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ESSER
III USE OF FUNDS PLAN El Paso Academy |
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Elementary and Secondary School
Emergency Relief (ESSER) Funds were approved through three acts: ESSER I: Grant program authorized under
the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act in March 2020. ESSER II: Grant program authorized in
the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations (CRRSA) in
December 2020. ESSER III: Grant program authorized by
the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act of 2021, enacted on March 11, 2021. Each source funding has different
requirements. |
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ESSER III FUNDING |
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The statutory intent and purpose
of the ARP Act is to provide wrap-around services in light
of the challenges of COVID-19; and assistance needed to enable
homeless children and youth to attend school and participate fully in school
activities. The intent and purpose of ESSER
III is to help safely reopen and sustain the safe operation of schools, and
to address the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on students. El Paso Academy is eligible for
$872,885 ESSER III funding: 2/3 of the amount was available Fall 2021 and 1/3
balance Spring 2022. At least 20% of its ESSER III
funds for the following: Addressing learning
loss through the implementation of evidence-based interventions, such as
summer learning or summer enrichment, extended day, comprehensive afterschool
programs, or extended school year programs; and ensuring that such
interventions respond to students’ academic, social, and emotional needs and
address the disproportionate impact of the coronavirus on the student
subgroups described in ESEA, Title 1, Part A, students experiencing
homelessness, and youth in foster care. |
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Use of Funds Budget |
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Total
Estimated Costs |
Allowable
use of funds |
Object
Code |
2021-2022
SY |
2020-2023
SY |
2023-2024
SY |
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Retention Stipend |
$ 153,000 |
B11 |
6100 |
$ 51,000 |
$ 51,000 |
$ 51,000 |
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Tutors to support accelerated
instruction |
$ 165,167 |
A1, A16,
A17, B2 |
6100 |
$ 50,167 |
$ 55,000 |
$ 60,000 |
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Instructional Coach and Aides |
$ 237,000 |
A1, A16,
A17, B2, B3 |
6100 |
$ 51,000 |
$ 91,500 |
$ 94,500 |
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Student Support Services |
$ 125,000 |
A15,
B3, B4 |
6200 |
$ 0 |
$ 62,000 |
$ 63,000 |
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Teacher training to support needs
of diverse learners |
$ 7,000 |
A6, A7 |
6200 |
$2,500 |
$2,500 |
$2,000 |
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Educational technology
(laptops/tablets) |
$ 40,000 |
A11, A13,
A14 |
6300 |
$ 10,000 |
$ 15,000 |
$ 15,000 |
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Online programs to support
accelerated instruction |
$ 61,000 |
A13, A17,
B1 |
6300 |
$
15,000 |
$
23,000 |
$
23,000 |
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SEL curriculum |
$15,000 |
A6, B4 |
6300 |
$7,500 |
$7,500 |
$ 0 |
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Instructional Interactive Boards |
$70,000 |
A14 |
6600 |
$
70,000 |
$ 0 |
$ 0 |
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Federal
Grant Allocation |
Amount |
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Total Allocation |
$
873,167 |
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Two-thirds Allocation – available
immediately |
$
581,923 |
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One-third Allocation – available
Spring 2022 |
$
291,244 |
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Program
Plan – Allowable Activities |
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A1 – Any activity authorized
under Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) |
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A6 – Activities to address the
unique needs of low-income students, students with disabilities (SWD),
English learners, racial and ethnic minorities, students experiencing
homelessness, and foster care youth, including how outreach and service
delivery will meet the needs of each population. |
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A7 – Developing and implementing
procedures and systems to improve the preparedness and response efforts of
LEA. |
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A11 – Planning for, coordinating
and implementing activities during long-term closure…including providing technology
for online learning to all students. |
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A13 – Planning for, coordinating
and implementing activities during long-term closure…how to ensure other
educational services can continue to be provided. |
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A14 – Purchasing educational
technology (hardware, software, and connectivity) for students…that aids in
regular/substantive educational interaction between students and instructors,
including low-income students and SWD, which may include assistive technology
or adaptive equipment. |
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A15 – Providing mental health
services and supports, including through implementation of evidence based
full-service community schools. |
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A16 – Planning and implementing
activities related to summer learning |
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A17 – Planning and implementing
activities related to…supplemental afterschool programs – providing classroom
instruction or online learning. |
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B1 – Addressing learning loss
among LEA students and administering and using high-quality assessments. |
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B2 – Addressing learning loss
among LEA students and implementing evidence-based activities to meet the
comprehensive needs of students. |
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B3 – Addressing learning loss
among LEA students and providing information and assistance to parents &
families on effectively supporting students. |
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B4 – Addressing learning loss
among LEA students and tracking student attendance and improving students engagement in distance education. |
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B10 – Other activities that are
necessary to maintain the operation or and continuity of services in the LEA. |
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B11 – Other activities that are
necessary to continuing to employ existing staff of the LEA. |