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Conecuh County, American Rescue Plan (ARP) ESSER - Fiscal Year 2021 (Rev 0)
 
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Cover Page & Required Narratives

Superintendent of Schools 
Name*
ARP ESSER Point of Contact 
Name*
Role*
Phone*
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Required Narratives 
How does the LEA plan to use funds to implement prevention and mitigation strategies in order to continuously and safely operate schools for in-person learning?
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Conecuh County Schools developed the following funding plan in compliance with the U.S. Department of Education’s requirement that each Local Education Agency (LEA) that receives American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) III funds submit a plan that describes how it will use the funds.

CCS plans to open the 2021-22 school year with five days per week of in-person instruction at all school sites. Additionally, we will offer an all-virtual school for interested students in grades K-12. Details about the reopening plan to return to in-person instruction can be located on our web page at  www.conecuhk12.com

CCS has organized our response to the impacts of COVID-19 on our community’s students according to the following three phases:

  1. Level I: (Traditional/Normal Spread) - Schools provided resources so that they can provide effective instruction and supports at scale during the pandemic.
  2. Level II: (Traditional/Marginal Spread) - Schools provided extra investments to help students and schools respond to the needs created by the prolonged crisis as we return to in-school operations.
  3. Level III: (Remote/High Spread) - School held remotely, requiring the system to focus on nurturing the whole child, balancing cognitive with socioemotional skill development and ensuring that all children have access to the conditions and resources that enhance learning and development.

In tandem with other funding sources, ARP funding will be a critical component of supporting these response and recovery efforts.

ARP Act ESSER III funds may be used to implement prevention and mitigation strategies that are, to the greatest extent practicable, consistent with the most recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance on reopening schools, in order to continuously and safely open and operate schools for in-person learning. CCS will use funds to implement the following prevention and mitigation strategies:

  • Improve ventilation in facilities for improved air quality.
  • Purchase desks and furniture to allow for social distancing in classrooms.
  • Upgrade restrooms and make handicap accessible.
  • Purchase picnic tables and playground equipment to allow for more outdoor activities and social distancing, including mealtime
  • Update teacher lounges for improved morale and school quality
  • Repair parking lots for improved safety
  • Employ nurses at each school location to address medical needs
  • Purchase School Status (Two-way communication system between school personnel and parents) to improve communication with school families.

This funding will be used in conjunction with other funding sources to fully implement additional recommended prevention and mitigation strategies, including enhanced cleaning and disinfection, hand sanitation, contact tracing, tents to maximize outdoor spaces, etc.

 

 

How will the LEA ensure that the evidence-based interventions will address the academic impact of lost instructional time and ensure that those interventions respond to the academic, social, emotional, and mental health needs of all students including underrepresented student subgroups (each major racial and ethnic group, children from low-income families, children with disabilities, English Learners, gender, migrant students, students experiencing homelessness, and children and youth in foster care) and those who are particularly impacted disproportionately by the COVID-19 pandemic?
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Section 2001(e)(1) of the ARP Act requires each Local Education Agency (LEA) to use at least 20% of its formula funds to address the academic impact of lost instructional time (learning loss) through the implementation of evidence-based interventions, such as CCS will use its ARP ESSERIII funds to address unfinished learning as described below:

  • Provide expanded academic and enrichment programming for summer 2022, summer 2023 and summer 2024.
  • Provide comprehensive after-school programs
  • Provide family and community engagement opportunities

Other Uses

Section 2001(e) of the ARP Act permits school divisions to use the ARP Act ESSER III funding not reserved to address unfinished learning to address the impacts of COVID-19 in a variety of ways. CCS will use its ARP Act ESSER III funds in accordance with Section 2001(e) of the ARP Act as described below:

  • Add a part-time piano instructor in all elementary schools
  • Employ COVID/Public Relations personnel to address COVID public relations and parent communications, contact tracing, and email communications
  • Employ paraprofessionals in schools as needed to support teachers and students
  • Purchase technology to support learning during school closures and individual quarantines. 
  • Update district website to a more customer-friendly platform.
  • Purchase band instruments for middle and high school programs

Addressing Students' Academic, Social, Emotional, and Mental Health Needs

CCS will provide summer learning opportunities targeting students identified as at-risk learners. During the summer of 2021, our students in kindergarten through eighth grade participated in STEAM and curriculum-based, hands-on learning and enrichment, while our students in grades 9-12 completed courses from the previous school year, allowing participants to continue into the next academic year with their peers. Specifics for our summer 2022-2024 summer programming are outlined. 

