June 3, 2003 – The Education Department has put out an "urgent" call for parents and guardians of school children to complete and submit a socio-economic survey questionnaire that is due June 16.
Out of 1,227 questionnaires sent to parents and guardians, 420, or 34 percent, had been received by the survey organization, SK Network, as of Monday, according to a release.
SK Network is a local data collection firm headed by Solomon Kabuka, University of the Virgin Islands business administration professor.
The data gathered from the survey is to be used in determining the percentage of free, reduced-cost and paid lunches for students in the territory, Elodia Weekly, director of the Education Department's special nutrition program, said. "This information is used to determine the reimbursement the local government gets from the U.S. Department of Agriculture," she said.
The department conducts the survey as an alternative to having parents and guardians submit an annual income statement "as is done nationally in order for children to participate in the national school lunch and breakfast programs," according to a release issued on Monday.
"Because the Virgin Islands government elected to provide free meals to all children, we have been able to use the socio-economic survey instead of the annual income application as a basis for determining funding needs," Weekly said.
However, she said, if parents and guardians don't return the survey forms, "schools will be required to take income eligibility statements" for all children participating in the lunch program.
Further, Weekly said, this will "impact our ability to apply for other federal grants," since the requested information "is routinely required as part of the grant application."
Parents or guardians with questions about the survey are asked to call Kabuka at 776-0397.
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PARENTS URGED TO SUBMIT LUNCH QUESTIONNAIRES
June 3, 2003 – The Education Department has put out an "urgent" call for parents and guardians of school children to complete and submit a socio-economic survey questionnaire that is due June 16.
Out of 1,227 questionnaires sent to parents and guardians, 420, or 34 percent, had been received by the survey organization, SK Network, as of Monday, according to a release.
SK Network is a local data collection firm headed by Solomon Kabuka, University of the Virgin Islands business administration professor.
The data gathered from the survey is to be used in determining the percentage of free, reduced-cost and paid lunches for students in the territory, Elodia Weekly, director of the Education Department's special nutrition program, said. "This information is used to determine the reimbursement the local government gets from the U.S. Department of Agriculture," she said.
The department conducts the survey as an alternative to having parents and guardians submit an annual income statement "as is done nationally in order for children to participate in the national school lunch and breakfast programs," according to a release issued on Monday.
"Because the Virgin Islands government elected to provide free meals to all children, we have been able to use the socio-economic survey instead of the annual income application as a basis for determining funding needs," Weekly said.
However, she said, if parents and guardians don't return the survey forms, "schools will be required to take income eligibility statements" for all children participating in the lunch program.
Further, Weekly said, this will "impact our ability to apply for other federal grants," since the requested information "is routinely required as part of the grant application."
Parents or guardians with questions about the survey are asked to call Kabuka at 776-0397.
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Out of 1,227 questionnaires sent to parents and guardians, 420, or 34 percent, had been received by the survey organization, SK Network, as of Monday, according to a release.
SK Network is a local data collection firm headed by Solomon Kabuka, University of the Virgin Islands business administration professor.
The data gathered from the survey is to be used in determining the percentage of free, reduced-cost and paid lunches for students in the territory, Elodia Weekly, director of the Education Department's special nutrition program, said. "This information is used to determine the reimbursement the local government gets from the U.S. Department of Agriculture," she said.
The department conducts the survey as an alternative to having parents and guardians submit an annual income statement "as is done nationally in order for children to participate in the national school lunch and breakfast programs," according to a release issued on Monday.
"Because the Virgin Islands government elected to provide free meals to all children, we have been able to use the socio-economic survey instead of the annual income application as a basis for determining funding needs," Weekly said.
However, she said, if parents and guardians don't return the survey forms, "schools will be required to take income eligibility statements" for all children participating in the lunch program.
Further, Weekly said, this will "impact our ability to apply for other federal grants," since the requested information "is routinely required as part of the grant application."
