Best known for:
Retired Elementary School Teacher and Parent
Notable proposals for the BOE:
“And the importance of having a teacher and a parent on the Board of Education means that I can provide that perspective to the other members of the board that will allow them to think about the issues from a different point of view. “
Find out more: VIDEO: Ray Hart BOE Candidate Profile, Decision 2010 MauiNOW.com
467 Kalalau Pl. Kihei, Maui 96753, (808) 264-2261