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Tarrant City, 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*
Ext
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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The Tarrant City Schools will use the ARP ESSER III funds to implement prevention and mitigation strategies to assist the district in providing in-person learning in the safest manner possible by following CDC guidelines to the greatest extent possible. The Tarrant City School district is strongly recommending that all individuals wear a face covering while on campus as well as while they are being transported by buses. The Lead Nurse and Director of Facilities and Maintenance will ensure that adequate cleaning and PPE supplies are purchased and distributed to classrooms, hallways, common areas, etc. The district is going to use funds to install touches bottle filling stations in all of the schools and central office. Hand sanitizing stations are also located throughout the district and are refilled as needed by the custodians. The nurses at each of the schools have also put together First Aid Kits for the classroom teachers to reduce the number of students needing to see the nurse for routine items such as band aids, mask, bandage, etc. The HVAC systems across the district will be replaced as well as windows at Tarrant Intermediate School to help improve indoor air quality. The carpet in the Tarrant High School nurses area will be replaced with a smooth surface flooring for cleaning purposes. The nurses station at Tarrant Intermediate School will also be renovated to include a sink with hot water, a privacy room with a camera, privacy areas for sick students, medicine storage, and desk area. A camera will also be installed in the Tarrant Elementary School sick room. The funds will also be used to support intervention strategies to help students recover learning loss due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic to support improved instructional practices. 
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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The Tarrant City School district will utilize a variety of data sources to determine the level of services needed for intervention for students who experienced interrupted or loss of instructional time due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The following data sources will be used to determine the individual academic and social needs of students: attendance, report card grades, LEA benchmarks, ALSDE assessments, and discipline records. Under-represented student groups are part of the evaluation pool and are evaluated and served equally as any other student population. Professional development for staff will be provided to target awareness of such barriers and to provide guidelines and strategies in addressing the needs of our students and families.
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 Tarrant City Schools will ensure that no student or teacher will be denied participation based on gender, race, national origin, color, disability, or age. Tarrant City Schools participate in CEP due to the large number of students who qualify for free/reduce lunch across the district. All students in the district have equal access to these resources. The district will provide staff members with training to help them understand poverty and the impact it has on students and families as well as to learn instructional strategies that can be implemented in the classroom. Staff will also receive training related to effectively implementing accommodations for students who have IEP's or IELP's. These funds will also be utilized to support guidance counselors, social workers, and mental health counselors working with low-income families, students with special learning and social needs, and Muti-Lingual population. Additional resources are addressed on a case-by-case scenario to effectively provide equality in access dependent on program services provided.

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 Tarrant City Schools will monitor these funds through monthly budget analysis conducted by the Superintendent, CSFO, and Director of Federal Programs. The budget analysis, schedules, and budget amendments will ensure that all funds are being spent in accordance to application guidance and expenditures based on approved ARP ESSER III plans. The budget analysis will also be used to make sure that timelines are followed per state and federal guidelines. Monthly budget updates will also be part of the financial documents approved during the board meetings and available for public review on our district website under the financial section.
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 Tarrant City Schools will have a dedicated ESSER page on the district website, so stakeholders can access information related to how the funds are being spent across the district based on the Needs Assessment and Notes from the Advisory Committee. Parent/Family surveys will also be administered periodically to gather feedback and make amendments to the plan as needed. Stakeholders will be provided with contact information, written plans, and meeting notification on the website.
Provide the URL for the LEA Return-to-Instruction Plan.
*https://www.tarrant.k12.al.us/ https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EOvSlDeqj6iR4Sm1qFPYSwtuVyHnyuI5/view

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

The Tarrant City Schools will use ARP ESSER III funds to host a 20 day Summer Enrichment Camp during the summer of 2023 and 2024. The camp will run for four weeks - five days a week. The students will participate in academic remediation/acceleration for Mathematics and English Language Arts as well as credit recovery in the morning sessions. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in SEL activities in the afternoon sessions. In addition, Tarrant High School will offer three camps that last five days each that include the following topics: College and Career Exploration, Healthy Life Style Choices, and ACT Prep. Nurses, teachers, and the social worker are off contract during the summer, so they will receive a summer contract based on their daily rate of pay. Transportation for our families is an issue, so to help overcome this barrier for students the district will provide summer transportation for all summer learning and enrichment camps. A large majority of our students have not had the opportunity to participate in educational field trips. To help over come this barrier students will participate in several different enrichment field trips that are aligned to the grade level standards that are being taught during the summer. For example: During career exploration students may learn about car manufacturing and take a trip to the Honda plant. The district is currently under a bus contract, so the requested funds will be utilized to provide contracted transportation cost for two summers. 