Parents or guardians with questions about the survey are asked to call Kabuka at 776-0397.
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PARENTS URGED TO SUBMIT LUNCH QUESTIONNAIRE
June 3, 2003 – The Education Department has put out an "urgent" call for parents and guardians of school children to complete and submit a socio-economic survey questionnaire that is due June 16.
Out of 1,227 questionnaires sent to parents and guardians, 420, or 34 percent, had been received by the survey organization, SK Network, as of Monday, according to a release.
SK Network is a local data collection firm headed by Solomon Kabuka, University of the Virgin Islands business administration professor.
The data gathered from the survey is to be used in determining the percentage of free, reduced-cost and paid lunches for students in the territory, Elodia Weekly, director of the Education Department's special nutrition program, said. "This information is used to determine the reimbursement the local government gets from the U.S. Department of Agriculture," she said.
The department conducts the survey as an alternative to having parents and guardians submit an annual income statement "as is done nationally in order for children to participate in the national school lunch and breakfast programs," according to a release issued on Monday.
"Because the Virgin Islands government elected to provide free meals to all children, we have been able to use the socio-economic survey instead of the annual income application as a basis for determining funding needs," Weekly said.
However, she said, if parents and guardians don't return the survey forms, "schools will be required to take income eligibility statements" for all children participating in the lunch program.
Further, Weekly said, this will "impact our ability to apply for other federal grants," since the requested information "is routinely required as part of the grant application."
Parents or guardians with questions about the survey are asked to call Kabuka at 776-0397.
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Out of 1,227 questionnaires sent to parents and guardians, 420, or 34 percent, had been received by the survey organization, SK Network, as of Monday, according to a release.
SK Network is a local data collection firm headed by Solomon Kabuka, University of the Virgin Islands business administration professor.
The data gathered from the survey is to be used in determining the percentage of free, reduced-cost and paid lunches for students in the territory, Elodia Weekly, director of the Education Department's special nutrition program, said. "This information is used to determine the reimbursement the local government gets from the U.S. Department of Agriculture," she said.
The department conducts the survey as an alternative to having parents and guardians submit an annual income statement "as is done nationally in order for children to participate in the national school lunch and breakfast programs," according to a release issued on Monday.
"Because the Virgin Islands government elected to provide free meals to all children, we have been able to use the socio-economic survey instead of the annual income application as a basis for determining funding needs," Weekly said.
However, she said, if parents and guardians don't return the survey forms, "schools will be required to take income eligibility statements" for all children participating in the lunch program.
Further, Weekly said, this will "impact our ability to apply for other federal grants," since the requested information "is routinely required as part of the grant application."
Parents or guardians with questions about the survey are asked to call Kabuka at 776-0397.
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CONDOLENCES ON DEATH OF GWENDOLYN KEAN
June 3, 2003 – Gov. Charles W. Turnbull extended official condolences on Sunday to the family, friends and colleagues of Gwendolyn E. Kean upon learning of her death.
Kean was a former Education commissioner and a former principal of Charlotte Amalie High School and was long active in civic affairs. She also was a patron of the arts and a longtime active member of Christ Church Methodist on St. Thomas.
"Whatever task she was assigned or undertook, she performed with perfection, zeal and dedication," Turnbull said. "She made the Virgin Islands a better place in which to live."
Kean was a former Education commissioner and a former principal of Charlotte Amalie High School and was long active in civic affairs. She also was a patron of the arts and a longtime active member of Christ Church Methodist on St. Thomas.
"Whatever task she was assigned or undertook, she performed with perfection, zeal and dedication," Turnbull said. "She made the Virgin Islands a better place in which to live."
VOLUNTEER COMPUTER TRAINERS STILL BEING SOUGHT
June 3 2003 – The application deadline for volunteer computer trainers under the Virgin Islands Training Initiative program has been extended to June 27.
