Board of Education Report Flags School Safety Gaps, Low Math Proficiency and Fragmented Student Supports

The Virgin Islands Board of Education’s latest School Management Accountability Report identifies gaps in campus safety, disaster preparedness, academic performance and student support services across the public education system, while calling for coordinated action ahead of the 2026-2027 academic year. Board Chair Dr. Kyza Callwood described the report as a “clear-eyed assessment of the current state of public education,” saying it identifies “persistent structural challenges, while setting forth a disciplined, actionable path toward recovery and long-term stability.” The report found that recent school site inspections exposed shortcomings in campus safety and emergency readiness. Inspectors observed limited signage, posted guidelines or visible emergency instructions for major events including bomb threats, earthquakes, tsunamis, hurricanes, active disturbances and fires. The report also found that basic hazard warnings for everyday risks were absent. Those included warnings for ...