As detailed in previous sections, CCS will provide additional staffing and expand transportation in support of academic, social and emotional learning as well as mental health. We will target these services to all students who are identified during the school year as needing interventions. Support will begin as soon as the need is identified.

How will the LEA comply with the requirements of section 427 of GEPA (20 U.S.C. 1228a)?
The description must include information on the steps the LEA proposes to take to permit students, teachers, and other program beneficiaries to overcome barriers (including barriers based on gender, race, color, national origin, disability, and age) that impede equal access to, or participation in, the ESSER III program.
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The LEA will comply with requirements of Section 427 of GEPA (20 U.S.C.) 1228a by identifying disparities and focusing on underserved student groups.  The LEA's  framework ensures schools will conduct and manage in-person learning in a safe and healthy environment for all students and educators.

Overcoming barriers based on gender will be addressed by providing the following:

  • Access to high-quality instruction

  • Access to high-quality educators

  • Social emotional learning needs 

  • Minimizing food insecurity

  • Access to certified counselors

Overcoming barriers based on race, color, or national origin will be addressed by providing the following:

  • Access to high-quality instruction

  • Access to high-quality educators

  • Social emotional learning needs

  • Minimizing food insecurity

  • Access to certified counselors and school social workers

  • Inclusion when appropriate in virtual (or in-person) learning

Overcoming barriers based on disability will be addressed by providing the following:

  • Access to high-quality instruction

  • Access to high-quality educators 

  • Social emotional learning needs

  • Minimizing food insecurity 

  • Access to certified counselors and school social workers

  • IEP service provision during remote instruction

  • Inclusion when appropriate in virtual (or in-person) learning

Overcoming barriers based on Limited English proficiency will be addressed by providing the following:

  • Distribute information in native language

  • Provide an interpreter when needed

 

How will the LEA actively monitor their allocations, conduct interim audits to ensure an appropriate application of funds, collect and manage data elements required to be reported, and report this information to the community?
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The Chief Financial Officer will actively monitor ESSER grant allocations and prepare program budgets, schedules, and budget amendments to ensure compliance with statutory requirements. Additionally, the Chief Financial Officer will collect and manage all required data elements by developing systems of collaboration with relevant program directors and supervisors in the collection of required data elements. Required reporting elements will be posted according to ALSDE guidelines. The Chief Financial Officer and School Superintendent will audit all purchases prior to the obligation of funds to ensure funds are expended as approved in the ESSER grant application. The Chief Financial Officer will audit expenditures prior to requesting grant reimbursements and maintain documentation necessary for year-end audit reporting. The Superintendent of Schools will also develop program goals in collaboration with district and school leaders, teachers, and other stakeholders.

How will the LEA meaningfully engage with families and communities throughout the life of the ARP ESSER and other relief funds?
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The school superintendent and school personnel will engage families and communities throughout the life of the ARP ESSER and other relief funds through various means, including newsletters, local news media, social media outlets, and parent meetings. These methods focus on the importance of a well-thought-out plan that requires consultation from a variety of stakeholders whose perspective must be taken into consideration for understanding the consequences the pandemic has had on the lives of students, families and community. These opportunities include professional development, webinars, Zoom meetings and organizational meetings and communication to support LEAs in the ARP planning process.
Provide the URL for the LEA Return-to-Instruction Plan.
*Please see the link below for a copy of the Return-to-Instruction Plan for 2021-2022 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KmAFMhWGFIcXnxxDUbvdg-EK1DYOO56h/view?usp=sharing

LEA Reservation to Address Loss of Instructional Time

LEAs must reserve at least 20 percent of funds to address loss of instructional time through the implementation of evidence-based interventions and ensure that those interventions respond to students' social, emotional, and academic needs and address the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on underrepresented student subgroups.