According to a government release, volunteer computer trainers are employees of various governmental departments and agencies who, through the VITI program, receive extensive preparation in the Train-the-PC Trainer program, then conduct classes for government employees at Personnel Division training facilities. Trainers may receive CEU credits for trainer courses, Personnel director Joanne U. Barry said.
Applicants must be full-time V.I. government employees and be proficient in the Microsoft Windows operating system and Microsoft Office applications. Those interested must complete the VITI Trainer application and provide a current resume and letter of recommendation from their department head or immediate supervisor.
Application forms and further information may be obtained from the Personnel Division offices on St. Thomas at the GERS Complex and on St. Croix at the Orange Grove Shopping Center.
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According to a government release, volunteer computer trainers are employees of various governmental departments and agencies who, through the VITI program, receive extensive preparation in the Train-the-PC Trainer program, then conduct classes for government employees at Personnel Division training facilities. Trainers may receive CEU credits for trainer courses, Personnel director Joanne U. Barry said.
Applicants must be full-time V.I. government employees and be proficient in the Microsoft Windows operating system and Microsoft Office applications. Those interested must complete the VITI Trainer application and provide a current resume and letter of recommendation from their department head or immediate supervisor.
Application forms and further information may be obtained from the Personnel Division offices on St. Thomas at the GERS Complex and on St. Croix at the Orange Grove Shopping Center.
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VOLUNTEER COMPUTER TRAINERS STILL BEING SOUGHT
June 3 2003 – The application deadline for volunteer computer trainers under the Virgin Islands Training Initiative program has been extended to June 27.
According to a government release, volunteer computer trainers are employees of various governmental departments and agencies who, through the VITI program, receive extensive preparation in the Train-the-PC Trainer program, then conduct classes for government employees at Personnel Division training facilities. Trainers may receive CEU credits for trainer courses, Personnel director Joanne U. Barry said.
Applicants must be full-time V.I. government employees and be proficient in the Microsoft Windows operating system and Microsoft Office applications. Those interested must complete the VITI Trainer application and provide a current resume and letter of recommendation from their department head or immediate supervisor.
Application forms and further information may be obtained from the Personnel Division offices on St. Thomas at the GERS Complex and on St. Croix at the Orange Grove Shopping Center.
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According to a government release, volunteer computer trainers are employees of various governmental departments and agencies who, through the VITI program, receive extensive preparation in the Train-the-PC Trainer program, then conduct classes for government employees at Personnel Division training facilities. Trainers may receive CEU credits for trainer courses, Personnel director Joanne U. Barry said.
Applicants must be full-time V.I. government employees and be proficient in the Microsoft Windows operating system and Microsoft Office applications. Those interested must complete the VITI Trainer application and provide a current resume and letter of recommendation from their department head or immediate supervisor.
Application forms and further information may be obtained from the Personnel Division offices on St. Thomas at the GERS Complex and on St. Croix at the Orange Grove Shopping Center.
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VOLUNTEER COMPUTER TRAINERS STILL BEING SOUGHT
June 3 2003 – The application deadline for volunteer computer trainers under the Virgin Islands Training Initiative program has been extended to June 27.
According to a government release, volunteer computer trainers are employees of various governmental departments and agencies who, through the VITI program, receive extensive preparation in the Train-the-PC Trainer program, then conduct classes for government employees at Personnel Division training facilities. Trainers may receive CEU credits for trainer courses, Personnel director Joanne U. Barry said.
Applicants must be full-time V.I. government employees and be proficient in the Microsoft Windows operating system and Microsoft Office applications. Those interested must complete the VITI Trainer application and provide a current resume and letter of recommendation from their department head or immediate supervisor.
Application forms and further information may be obtained from the Personnel Division offices on St. Thomas at the GERS Complex and on St. Croix at the Orange Grove Shopping Center.
