The Virgin Islands Department of Education (VIDE) released its 30-Day Project list for public schools within the St. Croix School District in October. This list was comprised of maintenance repairs and ongoing projects that were actively being managed by the operations, facilities, and maintenance divisions of the St. Croix District. As part of our commitment to transparency, VIDE is sharing updates on the status of these outlined projects with the public.

 

Each school had its own specific set of projects to be accomplished within the 30-day timeframe. The detailed documents (attached), which include the project type and status for each school, can be accessed online at www.vide.vi or via the Virgin Islands Department of Education's Facebook page.

 

Considering the nature of these projects, multiple phases are involved before work can commence for some tasks. Some projects necessitated the solicitation of bids, development of scopes of work, securing of contracts, execution of purchase orders, and requests made to the United States Department of Education for the reappropriation of federal funds. The process from start to finish for certain projects is still ongoing.

 

Additionally, some scopes of work are currently under contract and will extend beyond the initial 30-day period, potentially taking 60 to 90 days to complete. As previously announced, certain projects began within the 30-day period and will continue to be actively worked on until they are finished.

 

It is important for the VIDE to inform the public that when contracts are in place for scopes of work, completion time can vary based on the nature of services rendered. In instances of scopes of work requiring purchase orders (POs), that PO process can take 7 -10 business days once the scope description is submitted. Lastly, regarding projects that are awaiting approval from the U.S. Department of Education, the request to reappropriate American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds was made to the USDE and approval is dependent on several factors to include the requirement for contractors to have 100% bonding as collateral.

 

The work in the St. Croix District is progressing and remains a top priority for the Virgin Islands Department of Education. The VIDE will continue to provide the public with regular updates on the advancement of these projects as they move towards completion.

 

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Download press release here:  pdf PRESS RELEASE 1103 23 ST CROIX DISTRICT ANNOUNCES UPDATE ON 30 DAY PROJECTS (66 KB)

The St. Croix School District announces updated operational hours effective Monday, November 6, 2023. Superintendent Ericilda Herman, Ed. D informs students, parents, faculty, and staff of the revised schedule that will be implemented for public schools in the St. Croix District to ensure that those impacted by adjusted schedules can meet the mandated minimum number of instructional hours. “Our primary goal is to provide students with in-person instruction, and the following schedule adjustments have been devised to achieve the required minimum of 5.5 instructional hours per day for each school,” said Superintendent Herman.

 

Effective Monday, November 6, 2023, in the St. Croix District: 

 

• Eulalie R. Rivera PK-8 School will extend its school day with operational hours from 7:30 am to 2:00 pm, dismissal will start at 1:45 pm. 

 

• The St. Croix Central High School will implement a hybrid schedule with a virtual Flex Block daily. In-person instruction will take place from 7:40 am to 12:30 pm, and the remote Flex Block (Intervention period) will occur from 1:15 pm to 2:20 pm. 

 

SCHEDULE:

In-Person 

• 1st Period: 7:40 am – 8:45 am  
• 3rd Period: 8:50 am – 9:55 am 
• 4th Period: 10:00 am – 11:05 am 
• 5th Period: 11:10 am – 12:15 pm 
• Lunch: 12:15 pm – 12:45 pm 

 

Virtual 

• Flex Block-Intervention: 1:15 pm – 2:20 pm  

 

Effective Wednesday, November 8, 2023: 

• John H. Woodson Jr. High School will implement a hybrid schedule with virtual courses from 8:00 am to 10:10 am and in-person sessions in the afternoon at the Central High School campus from 12:40 pm to 4:00 pm. Bus transportation will be provided for students daily, with pickups starting at 11:30 am. 

 

SCHEDULE:

Virtual 

• • • 1st Period: 8: 00 am – 8:40 am  
    • 2nd Period: 8:45 am – 9:25 am 
    • 3rd Period: 9:30 am – 10:10 am 

 

In-Person 

• 4th Period: 12:40 pm – 1:40 pm  
• 5th Period: 1:45 pm – 2:45 pm 
• 6th Period: 2:50 pm – 3:50 pm 
• Grab & Go Lunch 3:50 pm - 4:00 pm 

 

• The St. Croix Educational Complex will implement a hybrid schedule with a virtual Flex Block daily. Students will receive in-person instruction from 7:40 am to 1:05 pm, with a hybrid Flex Block beginning at 1:45 pm.

 

SCHEDULE:

In-Person 

• • • 1st Period: 7:40 am – 8:45 am  
    • 3rd Period: 8:50 am – 9:55 am 
    • 4th Period: 10:00 am – 11:05 am 
    • Lunch: 11:10 am – 11:55 am 
    • 5th Period: 12:00 pm – 1:05 pm 

 

Virtual  

• Flex Block-Intervention: 1:45 pm – 2:30 pm 

 

“We believe that these adjustments will enable our public schools in the St. Croix District to meet the mandated minimum instructional hours as required by law. It is essential for our students to receive a quality education in an in-person setting, and these changes will help achieve this goal,” said Superintendent Herman. 

 

“Your support and guidance in implementing these schedules are highly appreciated. Please feel free to contact me at the St. Croix District Office at 340-773-1095 if you have any questions or require further information,” said Superintendent Herman.

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