U.S. Virgin Islands



U.S. Virgin Islands

State Governance

State Board of Education

The U.S. Virgin Islands State Board of Education has nine elected members serving four-year terms.

The state board has the authority over:

  • Providing Financial Aid
  • Teacher and Administrator Certification
  • Education Standards and Policies

Governor

Albert Bryan (D)

Chief State School Officer

Sharon Ann McCollum

 


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