Summer Learning & Summer Enrichment Expenditures

Total Cost: $114,590.50

2140 {100-99} Salaries $21,763.00 / {200-299} Benefits $4,110.00 for 2 Nurses (O FTE) 2 Summers (20 - 1/2 days) 

2140 {300-399} Contract $14,400.00 for 1 Nurse (0 FTE) 2 Summers (20 1/2 days)

9130 {100-199} Salaries $31,308.00 / {200-299} Benefits $6,334.00 for 6 THS Teachers (O FTE) 2 Summers (20 - 1/2 days)

9130 {100-199} Salaries $5,640.00 / {200-299} Benefits $916.00 for 1 THS Social Worker (O FTE) 2 Summers (20 - 1/2 days)

9130 {100-199} Salaries $1,306.00 / {200-299} Benefits $264.00 for 1 THS Career Exploration Teacher (O FTE) 2 Summers (5 - 1/2 days)

9130 {100-199} Salaries $1,306.00 / {200-299} Benefits $264.00 for 1 THS Family and Consumer Science Teacher (O FTE) 2 Summers (5 - 1/2 days)

9130 {100-199} Salaries $1,306.00 / {200-299} Benefits $264.00 for 1 ACT Prep Teacher (O FTE) 2 Summers (5 - 1/2 days)

4150 {300-399} Transportation $25,409.50 for Summer Bus routes need for students attending summer learning/enrichment as well as enrichment field trips for 2 summers

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)

The Tarrant City Schools has seen an increase in the number of students who do not fit the traditional school day mold for variance reasons over the last several years. However, due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic this number has increased with high school students needing to provide child care for younger siblings so their parents can work when child care facilities are closed or young children cannot attend due to being quarantined; students who need to get a job to help pay the bills; students who have become pregnant and do not have child care; needing to stay home and assist older family members who are sick with COVID or other illnesses; etc. For these reasons, the district would like to start a Twilight Program for students who need a blend of virtual and in-person instruction. The Twilight program would be open from in-person learning from 1:00 - 8:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday for students. Students will need to complete an application process to be admitted into the program. A written contract and individual learning plan will be completed as part of the intake process by the student, guardian, and Twilight administrator. Students will be assigned to classes as need per ALSDE graduation requirements. Each student will have an individual schedule of virtual and in-person hours based on student data and needs. During the application process everyone will agree that if the student is not successful in the Twilight Program they will need to return to the traditional high school structure. The district will use ARP ESSER III funds to provide one full time high school certified staff member and one full time administrator. When students are not on campus the teacher and administrator will be working with high school students who are in credit recovery to ensure that they are mastering the standards that have been assigned for the class. The staff members will also  used for Tier II and III intervention to help prevent students from need to enroll in credit recovery.

Extended Day Expenditures

Total Cost: $161,091.00

1100 {100-99} Salaries $23,427.00 / {200-299} Benefits $9,539.50 for Twilight Program Teacher (0.5 FTE) 1 year / Job Description in document library

9130 {100-99} Salaries $23,427.00 / {200-299} Benefits $9,539.50 for Twilight Program Teacher (0.5 FTE) 1 year / Job Description in document library

1100 {100-99} Salaries $35,581.00 / {200-299} Benefits $11,998.00 for Twilight Program Administrator (0.5 FTE) 1 year / Job Description in document library

9130 {100-99} Salaries $35,581.00 / {200-299} Benefits $11,998.00 for Twilight Program Administrator (0.5 FTE) 1 year / Job Description in document library

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)
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)
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).

