Background:
In response to the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), the U.S. Congress passed American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act, which was signed into law on March 11, 2021.
This federal stimulus funding is the third act of federal relief in response to COVID-19, following the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act and the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (CRRSA Act)The ESSER III funding provides LEAs with emergency relief funds to address the impact of COVID-19 on elementary and secondary schools across the nation.
The ARP Act requires LEAs that receive ESSER III funds to complete a Safe Return to In-person Instruction and Continuity of Services plan. ED has issued requirements for this plan, and has also required LEAs to complete an Expenditure Plan for the use of ESSER III funds. This is an update to the Expenditure Plan for ESSER III.
All actions have remained the same but costs have been updated based on current costs.
Fiscal Implication:
$2,347,476 ESSER III funding.
$119,622 from other sources.
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the updated ESSER III plan, as presented.