Governing Board

As a community-based public charter school, Kanu o ka ʻĀina is governed by an independent
Governing Board that has the independent authority to determine the organization and
management of the school, its curriculum and virtual education as well as ensure compliance
with applicable state and federal laws. Moreover, the Governing Board is responsible for the
financial and academic viability of the school. The Governing Board negotiates and
implements the bi-lateral contract with the Charter School Commission, sets broad institutional
policy, and determines priorities that further the mission of Kanu o ka ʻĀina.

Board Members:

• Kanani Kapuniai
• Mason Maikui
• Keomailani Case
• Randy Vitousek
• Steve Hurwitz
• Allyssa Strula
• Nahaku Kalei
• Naomi Tachera

Meeting Schedule:

The Governing Board meeting shall be the second Tuesday of every month, from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm at 64-1043 Hi’iaka Street – Waimea, Hawai’i in the Hālau Ho’olako Buiding – Lōkahi Meeting Room, excluding July until further notice.