The proposed funding for South Maui High School is now in front of the State House Finance Committee. The Department of Education (DOE) via Governor Abercrombie requested $130 million in fiscal year 2015 to fund the construction of the school. KCA board member and education liason Andrew Beerer and KCA member Laura Marzke, both members of the Kihei High School Action Team, have been meeting with key legislators Senator Roz Baker and Rep. Kyle Yamashita to advocate for support as this key budget item passes through the House and onto the Senate.