The Tarrant City Schools will use ARP ESSER III funds to assist with learning loss due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is critical that every school have a full-time certified nurse on campus at all times due to the health and safety of all individuals. Over the last several years Tarrant Elementary School has been faced with the challenge of students entering kindergarten on a 2- to 3-year-old academic and social level, which makes it difficult for students to be on track for first grade at the end of the year. To help overcome these barriers funds will be used to provide a paraprofessional for each of the kindergarten classrooms for two years. Data will be collected and analyzed along the way to determine the impact the paraprofessionals are having on closing the kindergarten academic and social/emotional gap. Although the district is putting safety measures in place to ensure that in person learning is possible, COVID-19 is still impacting student and staff attendance. For this reason, the district needs to offer up-to-date technology for our students and staff. Part of these funds will be used to provide hotspot service at five locations throughout our community as well as maintain fifteen hotspots that families can checkout as needed for at home use. ChromeBooks were purchased for all of our student’s district wide last year, since school started in a virtual learning environment. Due to the shortage of ChromeBooks the district had to purchase refurbished ChromeBooks from several different vendors. Some of the ChromeBooks that were purchased have been damaged and need to be repaired. The district quickly realized that purchasing insurance for the ChromeBooks will drastically reduce the repair cost that the district is being charged to maintain the devices. Additional ChromeBooks need to be purchased due to an increase in student enrollment and condition of some of the used ChromeBooks. There are also several critical software licenses needed to support the integration of technology into the classroom such as: Clever, Go Guardian, Schoology, etc. Looking at the academic data for our 4th and 8th grade students it is critical for these students to participate in a structured academic intervention program for at least two years. Purchasing additional technology devices, hardware, and software will help address the loss of instructional time outside of the current school year instructional time. Additional instructional supplies and materials need to be purchased to help overcome the learning loss due to COVID. These supplies and materials include: instructional software, manipulatives, additional reading and math resources to send home with students to help recover lost instructional time while in virtual learning and interrupted schooling.

Learning Loss Expenditures

Total Cost: $788,584.70 

1100 {100-99} Salaries $203,900.00 / {200-299} Benefits $137,249.00 for 5 Paraprofessionals for Kindergarten (1 FTE each for 5 FTEs) 2 years / Job Description in document library

1100 {300-399} $67,500.00 for 15 technology hotspots and ChromeBook repairs for 2 years

1100 {400-499} $230,800.00 for replacement ChromeBooks, Chargers, and Software for 2 years

2190 {300-399} $40,000.00 for Chromebook Insurance for 2 years

1100 {400-499} $72,000.00 for 4th through 8th Grade Instructional Intervention Software for 2 years

1100 {400-499} $37,135.70 for material and supplies



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

ARP ESSER III funds will be used to pay for subs (0 FTE) for teachers who are out of the classroom on professional development and/or sick leave due to COVID-19 for the 2021-2022, 2022-2023, and 2023-2024 school years. Staff members have been impacted by COVID 19 in multiple ways. It is critical that our staff members are at work everyday and giving 100% to their jobs. For this reason, an in-person employee assistance program is needed to provide resources to our staff members who are going through difficult situations.

Total Cost: $124,042.00

1100 {300-399} Subs $109,042.00

6430 {300-399} Employee Assistance Program $15,000.00

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

ARP ESSER III funds will be used to purchase SMART TV's, projectors, upgrade network switches, upgrade access points, and upgrade VoIP system to increase technology integration and bandwidth across the district to support and improve student academic achievement as well as parent and family engagement. All items will be purchased, and installation completed by August 2024. Not all professional development and parent / family engagement meetings can be provided through a face-to-face method due to COVID, so the district will purchase a Zoom license for two years. The parent meeting held through Zoom will be recorded and available for parents to view at their convince. The meetings will be centered around how to help your child closed the achievement gap impacted by the COVID pandemic. 

