Addressing Learning Loss

($1,002,000 29%)

• Credit Recovery - Staffing for Academies to address learning loss due to remote learning (1/2 FTE Administrator to oversee Learning Loss Program)

• Summer Programming - (Summer school) to provide additional academic support

• High-Quality Tutoring - Transition Center available to students during the school day

• Extended School Day - Power Hour, after school engaging and active learning experiences

• Class Size Reduction - Additional Staffing to decrease the student to teacher ratio

Remaining Projects

($2,410,166 71%)

• Two Modular Classroom buildings w/furniture to accommodate social distancing requirements

• Outdoor Learning Campus

  • Outdoor learning classroom - gazebo

  • Outdoor learning commons garden

  • Six exterior tables

  • Exterior security cameras

  • Snow canopies

  • Pre-K safety gate

  • Protective netting to prevent balls from going on Bennett Drive

  • Physical Education outdoor fitness equipment

  • Outdoor activity resources

  • Exterior restrooms

  • Two exterior doors (Exits on the Teague wing & Learning Commons area)

• Facilities Improvements & Renovations

  • Expand & renovate Fine Arts rooms

  • Student Recording Studio construction & furnishings/equipment

  • Security cameras-interior for contact tracing

  • Generator-Emergency power backup to maintain essential power and ventilation equipment

  • Science Lab cabinets (2 Labs)

  • CPAC carpeting replacement to replace with hypoallergenic carpet

  • Cafeteria tables & folding chairs

  • Storage structure

  • Innovation equipment-library

  • Key Card locking system

• Health Services Staff to fund one Nurse and Nurse Secretary

• Educational materials/supplies and equipment

  • New Math textbooks series K-8 and online subscriptions

  • Teacher workstation

  • Various teaching tools, supplies/materials

  • K-8 flexible seating to enhance social distancing

  • Rock wall expansion/mats for CCS gymnasium

  • Innovative equipment for CHS library

  • Expansion and renovation of CHS art rooms

  • Student standing desks

ESSERF 3: Parameters and Requirements

The American Rescue Plan of 2021 included another round of funds for public schools to support the return to in-person learning in the United States. This fund is also known as ESSER 3. Unlike earlier COVID funds, the application process for ESSER 3 is a lengthier and more detailed process and will have several stages. The district is currently starting the third stage of a four stage process of application.

The ARP ESSER 3 funding application requires that each school develop a plan for the safe return of students and staff to in-person learning and to ensure the continuity of educational services for the upcoming year.

The district must reserve at least 20 percent of the total ESSER 3 funds to “address the lost instructional time…and to respond to students’ academic, social, and emotional needs and address the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on student subgroups.” The remaining funds can be used to address needs related to the COVID pandemic to “effectively maintain the health and safety of students, educators and staff…”

Once the application is approved, funds can be accessed through September 30, 2024 (this includes a 12 month Tydings Amendment).