For this reservation of funds, the following interventions are allowable:
1. Summer Learning & Summer Enrichment Programs
2. Extended Day Programs
3. Comprehensive After-School Programs
4. Extended School Year Programs
5. Other – See Intervention box E for more details.

Budget Amount & Details for Interventions Amount 
Intervention A (Summer Learning & Summer Enrichment Programs)
Intervention B (Extended Day Programs)
Intervention C (Comprehensive After-School Programs)
Intervention D (Extended School Year Programs)
Intervention E (Other)
Total Cost:


Intervention A (Summer Learning & Summer Enrichment Programs) 
Provide the following information for Intervention A (Summer Learning & Summer Enrichment Programs):
1) Brief description and timeline for each service (service must end by 9/30/2024)
2) Number of employees and FTE(s) (if applicable)
3) Itemized Budget using Function & Object codes (must match Budget Grid)
Example:
ARP ESSER funds will be used to host a Summer Enrichment Camp during the Summer of 2023. The camp will run for two weeks for four days a week. Subjects to be covered are science, technology, engineering, mathematics and reading. We will purchase general supplies such as pencils, notebooks, glue, color pencils, copy paper, etc. to effectively run the program. We will also purchase ELA & Math manipulatives to help improve student achievement. Additionally, we will purchase an online subscription to XYZ Company for the duration of the summer program to assist our participating EL students with the curriculum (See attached job description). Total cost: $109,030.00
[Cont.]
9130 - [010-199] (Salaries) $54,450.00 | 9130 - [200-299] (Benefits) $11,430.00
9130 - [400-499] (Materials and Supplies) $2,800.00 | 9130 - [400-499] (Software) $20,000.00
4120 - [010-199] (Bus Driver Salaries) $12,500.00 | 4120 - [200-299] (Bus Driver Benefits) $3,200.00
4120 - [300-399] (Mileage for Buses) $4,650.00

ARP ESSER funds will be used to host Summer Enrichment Camps during the Summers of 2022, 2023, and 2024.  The camps will run for a total of four (4) weeks, four (4) days each week. The following subjects will be covered: science, technology, engineering, the Arts, mathematics, ELA, and reading.  Conecuh County Schools will purchase general supplies such as pencils, paper, glue, etc. to effectively run the program.  All necessary manipulatives will be purchased to help improve student achievement; all lessons and activities will be aligned to Course of Study Standards.  We will use online subscriptions from Renaissance Learning, IXL, and Curriculum Associates for the summer program.  The below numbers are the estimated total costs to run the program for 3 years. 

 

Personnel: Site Coordinators, Teachers, Paraprofessionals, Nurses, Secretaries, Custodians, CNP Staff and Bus Drivers. 0 FTEs

9130 [010-199] Salaries for Teachers, Paraprofessionals, Nurses, Secretaries, Custodians, Bus Drivers and CNP Staff - $281,322.96; [200-299] Benefits - $56,827.24

2140 [010-199] Salaries for Nurses - $42,300.00; [200-299] Benefits - $8,544.60

4150 [010-199] (Bus Driver Salaries) $84,000.00; [200-299] Benefits - $16,968.00

4150 [300-399] Transportation Costs - $17,000.00

1100 [400-499] Instructional Materials and Supplies - $76,768.00


Intervention B (Extended Day Programs) 
Provide the following information for Intervention B (Extended Day Programs):
1) Brief description and timeline for each service (service must end by 9/30/2024)
2) Number of employees and FTE(s) (if applicable)
3) Itemized Budget using Function & Object codes (must match Budget Grid)

Targeted intervention will be provided to students based on prior and current diagnostic data, classroom performance, and offline screeners.  The program will run for a total of two (2) days per week for a total of two (2) hours per day for 2022, 2023, and 2024.  The following subjects will be covered: science, mathematics, and ELA.  Standards- Based Learning will be offered to address learning losses for students.  The below numbers are the estimated total costs to run the Extended Day Program for 3 years.  ARP ESSER Reserve Funds will be used to cover expenses.

