[§302A-1303.5]  Committee on weights. (a)  There is established within the department of education the committee onweights to develop a weighted student formula pursuant to section 302A-1303.6. The committee shall:

(1)  Create a list of student characteristics thatwill be weighted;

(2)  Create a system of weights based upon the studentcharacteristics that may be applied to determine the relative cost of educatingany student;

(3)  Determine specific student weights, includingtheir unit value;

(4)  Determine which moneys shall be included in theamount of funds to be allocated through the weighted student formula;

(5)  Recommend a weighted student formula to the boardof education;

(6)  Perform any other function that may facilitatethe implementation of the weighted student formula; and

(7)  Meet not less than annually to review theweighted student formula and, if the committee deems it necessary, recommend anew weighted student formula for adoption by the board of education.

(b)  The composition of the committee onweights shall be determined by the board of education based on recommendationsfrom the superintendent of education and dean of the University of Hawaii atManoa college of education and include principals, teachers, and other memberswith the appropriate professional skills, experiences, and qualificationsneeded to facilitate the work of the committee.  The superintendent or thesuperintendent's designee shall chair the committee on weights.

(c)  The committee on weights may form advisorysubcommittees to obtain input from key stakeholders as determined necessary bythe committee.

(d)  The members of the committee on weightsshall serve at the pleasure of the board of education and shall not be subjectto section 26-34.  Members of the committee on weights shall serve withoutcompensation but shall be reimbursed for expenses, including travel expenses,necessary for the performance of their duties. [L 2004, c 51, §3]