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ESSER III

ESSER III

WBISD Return To School & Continuity Of Instruction Plan for 2023-2024 (Updated August 1st 2023)

WBISD REGRESAR AL PLAN DE INSTRUCCIÓN Y CONTINUIDAD 
Spanish Version
(Updated August 1st 2023)

ESSER III USE OF FUNDS

NOTICE OF INTENT TO APPLY FOR FEDERAL FUNDS
AND REQUEST FOR PUBLIC COMMENT

Walnut Bend ISD wishes to announce the District's intent to make application for federal funds appropriated to the State of Texas for public education purposes under the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act through the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief III (ESSER III) Fund.  The District requests public comment on the application and tentative plans for use of the funds.

ESSER III funds: $129,786 (estimate)- To be expended over a 3-year period

Purpose:                     
To respond to the pandemic and to address student learning loss as a result of COVID-19 by providing evidence-based interventions, such as summer learning, extended day comprehensive after-school programs, and/or extended school year programs that respond to students’ academic, social, and emotional needs and address disproportionate impact of coronavirus on student populations as defined in ESEA, Title I, Part A; students experiencing homelessness; and youth in foster care.

Tentative Plans:         
Provide school staff for remediation or supplemental instruction/tutoring, professional development, and instructional materials, including technology devices.  Funds will be used over a 3-year period.

Interested parties had an opportunity to offer input online, in person, and by mail. For more information contact Walnut Bend ISD, Attention: Federal Programs, 47 CR 198, Gainesville, TX 76240.  This process is now complete.