Learning through Volcano's unique natural and cultural resources to become creative global citizens.
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Governing Board of Directors
The Governing Board is the independent board of a public charter school that is party to the charter contract with the authorizer. Board members are representatives who act on behalf of VSAS stakeholders including students, founders, faculty, staff, the community, the government and taxpayers. The Governing Board has the principal responsibility for the fulfillment of the VSAS mission, sound fiscal directives and operations and legal accountability and oversight.
Governing Board Roles and Responsibilities​
VSAS Governing Board Bylaws​
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Board of Directors​
Anne Farahi - Chair
ʻAuliʻi Nathaniel - Vice Chair
Jenna Fish - Treasurer
vacant - Secretary
Sandra Haiku
Jeffrey Mermel
Jeff Hawk
KÅ«pono McDaniel
Lindsey Miller
Annie Makekou-Scocca
Lisa King
Manu Goodhue
Joan Patton
Christine Yasuhara
vacant
Kalima Kinney - Ex-officio
Jessica Rojas -Ex-officio
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To contact the Board of Directors, email board.chair@volcanoschool.net.
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​​​Agenda & Minutes​
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View Agenda and Minutes in Google Drive
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Meeting Dates
Governing Board meetings are the 2nd Thursday of the month
at 6:00PM via Zoom, unless noted.
Meeting Link:
https://zoom.us/j/99573873245?pwd=UC9vQTN0bGpjaEY1TEc0RjE0SXBZQT09
Meeting ID: 995 7387 3245
Passcode: Q6My3P
Dial-in: +1 669 900 9128
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August 8, 2025
September 11, 2025
October 16, 2025 - 3rd Thursday, in person
November 13, 2025
December 11, 2025 - no meeting*
January 8, 2026
February 12, 2026 - in person
March 12, 2026
April 9, 2026
May 14, 2026
June 11, 2026
July 9, 2026​ - no meeting*
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*December 11 and July 9 meetings will be added if needed.
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Serving on the Governing Board
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Contact board.chair@volcanoschool.net or attend a governing board meeting in person to learn more about serving on the board.
To apply, provide a resume and a letter of interest including a brief description of yourself and talents you could contribute. Highlight items that relate to any of the special considerations below.
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Provide a diversity of perspective and level of objectivity accurately representing the interests of charter school students and the surrounding community
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Demonstrate an understanding of best practices of nonprofit governance
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Possess strong financial and academic management and oversight abilities
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Have experience in human resources and fundraising matters
Board members are appointed by the current Governing Board.