​Hawaii State Department of Education

The Hawaii State Department of Education is a statewide school district, which is comprised of 15 complex areas and 256 schools.  For more information, please visit the Department's website at www.hawaiipublicschools.org.

Evaluation of the Superintendent

The Hawaii State Constitution grants the Board of Education ("Board") the power to appoint the Superintendent.  The Superintendent serves as the chief executive officer of the public school system.  The Board evaluates the Superintendent.