Trustees notify school's parents

Constance H. Lau

Aloha Kamehameha Schools Parents:

I am writing on behalf of the Board of Trustees to inform you that we have accepted the resignation of Dr. Hamilton McCubbin, effective immediately. Dr. McCubbin informed us of his decision Friday afternoon, sharing with us his firm belief that Kamehameha Schools is well positioned to address its goals and to continue to serve the best interests of the children of Hawaii.

As a personnel matter, it is not in the best interest of this institution to discuss the details of Dr. McCubbin's departure. Our primary responsibility as trustees is to support and perpetuate Kamehameha Schools and its educational mission. What is best for Kamehameha is at the center of every decision we make, including our decision to accept Dr. McCubbin's resignation.

We will now begin the search for new leadership to manage Kamehameha Schools as we move forward with Pauahi's Legacy Lives. We seek a leader who exhibits the values and high standards of conduct that are the foundation of this institution. Our Vice President for Legal Affairs, Colleen Wong, will serve as acting CEO while we conduct a search for Dr. McCubbin's replacement. The CEO governance structure will remain in place and we are committed to its success. We plan to have a new CEO in place within six months.

In the meantime, we can assure our faculty and staff, students, parents, alumni and the community at large that our mission to provide education for Hawaiians in perpetuity will continue uninterrupted. Our schools and business operations will function as they normally do under Acting CEO Wong and our strong executive team, and all extension and outreach programs will continue.

Constance H. Lau, Chair
Board of Trustees