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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
Board of Directors
Anne Farahi - Chair
ʻAuliʻi Nathaniel - Vice Chair
Jenna Fish - Treasurer
Corie Yanger - Secretary
Sandra Haiku
Jeffrey Mermel
Jeff Hawk
Lindsey Davis-Mahuka
Annie Makekou-Scocca
Manu Goodhue
Joan Patton
Christine Yasuhara
Kalima Kinney - Ex-officio
Jessica Rojas -Ex-officio
To contact the Board of Directors, email board.chair@volcanoschool.net.
Agenda & Minutes
View Agenda and Minutes in Google Drive
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
August 13, 2026
September 10, 2026 - in person/Zoom hybrid
October 15, 2026
November 12, 2026
December 10, 2026 - no meeting unless needed
January 14, 2027
February 11, 2027 - in person/Zoom hybrid
March 11, 2027
April 8, 2027
May 13, 2027
June 10, 2027
July 8, 2027 - no meeting unless needed
*December 11 and July 9 meetings will be added if needed.
Serving on the Governing Board
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.