The state Board of Education on Wednesday approved a new four-year contract for Schools Superintendent Keith Hayashi, extending his tenure through 2029 and increasing his annual salary to $294,674, an 18 % raise from his current pay of $249,600.

The decision, approved at a special meeting Wednesday, follows months of analysis on how Hawaii compensates its top education leaders and marks the board’s latest effort to align executive pay with national and local market standards, officials said.

“The Board of Education remains dedicated to transparency and has approved an increase in the superintendent’s salary to ensure continued strong leadership and to remain competitive in attracting and retaining top educational talent,” BOE Chairperson Roy Takumi said. “The board recognizes the importa

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