Roster of Members
Ochi (Principal)
Miyose (Certificated)
Matsumura-Uyeda (Certificated)
Costa (Classified)
Wuscher (Classified)
Tomono (Community Representative)
Kawakami (Parent Representative)
Hayashi (Parent Representative)
Community Meetings
At least twice per year, SCC will convene meetings for the broader community to provide input on our Academic Plan and Financial Plan. If you have any suggestions or feedback please complete the suggestion form below.
Community Childrenʻs Councils
The Community Children’s Councils serve children and families including those with disabilities and mental health needs through collaborative partnerships. Fully supported collaborative partnerships require equal participation and shared responsibilities of families, local providers, community stakeholders and representatives.
Serves the Keaau and Pahoa schools in the Kau-Keaau-Pahoa Complex Area, and the Hilo-Waiakea Complex Area.
Meets: 1st Wednesday of the month, 3-4 p.m.
Parent Co-chair: Cheryl Hoshino
Professional Co-chair: Shelly Bereman-Benevides
Staff Contact: Steven Vannatta: 808-305-0695 or email
Virtual Meeting: WebEx Link
Waiakeawaena School's 2024-2025 School Community Council
May 6, 2025
March 11, 2025
February 4, 2025
December 3, 2024
October 1, 2024
September 3, 2024
Waiakeawaena School's 2023-2024 School Community Council
September 5, 2023
October 3, 2023
November 30, 2023
February 6, 2024
March 5, 2024
May 7, 2024
Minutes
Waiakeawaena School's 2022-2023 School Community Council
May 9, 2023
March 2, 2023
February 2, 2023
December 1, 2022
October 13, 2022
September 1, 2022