ESSER III Grant
In March 2021, the American Rescue Plan (ARP) was signed into law. ARP dedicated $122 billion to the Elementary and Secondary School Education Relief (ESSER) Fund. This grant is known as ESSER III. The intent and purpose of ESSER III is to help safely reopen and sustain the safe operation of schools and address the impact of the coronavirus on students.
Below are several documents that reflect the communication the district has initiated to ensure all the stakeholders (parents, students, staff and the community) that steps have been taken towards a safe return to school.
8/4/2021 Return to School Resolution passed by the Board of Education
The district's plan for remote learning can be found here
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ESSER III - Use of Funds Plan
The district's allocation of $1,334,730 is to be used on eligible expenses between March 2020 and September 2024, with at least 20% of the funds set aside to address learning loss. Here is a summary of proposed expenditures; the list is subject to change and will be reviewed as the year progresses. During the 2021-2022 school year the district used funds to provide math interventionist, instructional and technolgy supplies, response to Covid related safety and health issues.
| Allocation | FY22 | FY23 | FY24 | |
| Math Interventionist salaries and benefits over the three grant year up to a total of 3.0 FTE all schools | 335,430 | 134,988 | 133,897 | 69,881 |
| STEM implementation all schools | 68,000 | 64,827 | ||
| Instructional Supplies all schools | 47,000 | 46,716 | 233 | |
| Nursing salary and benefits - Covid related, all schools | 35,000 | 35,033 | ||
| Technology Supplies all schools | 22,000 | 21,869 | ||
| Building safety, furniture, masks and maintenance supplies all schools | 27,300 | 27,286 | ||
| Building Improvements set asside | 800,000 | 800,000 | ||
| 1,334,730 | 265,892 | 133,897 | 934,941 |
Last Updated, August 16, 2023