 

Personnel: Site Coordinators, Teachers, Paraprofessionals, Nurses, Secretaries, Custodians, CNP Staff and Bus Drivers. 0 FTEs

9130 [010-199] Salaries for Teachers, Paraprofessionals, Nurses, Secretaries, Custodians, Bus Drivers and CNP Staff - $281,322.96; [200-299] Benefits - $56,827.24

2140 [010-199] Salaries for Nurses - $42,300.00; [200-299] Benefits - $8,544.60

4150 [010-199] (Bus Driver Salaries) $84,000.00; [200-299] Benefits - $16,968.00

4150 [300-399] Transportation Costs - $17,000.00

1100 [400-499] Instructional Materials and Supplies - $76,768.00

 


Intervention C (Comprehensive After-School Programs) 
Provide the following information for Intervention C (Comprehensive After-School Programs):
1) Brief description and timeline for each service (service must end by 9/30/2024)
2) Number of employees and FTE(s) (if applicable)
3) Itemized Budget using Function & Object codes (must match Budget Grid)

ARP ESSER will fund Comprehensive After-School Programs.  The after-school program will address the needs of students in the areas of science, mathematics, and ELA/Reading.  The program will run for a total of two (2) days per week for a total of two (2) hours per day for 2022, 2023, and 2024.  In totality, Conecuh County Schools will service students’ comprehensive needs for 47 days during each academic year. 

 

  

Personnel: Site Coordinators, Teachers, Paraprofessionals, Nurses, Secretaries, Custodians, CNP Staff and Bus Drivers. 0 FTEs

9130 [010-199] Salaries for Teachers, Paraprofessionals, Nurses, Secretaries, Custodians, Bus Drivers and CNP Staff - $281,322.96; [200-299] Benefits - $56,827.24

2140 [010-199] Salaries for Nurses - $42,300.00; [200-299] Benefits - $8,544.60

4150 [010-199] (Bus Driver Salaries) $84,000.00; [200-299] Benefits - $16,968.00

4150 [300-399] Transportation Costs - $17,000.00

1100 [400-499] Instructional Materials and Supplies - $76,768.00

 


Intervention D (Extended School Year Programs) 
Provide the following information for Intervention D (Extended School Year Programs):
1) Brief description and timeline for each service (service must end by 9/30/2024)
2) Number of employees and FTE(s) (if applicable)
3) Itemized Budget using Function & Object codes (must match Budget Grid)
Not Applicable
Intervention E (Other) 
Provide the following information for Intervention E (Other):
1) Brief description and timeline for each service (service must end by 9/30/2024)
2) Number of employees and FTE(s) (if applicable)
3) Itemized Budget using Function & Object codes (must match Budget Grid)
NOTE: If an LEA chooses to use the "Other" intervention option, the LEA must attach documentation in the Related Documents section that shows that the Intervention is evidence-based (Tier I | Tier II | Tier III | Tier IV).
 

 


4. Remaining ARP ESSER Fund Uses

The remaining LEA funds after the LEA Reservation to Address Loss of Instructional Time can be used for a wide range of activities to address needs arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. Please refer to the allowable uses document in the Document Library for more guidance.

