ARP/ESSER III Spending Plan

Per the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), each school district that receives ARP/ESSER funds must develop a plan for use of the funds and provide an opportunity for public input on the plan.

Below is the plan for our district’s allocation.

ARP/ESSER Allocation Plan

ESSER III Allocation = $$682,801 (20% must address learning loss)

  •  Hire additional first grade teacher to reduce class size for the next two years =

    $105,265

  •  Benefits for the additional first grade teacher which includes THIS, TRS, and

    Medicare = $13,400

  •  Hire two additional aides to assist our students for the next two years = $26,000

  •  Benefits for the additional aides which includes IMRF and FICA =$4,763

  •  Salary for our summer school instructor for the next two years = $3,800

  •  Benefits for the summer school instructor which includes THIS, TRS, and

    Medicare = $484

  •  Salary for a portion of our after-school program director’s salary = $5,442

  •  Benefits for our after-school program director which includes IMRF and FICA =

    $911

  •  Contract with Edgenuity to use for our summer school curriculum for two years =

    $3,000

  •  Replace the HVAC system at the Middle School = $327,736

  •  Purchase two additional buses = $192,000