So, we're replacing every classroom. Okay. Every classroom and then uh Work shops. Uh rather than we've had some issues and some difficulties cuz they're getting older now. So, rather than wait halfway through the year and start replacing them, we place them all and then we'll sell. We have a vendor that's coming in to look at >> them. Possibly buy whatever uh ones that are still have some time left on them. Okay. Thank you. We need a vote on the budget transfers. Any further questions? Can I have the chair? Ms. Ferris? Mhm. What else? Um the the iPads, are those all Did you just recirculate them? Are they So, every year So, we're ordering for next year's freshman class. We're ordering them now cuz it takes a while to get them in [clears throat] and in the summer they set them up for the freshman class and then they they keep those for four years.
If not, members, any questions? Megan? >> [snorts] >> So, this what this bill is saying, so each island have a different um pay rate. So, [clears throat] reason why I know that I was so fortunate that I had my car registered in Hilo and it was almost 50% or more less. Um and then we still yet to this day maybe you have the can be clarified clear clear to us. We pay this weight tax and this um road tax to fix our roads. How much money is spent every year on fixing these roads because it doesn't seem to get I mean, not knocking you, but I'm just saying not seem to be getting anything done. And the neighbor islands seem to get a legit on their roads in repairs and especially like in with Hilo, we get a lot of rain, but it doesn't seem to have as much potholes in the county as much we have in Honolulu.
Where are we seeing those slips and we can make some adjustments right then and there for teaching in the classroom to respond with our students. When we look specifically at students who are demonstrating an increase in proficiency, did you see that 11 students have increased in proficiency? 42 students have stayed the same. Again, on this particular assessment, 11 students decreased in proficiency. And on measure 2.2, this is the percentage of six eighth grade black students who score below risk on fast pay. We want this to increase from 12% last May to 22% May of 26 this year. They are below our target. But what we see here is that four students risk from fall to winter. And again, this is our safety graph. When we look here at the safety graph, you'll see our different our bands and our movement. And to know I think it's important to see that we do have five students who did high risk important that there are two students who some risk and population metric percentage of eighth grade black students to score on the family post test and our goal is to increase from 8% of 25 to 22% of 26 we are getting a little closer we are on target to reach our measure which we're proud of but we would specifically see that our students have shall we grow in eth grade this is a point of accomplishment from our students and our teachers Membership festivals have also increased.
So, the senior uh we'll collect the senior ones and out of the senior one we may end up with about 250 that are still usable and we'll put those in storage. So, when students break theirs or lose theirs, we use those to replace uh some of that. And then the ones that have uh of no value, there's a company that'll buy those as well. Mhm. Yeah, I don't want to believe it this, but um are there any um when equipment is is broken deliberately or by accident, who's responsible for that? The school only or No, so >> Well, something uh yeah, if something needs to be repaired, uh we often repair it ourselves. So, um and if there's a We typically we have a certain amount of money uh that we have put aside for that. We don't charge the kids for repairing something that gets broken unless it's an ongoing problem.
So, again, I I just doesn't matter for me that we paying so high, almost double in weight tax on Oahu and in the neighbor islands is not as much, but they get the same job done on a larger scale cuz Hilo, if you know the roads, is long. And we don't have as much potholes in Hilo as we have in Oahu on a shorter distance of road. So, can you even like maybe I don't know if you have the numbers, but can you tell us how is that money being spent and why is Oahu so much higher than the neighbor islands? Thank you, Senator Favela, for the question. I actually have with me our Division of Motor Vehicle Program Administrator, and I think that he would be able to provide >> Oh, thank you very much. information. >> Thank you. Yep. Good afternoon. Good afternoon, committee members.
32% correct on the preest to 48% correct on two patient to that shows some movement of our students that you'll see from the red into a celebration please proficiency. This slide is sharing a recap of our assessments and next steps that we introduced when we reported out on last month. Um again, when we looked at this data back in December, we principles and they revised their action plans. All of the action steps that teachers and leaders have put in place to address math concerns with goal one are also available to go to. Additionally, when looking at ways to support these specific students, we have a continued focus on creating classrooms that leverage student strengths. We're using the math practices to bridge math instruction and that assetbased pedigogy. We're working with teachers on authentic demonstrations of knowledge conditions for student collaboration and choice. Those are happening throughout our creative professional learning, our welcome consultant and our math cohort who also met today.
So, if a student for the first time comes, they drop their uh Chromebook, broke the screen, we'll fix that. Uh we won't charge them, but if it conti- then if the the second time, then we would charge them. And then uh if they lose their Chromebook, they have to buy All right. Just As long as there's some system in there, I want I want to see some accountability. I don't want >> Yeah. you know, uh brand new equipment just being thrown out there and there's no accountability on the part of the the student. Yeah, so we we spoke to the IT uh couple of of the IT uh staff today uh in a meeting and they said that that we're having less and less problems with damaged uh it's gotten a lot better since they put in the new policy. Uh that's good. Yeah. Yes.
William Triggiano, the Division of Motor Vehicles Program Administrator for the City and County of Honolulu. Um Senator, thank you for your questioning and I 100% agree. I recently moved from Kauai, and so I understand the price neighbor islands and Oahu and how it how it plays out. Um And how it affects everybody. Um in terms of the how much is spent on roads and what is done, um we don't have that with us right now. We can definitely um turn um respond to that and and provide better information about where the funds go to. Um for the counties, we can say that the funds um are put into general funds for sure. And how the each administration and county spends those funds is as you know under under their purview. Um but yes, I I agree that each each county has their own funding and has their own way of administering.
Excited to share some data from our feedback today. Um, one of the things that we noticed were trying to look at what things are working particularly when it comes to eighth grade and some of the successes that we are seeing and at what schools. So, we'd like to for next year particularly we'll put in some further study between now and the beginning of the school year further study into those structures for maximizing tier 2 and tier three instruction during the school day. We know that that is what is always in our control. Um, one of the things that we've noticed is that we have highdose tutoring, oneonone, two to one tutoring at two of our campuses through a night before previously. Um, at those two campuses, we are seeing we're seeing some results in eighth grade classrooms specifically. >> I'm sorry to interrupt you, but can you remind me was that specifically for eighth grade?
Thank you. Any further questions? Ms. Ferris, you all set? Yep. All right. Can I get a motion? Budget transfer. >> Motion to approve. Any discussion? Chair. Mr. Jones? Yes. Mr. Mejia? Yes. Mr. Mercedes? Yes. Mr. Tarbox? Yes. Ms. Ferris? Yes. Ms. Gisler? Yes. Mr. Hayden? Yes. Uh next step is the budget. Melissa will present the uh 26-27 budget. Okay, so tonight I will walk you through the fiscal year 27 budget, beginning with the budget calendar and timeline and highlighting key areas from the budget book.
So, the vehicle tax that they collect for the county um goes into a general fund? Um for the City and County of of Honolulu for sure, and I can triple check with the other counties, but I believe it's the same. Okay, so does I mean, I don't know this first time I'm hearing this, so uh forgive me for my ignorance, but I always thought it was mainly for specified road repairs and road conditions and roads. So, so we now we put this in general fund. That means if they like take majority of the funds, they will put dollar in the road and >> [clears throat] >> uh $100 someplace else, there's nothing we can do. Um I can't speak to that, but >> Okay, I know I know the reason why I'm asking this is because again in Honolulu Mhm. the last five years, our weight tax increase tripled more than any other neighbor island in the last five years.
Was that sixth through eight? to um so Ignite is one of our partnerships with Teach for America and the two teachers who are currently participating happen to teach eth grade. Um one of them teaches seventh and eighth grade but that eighth grade period at both of our campuses is when both tutors are available and also schools are thoughtful about ensuring that students are going to be there. So this is for example our second year they had tutoring at those campuses and last year I know at one school it was first thing in the morning it was first period and they had some concerns that maybe students weren't really reaping the benefits because they were not always getting to school in time to do their first but it's not exclusive specifically to it just so happens that >> yeah I have had the opportunity to meet with uh the coordinator for the program and learn more about potential >> potential potential.
I'll also address any questions you may have and then we can conclude with a vote to accept the proposed budget. So, the development of the fiscal year 27 budget was a comprehensive collaborative process spanning several months and involving stakeholders across all levels of the district. The process began in September with your approval of the budget calendar. This established a structured timeline to guide the entire process. In early October, I opened the budget database in iVisions and provided training to lead teachers and budget managers. Throughout the month, coordinators, assistant principals, and lead teachers worked together to review programmatic needs, staffing priorities, and resource requirements. By the end of October, the process moved into a higher level of review phase. And at the same time we held discussions on school-wide budget priorities and we're looking to ensure that budgetary requests were in alignment with strategic goals. In November, the administration conducted a detailed review of submitted budgets, followed by a series of check-ins and meetings involving the superintendent, school leadership, and myself.