Budget Amount & Details for Additional Uses (Include Name for Other Categories) Amount 
Category 1 (Personnel)
Category 2 (Technology & Online Subscriptions)
Category 3 (Facility Improvements)
Category 4 (Professional Development)
Category 5 (Curriculum Materials & Assessments)
Category 6 (Parent & Family Engagement Activities)
Category 7 (Other)
Category 8 (Other)
Category 9 (Other)
Category 10 (Other)
Category 11 (Other)
Category 12 (Other)
Administrative Costs (must be reasonable and necessary)
Indirect Costs (maximum amount is the unrestricted rate)
Total Cost:


Category 1 (Personnel) 
Provide the following information for Category 1 (Personnel):
1) Brief description and timeline for each service (service must end by 9/30/2024)
2) Number of employees and FTE(s) (if applicable)
3) Itemized Budget using Function & Object codes (must match Budget Grid)
Example #1:
ARP ESSER funds will be used to employ two system-wide EL teachers (2.0 FTE) for the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 school years to assist with the consistent increase of EL students within the district. In addition to working with students, the EL teachers will work with classroom teachers to ensure appropriate instructional strategies are implemented. (See job description in Related Documents section.)
Total cost: $550,880.00 | 1100 - [010-199] (Salaries) $354,450.00 | 1100 - [200-299] (Benefits) $196,430.00
Example #2:
ARP ESSER funds will be used to employ certified teachers and paraprofessionals for the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 school years to assist with closing the achievement gap of students within the district. The following list identifies the number of teachers and paraprofessionals at each school: School A - 2 Paraprofessionals (2.0 FTE); School B - 1 Teacher (1.0 FTE) & 1 Paraprofessional (1.0 FTE). (See job description in Related Documents section.)
Total cost: $417,813.00 | 1100 - [010-199] (Salaries) $321,123.00 | 1100 - [200-299] (Benefits) $96,690.00

1) ARP ESSER funds will be used to employ the following personnel for the 2022, 2023, and 2024 school years to assist with the closing of the achievement gap of students within the district. Employee emphasis targets the plan on STEAM enhancement courses and interest-based programs, along additional personnel to assist with the increase public relations needs as it relates to COVID-19. Total Cost: $1,984,394.58

2) The following list identifies the number of teachers and paraprofessionals:

A. Part-time piano teacher for 4 schools (See job description in Related Documents section). Total Cost:$90,000

B. Athletic Trainer (1.0 FTE) (See job description in Related Documents section).  Total Cost:$90,000

C. Part-time gymnastics and dance instructor for Academic, Arts, and Athletics Center  (See job description in Related Documents section). Total Cost: $90,000

D. Instructional and Physical Education Paraprofessional for EES/SPMA (1.0 FTE) (See job description in Related Documents section). Total Cost: $94,994.34

E. Middle School paraprofessional (1.0 FTE) (See job description in Related Documents section). Total Cost:$94,994.34

F. Educational Public Relations/Covid-19 Coordinator (1.0 FTE) (see job description in Related Documents) Total Cost: $217,962.00

G. Hire additional school nurse (1.0 FTE) Total Cost: $104,202.00

Conecuh County Schools wishes to expand the Career Technical Education (CTE) offerings at the Workforce Development Center.  The specific courses of interest are STEM--Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.   (1.0 FTE) 

A portion of the ARP ESSER III funds will be used to cover the costs of personnel hired through ESSER II.  Specifically, the funds will be used for a total of two Math coaches/Interventionists (2.0 FTEs) and two (2.0 FTEs) Paraprofessionals.

3) 1100 [010]  (Teachers) $428,769.00 | [200-250] $173,011.38

    1100- [111] (Instr. Asst. Salaries) $220,284.00 | 1100 - [210-250] (Benefits) $159,697.36

     2140- [131] (Health Services Salaries) $62,730.00 l 1100-[210-50] (Benefits) $41,471.46

     2190- [101] (Other Student Support)  $270,000.00

     2190-[111] (Other Student Support, Coord. Salary) $157,371.00 l 2190 [210-250] (Benefits) $60,588.95

After-School/Extended Day/Summer Personnel: Site Coordinators, Teachers, Paraprofessionals, Nurses, Secretaries, Custodian and CNP Staff. 0 FTEs. 

