Allocation of Covid-19 ESSER III Funds

As a part of the American Recovery Plan which is a result of the third COVID relief bill, Waldron Area Schools is receiving approximately $840,000 in what is being called “ESSER III” grant funds. One of the requirements of these grant funds is to get stakeholder input. We have created a brief survey to gather your opinions on how these grant funds should be spent by our school district. Your time and consideration with this are greatly appreciated!

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* 1. I am answering this survey as a (select all that apply) *

Student

Parent/Guardian

Community Member

School Staff Member

Other

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* 2. Please select 3 areas below that you believe are the most important priorities as the district responds to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic *

Additional staff to provide support for academic learning loss

Continued emphasis on technology equipment and access

Continued emphasis on student/staff safety practices

Improvements to facilities to improve safety, such as heating/cooling system and water fountain upgrades

Additional activities to support special populations, such as students with disabilities, English Learners, and others

Student social/emotional/mental well-being

Additional instructional time for students

Additional instructional resources for students and teachers

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* 3. A minimum of 20% of ESSER III grant funding is required to be used to address academic learning loss. Which 4 areas below do you believe will best address this area? *

Extended after school tutoring programs

Increase in the offering of Saturday tutoring sessions

Extended summer school program

Focused intersession tutoring programs

Focused intervention programs for specifically identified populations such as students at risk of dropping out of school, students with disabilities, English learners, and others

Acquiring evidence-based instructional materials to aid in intervention efforts

Additional professional development for faculty and staff

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* 4. In addition to addressing academic learning loss, which 3 areas below do you believe will best address our students' needs as they return to in-person instruction?

Social-emotional well-being: Counseling and social work activities

Social-emotional well-being: Professional development for faculty and staff

Concentrated social-emotional well-being activities for students at risk of dropping out of school and other special populations

Safety considerations to include continued access to personal protective equipment and other daily safety practices

Safety considerations to include upgrades to district facilities

Technology needs to include device upgrades, software programs, and hotspot access

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* 5. Please provide any additional suggestions that you may have for Waldron Area Schools as we plan for ESSER III grant funding to be allocated in the best interest of our students, focusing on needs resulting from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.