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According to a government release, volunteer computer trainers are employees of various governmental departments and agencies who, through the VITI program, receive extensive preparation in the Train-the-PC Trainer program, then conduct classes for government employees at Personnel Division training facilities. Trainers may receive CEU credits for trainer courses, Personnel director Joanne U. Barry said.
Applicants must be full-time V.I. government employees and be proficient in the Microsoft Windows operating system and Microsoft Office applications. Those interested must complete the VITI Trainer application and provide a current resume and letter of recommendation from their department head or immediate supervisor.
Application forms and further information may be obtained from the Personnel Division offices on St. Thomas at the GERS Complex and on St. Croix at the Orange Grove Shopping Center.
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GROSS RECEIPTS TAX AMNESTY RUNS UNTIL SEPT. 4
June 3, 2003 – An amnesty for filing and paying delinquent gross receipts taxes which began on Monday will be in effect through Sept. 2.
According to a Government House release, the March gross receipts tax return is the most recent that is allowed under the program.
Louis Willis, Internal Revenue Bureau director, said the amnesty "does not affect the bureau's collection efforts. The bureau will continue to contact delinquent taxpayers and attempt to obtain payments through the statutory collection methods."
For more information, call either of the IRB delinquent accounts and returns offices — 774-5865, ext. 2232, on St. Thomas or 773-1040 on St. Croix.
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According to a Government House release, the March gross receipts tax return is the most recent that is allowed under the program.
Louis Willis, Internal Revenue Bureau director, said the amnesty "does not affect the bureau's collection efforts. The bureau will continue to contact delinquent taxpayers and attempt to obtain payments through the statutory collection methods."
For more information, call either of the IRB delinquent accounts and returns offices — 774-5865, ext. 2232, on St. Thomas or 773-1040 on St. Croix.
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GROSS RECEIPTS TAX AMNESTY RUNS 'TIL SEPT. 2
June 3, 2003 – An amnesty for filing and paying delinquent gross receipts taxes which began on Monday will be in effect through Sept. 2.
According to a Government House release, the March gross receipts tax return is the most recent that is allowed under the program.
Louis Willis, Internal Revenue Bureau director, said the amnesty "does not affect the bureau's collection efforts. The bureau will continue to contact delinquent taxpayers and attempt to obtain payments through the statutory collection methods."
For more information, call either of the IRB delinquent accounts and returns offices — 774-5865, ext. 2232, on St. Thomas or 773-1040 on St. Croix.
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According to a Government House release, the March gross receipts tax return is the most recent that is allowed under the program.
Louis Willis, Internal Revenue Bureau director, said the amnesty "does not affect the bureau's collection efforts. The bureau will continue to contact delinquent taxpayers and attempt to obtain payments through the statutory collection methods."
For more information, call either of the IRB delinquent accounts and returns offices — 774-5865, ext. 2232, on St. Thomas or 773-1040 on St. Croix.
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GROSS RECEIPTS TAX AMNESTY RUNS 'TIL SEPT. 2
June 3, 2003 – An amnesty for filing and paying delinquent gross receipts taxes which began on Monday will be in effect through Sept. 2.
According to a Government House release, the March gross receipts tax return is the most recent that is allowed under the program.
Louis Willis, Internal Revenue Bureau director, said the amnesty "does not affect the bureau's collection efforts. The bureau will continue to contact delinquent taxpayers and attempt to obtain payments through the statutory collection methods."
For more information, call either of the IRB delinquent accounts and returns offices — 774-5865, ext. 2232, on St. Thomas or 773-1040 on St. Croix.
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According to a Government House release, the March gross receipts tax return is the most recent that is allowed under the program.
Louis Willis, Internal Revenue Bureau director, said the amnesty "does not affect the bureau's collection efforts. The bureau will continue to contact delinquent taxpayers and attempt to obtain payments through the statutory collection methods."
For more information, call either of the IRB delinquent accounts and returns offices — 774-5865, ext. 2232, on St. Thomas or 773-1040 on St. Croix.
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