9130 [010-199] Salaries for Teachers, Paraprofessionals, Nurses, Secretaries, Custodians and CNP Staff - $332,429.70 [200-299] Benefits - $67,150.80

2140 [010-199] Salaries for Nurses - $42,300.00; [200-299] Benefits - $8,544.60

 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 

Category 2 (Technology & Online Subscriptions) 
Provide the following information for Category 2 (Technology & Online Subscriptions):
1) Brief description and timeline for each service (service must end by 9/30/2024)
2) Number of employees and FTE(s) (if applicable)
3) Itemized Budget using Function & Object codes (must match Budget Grid)
Example:
ARP ESSER funds will be used to purchase Chromebooks, Chromebook carts, document cameras, and touch screen panels to increase academic technology usage and improve student achievement. ARP ESSER funds will also purchase a subscription to ABC (all subscriptions will expire prior to September 30, 2024).
Total Cost: $432,158.00 | 1100 - [300-399] (Software License) $30,000.00 | 1100 - [400-499] (Technology) $402,158.00

Teachers who work the After-School/Extended Day/Summer Enrichment Programs, and administrative staff (following the completion of the formal workday) will use online textbook subscriptions for students.  The costs for online textbook subscriptions for students $20,000.

 

1100 [400-499] Materials and supplies - $20,000.00

Category 3 (Facility Improvements) 
Provide the following information for Category 3 (Facility Improvements):
1) Brief description and timeline for each service (service must end by 9/30/2024)
2) Number of employees and FTE(s) (if applicable)
3) Itemized Budget using Function & Object codes (must match Budget Grid)
Example:
ARP ESSER funds will be used to replace 3 air conditioner units at ABC Elementary School, install 2 new air conditioner units at EFG Middle School, and repair 1 air conditioner unit at IJK High School. All services will be completed by June 2024. Total Cost: $55,500.00
7200 - [500-599] (Capitalized Units) $18,500.00 | 3200 - [400-499] (Non-Capitalized Units and Supplies for Repairs) $37,000.00

1) ARP ESSER funds will be used to: Cumulative total: $362,540

  • Replace 2 HVAC units at Evergreen Elementary School,1 HVAC unit at TMMS, and 1 HVAC system at RJHS. All services will be completed by June 2024. Total Cost: $152,540

  • Renovate and restore The Center for Academic, Arts, & Athletic Fitness (CAFF). All services will be completed by December 2023.The Center for Academic, Arts, & Athletic Fitness (CAAF) is a community center in Evergreen, Alabama that focuses on helping children and teens as well as providing a community center for adults to have community events. This building will also be transformable as a safe room/crisis center. Total Cost: $25,000

  • Refinish parking lots at schools and district for safety, beautification, and access. All services will be completed by June 2024. Total Cost: $100,000. 

  • Purchase playground equipment for all schools. Emphasis is placed on physical health which directly impacts emotional, social, and mental health. All services will be completed by June 2024. Total Cost: $100,000

  • Purchase furniture for schools to replace outdated and uncomfortable seating and to improve school environment (desks, tables, chairs, and other needed items). All services will be completed by June 2024. Total Cost: $75,000.00 

  • 2) Not applicable                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

