Agenda REVISED — March 25, 2026
#3022 Estate Golden Rock - Christiansted St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands 00820 Office: (340) 712-2256 | senatorkurtvialet@legvi.org 36th Legislature of the United States Virgin Islands Committee on Education and Workforce Development Agenda REVISED Wednesday, March 25, 2026 10:00 AM Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room, St. Croix The Committee will consider proposed legislation as well as receive a status update from the Department of Education regarding redistricting of the Territory’s schools. I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Opening Remarks IV. Reading of the agenda V. Block I – Redistricting of Virgin Islands Schools and plans for summer maintenance Invited Testifier(s): • Honorable Dionne Wells-Hedrington, Ed.D., Commissioner Virgin Islands Department of Education • Craig Benjamin, Executive Director Bureau of School Construction and Maintenance • Kyza A. Callwood, PhD, Chairperson Virgin Islands Board of Education • Leontyne Jones, President American Federation of Teachers – St. Thomas/St. John, Local 1825 • Tamieka Phillipus American Federation of Teachers - St. …
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#3022 Estate Golden Rock - Christiansted St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands 00820 Office: (340) 712-2256 | senatorkurtvialet@legvi.org 36th Legislature of the United States Virgin Islands Committee on Education and Workforce Development Agenda REVISED Wednesday, March 25, 2026 10:00 AM Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room, St. Croix The Committee will consider proposed legislation as well as receive a status update from the Department of Education regarding redistricting of the Territory’s schools. I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Opening Remarks IV. Reading of the agenda V. Block I – Redistricting of Virgin Islands Schools and plans for summer maintenance Invited Testifier(s): • Honorable Dionne Wells-Hedrington, Ed.D., Commissioner Virgin Islands Department of Education • Craig Benjamin, Executive Director Bureau of School Construction and Maintenance • Kyza A. Callwood, PhD, Chairperson Virgin Islands Board of Education • Leontyne Jones, President American Federation of Teachers – St. Thomas/St. John, Local 1825 • Tamieka Phillipus American Federation of Teachers - St. Croix, Local 1826 VI. Block II - Proposed Legislation Bill No. 36-0133 An act amending title 17 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 10, section 111(a)(1) providing mental health education and instruction Proposed by: Milton E. Potter MEMBERS Senator Kurt A. Vialet Chairman senatorkurtvialet@legvi.org (340) 712-2256 Senator Avery L. Lewis Vice Chair senatoraverylewis@legvi.org (340) 774-0880 ext. 3512 Senator Dwayne M. DeGraff ddegraff@legvi.org (340) 774-0880 ext. 3606 Senator Kenneth L. Gittens senatorgittens@legvi.org (340) 773-2424 ext. 2243 Senator Marise C. James mcjames@legvi.org (340) 773-2424 ext. 2303 Senator Franklin D. Johnson senatorjohnson@legvi.org (340) 773-2424 ext. 2210 Senator Carla Joseph senatorcarlajoseph@legvi.org (340) 774-0880 ext. 3515 2 CEWD Agenda 03.25.2026 Invited Testifier(s): • Honorable Dionne Wells-Hedrington, Ed.D., Commissioner Virgin Islands Department of Education • Kyza A. Callwood, PhD, Chairperson Virgin Islands Board of Education • Honorable Justa Encarnacion, Commissioner Department of Health • Dr. Yassin Hall Mental Health Advocate, Educator, and Motivational Speaker • Leontyne Jones, President American Federation of Teachers – St. Thomas/St. John, Local 1825 • Tamieka Phillipus, President American Federation of Teachers – St. Croix, Local 1826 Bill No. 36-0207 An act amending title 3 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 25, subchapter VI, by adding section 590d and title 24 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 1, by adding section 24 requiring employers to grant parents or legal guardians of a child with a diagnosed disability, two hours per month of paid leave to attend the child’s medical appointments Proposed by: Avery L. Lewis Invited Testifier(s): • Honorable Gary Molloy, PhD, Commissioner Department of Labor • Cindy L. Richardson, Director Division of Personnel • Honorable Justa Encarnacion, Commissioner Department of Health • Bryan Young, MD, FAAP Partners 4 Kids VII. Closing Remarks VIII. Adjournment Thank you for your attendance and valuable contributions to the hearing