HR 220 Summary

• Congratulates Glen Miyasato for being named the 2023 National Distinguished Principal for Hawaii and recognizes his leadership at Mayor Joseph J. Fern Elementary School since 2018, serving approximately 400 students with half having limited English proficiency and 95 percent eligible for free or reduced-price meals.

• Honors Sharon Beck as the 2023 State Principal of the Year for Hawaii and recipient of the 2023 Masayuki Tokioka Excellence in School Leadership Award for her three-decade career improving academic outcomes in the Kailua area.

• Recognizes Dr. Bebi Davis as the 2023 National Outstanding Assistant Principal and 2023 State Assistant Principal of the Year for Hawaii, acknowledging her work promoting 21st-century student-centered instruction at Prince David Kawananakoa Middle School.

• Commends Grant Toyooka and Nicole Goff for receiving the 2023 Outstanding Library Service Award and 2023 Golden Key Award respectively, and honors Ritela "Sheila" Sproule for receiving the 2023 Milken Teacher of Promise Award.

• Recognizes Ka'elepulu Elementary School and Maunawili Elementary School as 2023 National Blue Ribbon Schools for exceptional student performance exceeding statewide averages by 26-42 percentage points.