  • 3) 2190 [492] (Other student support, non-cap equip.) $75,000.00

  •     2190 [498] (Other student support, non-cap equip.)  $100,000.00

  •     7200 [515] (Bldg. Acquis., improvement) $187,540.00

Category 4 (Professional Development) 
Provide the following information for Category 4 (Professional Development):
1) Brief description and timeline for each service (service must end by 9/30/2024)
2) Number of employees and FTE(s) (if applicable)
3) Itemized Budget using Function & Object codes (must match Budget Grid)
Example:
ARP ESSER funds will be used to provide ongoing, high quality professional development for administrators, teachers, and other instructional staff that support increased student achievement in all core subject areas.
- Consultants: Our mathematics adoption textbook company (ABC Company) will provide high quality professional development in October 2021 and December 2021 to all teachers within the LEA to prepare them for the COS adoption. Total Cost: $14,000.00 | 2215 - [300-399] (Consultants) $14,000
- Stipends: Teachers and other instructional support staff will be provided a stipend to participate in professional development that is outside of their contracted hours during the Spring of 2022. Total Cost: $19,230.00 | 2215 - [010-199] (Stipends) $11,456.00 | 2215 - [200-299] (Benefits) $7,774.00
[Cont.]
- Substitutes: Teachers will work collaboratively during the school day to develop curriculum maps and common formative assessments once a quarter for the 2022-2023 school year for a total of 4 days. Our LEA uses ABC Company for subs, so all subs are contractual, and no benefits are provided. Total Cost: $18,000.00 | 2215 - [300-399] (Contract for Subs) $18,000
- Materials and Supplies: General supplies will be needed for all professional development sessions to include but not limited to chart paper, easels, paper, notebooks, pens, pencils, markers, colored pencils, etc. Total Cost: $3,400.00 | 2215 - [400-499] (Supplies & Materials) $3,400.00
[Cont.]
- Conference Attendance: 6 Teachers & 2 Administrators will attend the MEGA Conference (Mobile, AL) in July 2022 to be provided professional development from the ALSDE to support student achievement. Travel costs will include hotel, per diem, and mileage. Total Cost: $22,000.00 | 2215 - [600-899] (Registration) $4,000.00 | 2215 - [300-399] (Travel) $18,000.00

Another portion of the Learning Loss funds will also cover the substitutes necessary for professional development.  During SY 2020-2021, the costs of providing substitutes for teachers to receive professional development (i.e. LTERS, SPIRE, etc.) were an expense of the school.  Conecuh County Schools will budget $20,800 for substitute teachers through Kelly Services.

 

1100 [300-399] Substitutes - $20,800

Category 5 (Curriculum Materials & Assessments) 
Provide the following information for Category 5 (Curriculum Materials & Assessments):
1) Brief description and timeline for each service (service must end by 9/30/2024)
2) Number of employees and FTE(s) (if applicable)
3) Itemized Budget using Function & Object codes (must match Budget Grid)
Example:
ARP ESSER funds will be used to purchase assessment supplies and materials to help provide real time data to increase student achievement. These will include actual assessments and general supplies. All services will be purchased by the end of the 2021-2022 school year.
Total Cost: $8,791.00 | 2130 - [400-499] (Assessment Supplies & Materials) $8,791.00

Conecuh County Schools believes that “emerging stronger post-pandemic” will require greater focus on student enrichment and exposure.  Many of our students are interested in College and Career opportunities, but have no means of physically exploring these options.  Our school system utilized a portion of the ESSER II Funds to hire an Enrichment & Activities Specialist to address this deficit.  The specialist will provide a regular schedule of events that include College Touring, Career Fairs, STEAM activities, Family Literacy Nights, Academic Competitions, and more.  The specialist will also assist in improving multicultural diversity within the school system.  Each event/activity will be tied to an academic standard.  Data will be collected in the form of students’ attainment of the lesson/academic standard and the qualitative feedback collected in the form of frequent surveys. After-School/Extended Day/Summer Materials and Supplies. Transportation Costs. 

9130 [400-411] After-School/Extended Day/Summer Enrichment Programs $28,375.24

2190 [300-399] Enrichment $150,000.00

 
Category 6 (Parent & Family Engagement Activities) 
Provide the following information for Category 6 (Parent & Family Engagement Activities):
1) Brief description and timeline for each service (service must end by 9/30/2024)
2) Number of employees and FTE(s) (if applicable)
3) Itemized Budget using Function & Object codes (must match Budget Grid)
Example:
ARP ESSER funds will be used to purchase family handouts and resources for our Family Literacy Night in 2021 and 2022. The resources will include ELA and Math manipulatives and supplies needed to create family activities.
Total Cost: $4,500.00 | 2190 - [400-499] (Supplies and Materials) $4,500.00
Not applicable
Category 7 (Other) 
Provide the following information for Category 7 (Other):
1) Brief description and timeline for each service (service must end by 9/30/2024)
2) Number of employees and FTE(s) (if applicable)
3) Itemized Budget using Function & Object codes (must match Budget Grid)

