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Why The SFA was Created

Background

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What is the SFA 

The Hawai'i School Facilities Authority (HISFA) is a state agency established in 2020-21 and authorized in 2022-23 to build (1) Preschools, (2) School Modernization Central Maui and (3) Workforce Housing.

  • Historically in Hawai'i planning, design and construction of public schools were shared between the Department of Education (DOE) and the Department of Accounting and General Services (DAGS). Those functions were consolidated in the DOE for accountability by Act 51 Reinventing Education Act of 2004.

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  • The idea for a separate HISFA evolved from efforts by legislators dating back to 2013 with the passage of Act 155, a pilot program for the DOE to redevelop three public school land sites in public-private partnerships (P3s) to generate revenue for education.  No sites were started by the DOE.

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  • Further changes are underway.  Act 72 (2020) established the HISFA.  Act 271 (2021) clarified HISFA powers and responsibilities.  Act 61 (2023) authorized the HISFA board to appoint the executive director.

Hawai'i School Facilities Authority

Intelligent Building Solutions

Cost Efficient and Effective 

Safe, Healthy, Repeatable Design

New Schools

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Preschools

Hawai'i schools are over-capacity 

Central Maui

Projected population growth and need for housing and schools

Modernization Plan 

Data-informed rapid prototyping of high-quality, community-specific facilities

Prefabricated construction, sensible budgets, and maintainability of the building

Workforce Housing

The 2022-2023 school year saw over 835 teachers resign, including 374 who left Hawai'i

Low educator salaries and high cost of living to blame

SOLUTION:

Design, Build, Operate, Finance, and Maintain, 

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