Hawaii's top school administrator just got a strong performance review and a pay bump, good news for him and a vote of confidence from the state's school board.

• The Board of Education unanimously approved a 7% raise for Superintendent Hayashi.
• The raise followed his annual performance evaluation, which the board conducts each year.
• He scored well above the middle mark on a 3-point scale, landing in the "exceeds expectations" range.
• The vote was unanimous, showing broad board support for his leadership.

Outlook: With a strong review and raise locked in, Hayashi is positioned to continue leading the department's ongoing school construction and improvement projects.