Board of Education Squabble Prompts Apologies, Call for Resignations

The quality (or sadly the lack thereof) of public education is an important piece of the puzzle for those who live or are thinking about moving to the U.S. Virgin Islands. Stories like this don't help:

May 22, 2007 -- An altercation between two V.I. Board of Education members has spurred ongoing discussion in the community, along with a series of statements and apologies issued by the organization's chairwoman.

In the latest twist in the saga, one public official has called for greater action, asking the board members to resign their posts.

In a news release issued earlier this week, Sen. Liston Davis requested that Terrence D. Joseph and Shawn Gibson, both involved in an altercation at a meeting held earlier this month, resign because of their "recent unsavory, unacceptable and egregiously negative" conduct.

More here from the St. Thomas Source. Here is hoping that the new governor can start to reverse the situation of VI public schools.