Quorum Failure Delays CTE Board Elections as Members Debate Urgency of New Leadership

A special meeting of the V.I. Career and Technical Education Board last week ended without accomplishing its primary purpose — holding board elections — after failing to secure a quorum. The discussion that followed revealed differing views on whether the board should move ahead with choosing new executive officers despite an upcoming reorganization. Board member Suzanne Magras, PhD., opened the exchange by noting that “it's been a couple of years now since we have identified new officers in the positions of chair and vice chair. I think it's been three years that the individuals have held those positions.” She pointed out that the board’s bylaws limit the tenure of executive officers to one year. Dr. Magras expressed support for Anthony Mardenborough, recently elected board secretary, to serve as chair, emphasizing his “personal history as a product of our CTE system,” his work as a hospitality and tourism teacher, and his engagement with young people in the territory. “I really feel...