The American Rescue Plan Act and its impact on Alexander Elementary School
What is ESSER ARP?
On Thursday, March 11, 2021, the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act was signed into law. It is an unprecedented $1.9 trillion package of assistance measures, including $122 billion for the ARP Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ARP ESSER) Fund. Funds are provided to State educational agencies and school districts to help safely reopen and sustain the safe operation of schools and address the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the Nation’s students.
How much will Alexander Elementary be awarded and how will the money be used?
Alexander Elementary School will be awarded $160,794.70 to support projects centered around health, safety, and addressing the impact of the pandemic. With public input at school committee meetings, the school department approved the following projects:
On Thursday, March 11, 2021, the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act was signed into law. It is an unprecedented $1.9 trillion package of assistance measures, including $122 billion for the ARP Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ARP ESSER) Fund. Funds are provided to State educational agencies and school districts to help safely reopen and sustain the safe operation of schools and address the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the Nation’s students.
How much will Alexander Elementary be awarded and how will the money be used?
Alexander Elementary School will be awarded $160,794.70 to support projects centered around health, safety, and addressing the impact of the pandemic. With public input at school committee meetings, the school department approved the following projects:
- Renovation of existing building space to accommodate a school health office.
- Purchase of cafeteria tables and chairs.
- Music and Physical Education enrichment.
- Mental Health Support Services for students.
- Replacement of entrance doors and casing.
- Roof repairs.
- Wireless network infrastructure upgrades.
- Reading Intervention Assessment program.
- Repairs/Servicing of existing air exchange systems