Message from Superintendent Christine Fowler Mack
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ESSER Pandemic-Related Relief Funds
ESSER Pandemic-Related Relief Funds
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 is an economic stimulus bill that provides nearly $123 billion in emergency aid for K-12 schools across the country. This represents the greatest amount of emergency fiscal aid for education ever approved by the federal government. Part of the overall American Rescue Plan for COVID-19, Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief is also known as ESSER.
Akron Public Schools (APS) is receiving $148.4 million in ESSER funds. The government recognizes the importance of providing funding that allows students to continue to receive and schools to deliver a high-quality education during a most challenging time.
ESSER Funds come from three Federal Acts:
ESSER Funds come from three Federal Acts:
ESSER I and II
Throughout the pandemic, Akron Public Schools has prioritized the use of federal dollars for health and safety, continuation of operations, learning recovery, and social and emotional/mental health supports. The slideshow highlights spending areas and dollar amounts of ESSER I and II funds. Use forward and back arrows to advance or return. Click the image or here for details on each area.
Data shown reflects spending March 13, 2020 through June 30, 2021
Data shown reflects spending March 13, 2020 through June 30, 2021
ESSER III
Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (Post-Pandemic Education Stabilization Funds, or ESSER) are provided to help safely reopen and sustain the safe operation of schools, and address the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the nation’s students.
Resources
Resources
United States Department of Education
United States Department of Education
U.S. Department of Education
Chiefs for Change
Chiefs for Change
Chiefs for Change
How Schools Should Use Funding from the American Rescue Plan to Support Students, chiefsforchange.org, March 2021
ERS
ERS
ERS is a national non-profit that partners with district, school, and state leaders to transform how they use resources (people, time, and money) so that every school prepares every child for tomorrow, no matter their race or income.
Transcend
Transcend
Transcend supports communities to create and spread extraordinary, equitable learning environments.
The Akron Board of Education will monitor the planning and implementation of strategies and resources aligned with ESSER III. The Superintendent, CFO,and leadership team will facilitate planning, feedback groups, engagement and implementation support. We welcome your feedback and engagement.
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