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Resident urges delay on sixth-grade move; Waimea School Board approves education report

Waimea School Board · February 25, 2026
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Summary

A resident asked the Waimea School Board to table a plan to move sixth grade amid concerns about limited stakeholder input; the board voted to approve the education report, including grade reconfiguration for 2026–27.

Crystal Smith, a resident of Exeter, urged the Waimea School Board on Feb. 24 to delay a planned grade reconfiguration that would move sixth grade into middle school. "I'm respectfully asking that the board consider tabling this decision to allow time for true dialogue and thoughtful planning in this process," Smith told the board during public comment.

The board had just heard the education report, read by Mrs. Gossa, which included personnel appointments and a proposal…

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