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OHA approves $50,000 reallocation for Kuiika Loro conference after questions about budget and matching funds
Summary
Trustees approved a $50,000 reallocation to support the Kuiika Loro Conference (student presentations and related logistics). Trustees questioned whether the amount was sufficient and discussed a proposed increase to $67,000; administration said the organizer would provide a $66,000 match from reserves and operations. The roll call recorded seven yes votes for the action as presented.
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees voted Feb. 19 to reallocate $50,000 within the adopted budget to support the Kuiika Loro Conference, a multi‑day student showcase involving Hawaiian‑focused charter schools scheduled for March 11–13 on Kauai.
Trustees pressed administrators and the conference lead for details before the vote. Questions focused on whether $50,000 would cover the action item’s three specified uses — interisland…
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