American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Requirement for ARP ESSER School District Plan Survey

American Rescue Plan Elementary & Secondary School Emergency Relief Requirement for ARP ESSER

The American Rescue Plan (ARP) Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund was established in response to the immense challenges facing students, educators, staff, schools, and districts in preparing for and responding to COVID-19. The funds are for a wide array of activities to address diverse needs arising from or exacerbated by the pandemic, or to emerge stronger post-pandemic. This includes responding to students’ social, emotional, mental health, and academic needs. Because of the unprecedented, one-time funding available to districts, the South Dakota Department of Education (the department) encourages school districts to invest the funding strategically. Investments should provide sustained benefits to students and positively impact the district long-term.

The ARP plan must be completed by each public school district receiving funding under the ARP ESSER, developed in concert with stakeholders as detailed below and available for public comment. Districts must submit this plan to the department by Aug. 20, 2021; all funds must be obligated by Sept. 30, 2024. All funds must be liquidated by Dec. 10, 2024.

The district is seeking your feedback on how we can best address students’ social, emotional, mental health, and academic needs. This survey provides you with an opportunity to share ideas for all students and all student subgroups. Your participation in this survey is greatly appreciated!

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* 2. How do you recommend the Platte-Geddes School District best addresses and fulfills our students' social, emotional, and mental health needs? Please include recommendations for elementary, junior high, and high school students.

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* 3. How do you recommend the Platte-Geddes School District addresses and fulfills our students' academic needs? Please include recommendations for elementary, junior high, and high school students.

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* 4. How do you recommend the Platte-Geddes School District best addresses and fulfills our students' social, emotional, and mental health needs in the following subgroups: Students in low-income families, students of color, English learners, children with disabilities, students experiencing homelessness, children in foster care, and migratory students. Please include recommendations for elementary, junior high, and high school students.

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* 5. How do you recommend the Platte-Geddes School District best addresses and fulfills our students' academic needs in the following subgroups: Students in low-income families, students of color, English learners, children with disabilities, students experiencing homelessness, children in foster care, and migratory students. Please include recommendations for elementary, junior high, and high school students.