1) ARP ESSER funds will be used to build an athletic training complex. Training complex will help mitigate social and emotional traumas students have experienced as a result of the pandemic. Emphasis is also placed on their physical health while focusing on improved student morale and pride. The complex will feature a track with soccer field, along with a baseball and softball field. The indoor swimming pool will be parallel to a fitness training center equipped with machines suitable for training male and female athletes. 

All services will be completed by December 2023. Total Cost: $4,337,706.16

3) 7200 [514] (Bldg. acquisition)  $4,337,706.16

Category 8 (Other) 
Provide the following information for Category 8 (Other):
1) Brief description and timeline for each service (service must end by 9/30/2024)
2) Number of employees and FTE(s) (if applicable)
3) Itemized Budget using Function & Object codes (must match Budget Grid)

1) ARP ESSER funds will be used to purchase band instruments. Conecuh County Schools band program has been extended to the middle school level. To improve the quantity and quality of the program requires the investment in instruments for students. The benefits of being in the school band or orchestra goes beyond just picking up an instrument. In fact, playing music has been scientifically proven to aid mental health and overall well being. In addition, it helps cognitive development, improves opportunities for socialization, supports efficient brain processing, encourages self expression, and lowers stress levels. While there are lots of reasons to support music programs, CCS supports it because it is develops important traits that complement school life and life beyond school. All services will be completed by May 2023. Total Cost: $25,000.00

2) Not Applicable

3) 2190 [491] Other student support equipment $25,000.00

Category 9 (Other) 
Provide the following information for Category 9 (Other):
1) Brief description and timeline for each service (service must end by 9/30/2024)
2) Number of employees and FTE(s) (if applicable)
3) Itemized Budget using Function & Object codes (must match Budget Grid)

1)ESSER ARP funds will be used to support the purchase of two utility-terrain vehicles for hauling, transporting, and agricultural needs. Total cost: $36,000.00

2) Not Applicable

3) 3500 [539] (Vehicle Services) $36,000.00

Category 10 (Other) 
Provide the following information for Category 10 (Other):
1) Brief description and timeline for each service (service must end by 9/30/2024)
2) Number of employees and FTE(s) (if applicable)
3) Itemized Budget using Function & Object codes (must match Budget Grid)
Not Applicable
Category 11 (Other) 
Provide the following information for Category 11 (Other):
1) Brief description and timeline for each service (service must end by 9/30/2024)
2) Number of employees and FTE(s) (if applicable)
3) Itemized Budget using Function & Object codes (must match Budget Grid)
Not Applicable
Category 12 (Other) 
Provide the following information for Category 12 (Other):
1) Brief description and timeline for each service (service must end by 9/30/2024)
2) Number of employees and FTE(s) (if applicable)
3) Itemized Budget using Function & Object codes (must match Budget Grid)
Not Applicable


Administrative Costs 
Program Administration must be reasonable and necessary in order to manage the federal grant in a compliant and effective manner.*
Provide a summary of how the grant program will be administered, including the title of the staff responsible for the grant administration, the FTE(s), and other funding sources (if applicable) that will contribute to administrative staff salaries/benefits. Additionally, the description must include all estimated costs, match the administrative costs dollar amount listed above, and include the Function and Object codes associated with the charge.
Not Applicable


Indirect Costs 
Indirect Costs represent the expenses of doing business that are not readily identified with the ARP ESSER but are necessary for the general operation of the organization and the conduct of activities it performs. These costs must be reasonable and necessary, and LEAs can use the unrestricted indirect cost rate for calculation.*
% - Unrestricted Indirect Cost Rate for LEA
Maximum Indirect Cost amount for the ARP ESSER Fund
Function/Object Code used on the Budget Grid

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