In March 2021, Congress passed the American Rescue Act which included $122 billion dollars to support the safe reopening of schools as well as to address and mitigate the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on students. The ARP ESSER III supplemental funding will provide financial support for Garrett County Public Schools over the next three years to support continued operation under COVID-related restrictions and to provide targeted recovery efforts specific to student learning and overall well-being. Information specific to the American Rescue Act: Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief funding can be located at the following website: https://oese.ed.gov/offices/education-stabilization-fund/elementary-secondary-school-emergency-relief-fund/.
GCPS submitted a grant proposal in August of 2021 to address the safe reopening to full in-person learning and to implement targeted recovery efforts to address learning loss as a result of the pandemic. GCPS allocated the ARP ESSER III Funding ($8,960,324) to the following categories and initiatives.
ARP ESSER III Funding by Category:
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Administration | $305,690 |
| Mid-Level Administration | $169,800 |
| Instruction | $5,549,290 |
| Special Education | $287,041 |
| Pupil Services | $385,000 |
| Health Services | $161,870 |
| Pupil Transportation | $387,300 |
| Operations | $307,034 |
| Fixed Charges | $1,277,299 |
| Capital Improvements |
$130,000
|
| Total ARP ESSER III Funding by Category | $8,960,324 |
ARP ESSER III Funding by Initiatives:
| Initiatives | Amount |
|---|---|
|
Health and Safety Initiatives
|
$721,458
|
|
Recovery Opportunities
|
$3,779,371
|
|
Instructional Initiatives
|
$4,153,805
|
|
Indirect Costs
|
$305,690
|
| Total ARP ESSER III Funding by Initiative | $8,960,324 |
ARP ESSER III File Library:
