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November 7, 2025
MEMORANDUM
TO: ALL SENATORS, STAKEHOLDERS, MEDIA
FROM: SENATOR VINCENT A. V. BORJA,
CHAIRPERSON, COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, LIBRARIES, AND PUBLIC BROADCASTING
RE: FIRST NOTICE OF INFORMATIONAL HEARING – NOVEMBER 14, 2025
Håfa Adai! The Committee on Education, Libraries & Public Broadcasting will conduct an Informational Hearing on Friday, November 14, 2025, beginning at 2:00 P.M., in the Public Hearing Room of the Guam Congress Building. The agenda is as follows:
Guam Department of Education
How to Participate: Written testimony may be delivered to the Office of Senator Vincent A. V. Borja, DNA Building, Suite 502, 238 Archbishop Flores Street, Hagåtña, Guam 96910, or via email to contact@senatorvinceborja.com. The Committee requests that testimonies be submitted at least forty-eight (48) hours before the scheduled hearing.
Please confirm your attendance by contacting the office of Senator Vincent A. V. Borja via email at contact@senatorvinceborja.com or by voice call at (671) 969-8423
Special Accommodations: All government activities, programs, and services are accessible for people with disabilities in compliance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). For assistance or special accommodations to fully participate in this public hearing, please contact the office of Senator Vincent A.V. Borja at (671) 969-8423 or via email at contact@senatorvinceborja.com
Watch Live/Record: The hearing will be broadcast live on local television (GTA, Channel 21, Docomo Channel 117) and streamed online via I Liheslaturan Guåhan’s live feed on YouTube. After the hearing, a hearing recording will also be available online via Guam Legislature Media on YouTube.
MEMORANDUM
TO: ALL SENATORS, STAKEHOLDERS, MEDIA
FROM: SENATOR VINCENT A. V. BORJA,
CHAIRPERSON, COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, LIBRARIES, AND PUBLIC BROADCASTING
RE: FIRST NOTICE OF INFORMATIONAL HEARING – NOVEMBER 14, 2025
Håfa Adai! The Committee on Education, Libraries & Public Broadcasting will conduct an Informational Hearing on Friday, November 14, 2025, beginning at 2:00 P.M., in the Public Hearing Room of the Guam Congress Building. The agenda is as follows:
Guam Department of Education
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Staffing and Vacancies in the Special Education Division
- Overview of current vacancies for teachers, support staff, and related service providers.
- Discussion on recruitment efforts, long-term vacancies, and staff retention challenges.
- Analysis of turnover rates and exit data for departing SPED personnel.
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Impact of Federal Grant Management on Student Services
- Assessment of how the closeout of unused federal grants (e.g., IDEA funds) has affected SPED staffing, programs, and resources.
- Discussion of mitigation strategies to ensure continuity of services for students with disabilities.
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Compliance and Operational Health of the SPED Division
- Review of GDOE's strategies to ensure compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
- Update on the delivery of services to students requiring one-to-one assistance and other specialized support.
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Maintenance, Facilities, and Financial Updates
- Overview of ongoing and planned maintenance and facilities projects, including recent and upcoming financial updates.
How to Participate: Written testimony may be delivered to the Office of Senator Vincent A. V. Borja, DNA Building, Suite 502, 238 Archbishop Flores Street, Hagåtña, Guam 96910, or via email to contact@senatorvinceborja.com. The Committee requests that testimonies be submitted at least forty-eight (48) hours before the scheduled hearing.
Please confirm your attendance by contacting the office of Senator Vincent A. V. Borja via email at contact@senatorvinceborja.com or by voice call at (671) 969-8423
Special Accommodations: All government activities, programs, and services are accessible for people with disabilities in compliance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). For assistance or special accommodations to fully participate in this public hearing, please contact the office of Senator Vincent A.V. Borja at (671) 969-8423 or via email at contact@senatorvinceborja.com
Watch Live/Record: The hearing will be broadcast live on local television (GTA, Channel 21, Docomo Channel 117) and streamed online via I Liheslaturan Guåhan’s live feed on YouTube. After the hearing, a hearing recording will also be available online via Guam Legislature Media on YouTube.