And I can go on and on. I got rid of a vehicle cuz it was going to cost me almost $1,000 to register them in Oahu. Same vehicle that I bought, of course the vehicle is 20 years old. Same vehicle I bought 20 years ago went up three times the price. So, that I couldn't afford it and I I just got rid of the car. But again, how we I just want to know how the community out there, people like me, don't know how is it justified that we can continue to hike up the registration on Oahu to justify our roads, but then we don't see the condition as we see on the maintenance that we have on the neighbor islands and how well repaired some of them were. Maybe not all, but the ones I drove on was well repaired. So, I just want to know how we can figure this out so the community can know where is this I mean, as you said the funds going, but the statistics why why is it the increase constantly going up and up?
Um, but the advanced tutoring is also is that twoon-one or threeon-one. It happens four days a week and it requires some really intentional planning from the teacher. It's a high commitment um and also excellent classroom management to ensure that students are fully engaged with their two teachers. We'd also like to expand and learn more work about how to maximize what I need time. That being there's at least a 30 minute retach block built into middle school math classrooms and making sure that it's being utilized effectively helping your teachers collaborate and use data to ensure that students really are getting what they need within that time. That might include a walk to math program in some purposes. We also are a little thin to be quite honest on our resources for tier three learning specifically are there are tier 2 resources included in our adopted curriculum and we know that it's something that we need to learn more about and potentially >> what do you mean?
In December, the administration held a series budget meetings again to for each department to review all of the requests that came in in detail, including staffing and other needs. We continued to evaluate personnel positions, which not only represent the largest portion of the budget, but also support the district priority of maintaining appropriate student-teacher ratios. And at this stage, we used budget assumptions and forecasts to ensure we were moving forward with a fiscally responsible budget while meeting the district's essential needs. The release of the governor's preliminary fiscal year 27 budget in January let us further refine assumptions and align with our Chapter 70 funding allocation. Throughout February, the super superintendent and I continued to work closely with leadership teams to make final adjustments, balancing identified needs with available resources. The fiscal year 27 budget reflects months of careful planning, collaboration, and thoughtful decision-making. It's designed to support our students, sustain essential programs, and position the district to meet both current needs and future challenges.
Do we as a city has a special fund that they want us to raise so they can go in general fund and continue to rake it? I don't know. You don't need to answer that, but can you just at least find out why I I think that the fee is so lopsided? Um in terms of the between the counties? Yeah. Yes, I Yes, for sure. >> Thank you very much. >> Okay. Um thanks for being here as well for the City and County. Um so, with that said, is there any ordinances that was created by the county here um to create a special fund or fund for road fixing? Um I'm not aware of anything that flags or earmarks funds for for roads. >> Okay. Okay. Uh then um Senator Favela, just to add the why the mayor of the County of Hawaii has sent testimony against this measure is because in the 1980s, I was on the county council at that time, we created an ordinance that part of the gas tax goes into a special fund to for road fixing.
So for example in when we talk about goal four and reading intervention you know you're aware that you have 95% or we have SIPs we have a scripted program that is specifically designed for intervention that is a step by step by step it's very low planning very low prep for teachers which allows a variety of people to provide that support in math there are resource there are additional resources available within our adopted curriculum we do have a specific tier three intervention program. And then finally, we know that the people who have the most input and insight into why our sixth through 8th grade black students may be struggling people that are with them every day and that's our sixth grade math teachers. So, um, Dr. and I have some kind of set in our schedules for this last quarter to have some focus groups to meet with middle school math teachers and gather their input data.
So, there are several key factors driving this year's budget. First, we continue to see a significant increase in fixed costs, including an 8.1% rise in health insurance and a 10% increase in commercial insurance. These required expenditures ensure coverage and safeguard both our staff and the district. In addition, contractual salary increases remain a major component of our budget. The cost of living adjustment for fiscal year 27 was negotiated at 3.5% and that equates to a salary expense increase of just over 1.5 million. The district is also prioritizing additional staffing, which I'll go over in detail on the next slide, as well as continued investments in technology infrastructure, and increased funding for student support services. So, the budget includes targeted staffing investments to support student needs. This includes the addition of eight full-time teaching positions, two full-time support staff positions, and two and a half custodial positions.
And so, it has been ongoing and uh so uh so for each council district, um there's a plan of how much of that fund goes to the different districts so that the council chair the council member then can uh decide to to speak with the administration what roads that they would want to fix immediately in their districts. So, we do have a process, and that's why our mayor has objected to this measure as well. Senator Elefante. Thank you so much. Um Administrator uh Triggiano. Yeah. Um so, a few questions for you. Currently now, what's the annual fee at the City and County of Honolulu? Is it 46? The The So, um within within the uh motor vehicle registration um there are different pieces to it. So, the in terms of the weight tax um in Honolulu, it's 7 cents per pound. In terms of the annual registration fee, it is and I don't want to mis-speak on it.