Total Cost: $178,000.00

1100 {400-499} Supplies/Equipment $110,000.00

2190 {400-499} Zoom Licenses $5,000.00

3200 {300-399} Purchased Services $63,000.00

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

ARP ESSER III funds will be used to replace the roofs at Tarrant Elementary School and Tarrant Board of Education; install CRV surveillance  Halo Smart Sensors at Tarrant Intermediate School and Tarrant High School; replace 1/2 of the water fountains across the district to bottle filling stations; purchase new classroom furniture at Tarrant Elementary School, Tarrant Intermediate School, and Tarrant High School; upgrade the fire alarm system at Tarrant Intermediate School; replace the intercom system at Tarrant Intermediate School, and install LED marquee signs at Tarrant Intermediate and Tarrant High School. The roofs need to be replaced due to being an environmental hazard and leaks that are causing mold to form inside the buildings.  Furniture needs to be purchased to help provide proper social distancing. The CRV Surveillance Halo Smart Sensors will be installed at Tarrant Intermediate School and Tarrant High School. The system will detect vaping, audio analytics, gunshot detection and key word detection this is critical due to the increase of these events related to COVID. For the safety of the students at Tarrant Intermediate School the fire alarm and intercom systems need to be upgraded to ensure effective and reliable communication with the classrooms in the event of an emergency. These systems have been periodically repaired over the last ten years and need replacing. COVID has had an impact on the ability to get parts and service. At the present time the fire alarm system and intercom system can no longer be repaired. The LED Signs will be used to communicate with parents and community members regarding school related information through live scrolling messages such as: school closures, tutoring opportunities, COVID-19 updates, parent/family engagement advertising meetings/trainings, after school activities, etc. Expanded meeting space for professional development and parent meetings at Tarrant Board of Education is needed for additional social distancing due to COVID. For continuity of services offices will need to be relocated due to enlarging the rooms for social distancing. All items will be purchased, and installation completed by August 2024.

Total Cost: $2,016,000.00

3200 / {500-599} Roofs $872,000.00

3100 / {300-399} CRV Surveillance $40,000.00

3400 / {400-499} Water Fountains $150,000.00

1100 / {400-499} Furniture $160,000.00

3200 / {700-799} Intercom $19,000.00

3400 / {500-599} Fire Alarm $75,000.00

3900 / {500-599} LED Signs $100,000.00

7100 / {500-599} Board of Education Renovations $600,000.00

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

ARP ESSER III funds will be used to provide high quality ongoing professional development for teachers, paraprofessionals, and administrators throughout the district to improve classroom instruction in all academic classrooms. The funds will be used to register for conferences in-state and out-of-state as well as to provide stipends for off contract hours during the summers of 2022, 2023, and 2024. Summer is also a great time for staff members to participate in high quality professional development, which includes registration, travel, mileage, meals, purchased services, etc. related to the following topics: PowerSchool, SchoolStatus, Schoology, Istation, Bailey, Studer, Alabama Best Practice Center (Key Leader Network/Powerful Conversation Network), Reading Horizon, ASCA, ORFF, AMEA, Peer Helper, MEGA, Restorative Justice, Rhitm, etc.

Total Cost: $170,000.00

1100 {400-499} Rhithm Software for 1 year - 3 Schools for $10,000.00 

2215 / {010-099} Stipends Salaries (0 FTE) $16,655.56

2215 / {200-299} Stipends Benefits $3,344.44

2215 / {600-699} Registration $65,000.00 

2215 / {300-399} Travel $70,000.00

2215 {300-399} Rhithm Professional Development - 3 Schools for $2,000.00 

2120 {300-399} Counseling (Anger Management, Increased Anxiety, Conflict Resolution, Play Therapy, etc. for $3,000.00 

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
ARP ESSER III funds will be used to purchase curriculum materials and assessments out of the 20% learning loss funds.
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

ARP ESSER III funds will be used to provide parents and families with guest speakers related to the following topics: Alabama Literacy Law, Istation, ACAP, Scantron, ACT with Writing, WorkKeys, College and Career Credentials, Internet Safety, Instructional Technology, At Home Instructional Support, Planning for Life After High School. As well as to purchase materials and supplies that are needed at home to increase academic success. Parent and family engagement activities will be held during the 2021-2022, 2022-2023, and 2023-2024 school years. 

Total Cost: $32,999.78

2190 / {300-399} Guest Speakers $10,000.00

2190 / {400-499} Materials & Supplies - $3,000.00

2190 / {300-399} Printing $4,999.78

2190 / {300-399} Parent Communication Tool $15,000.00

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)

Cleaning & Maintenance Category

ARP ESSER III funds will be used to purchase one floor scrubber for each school (Tarrant Elementary School, Tarrant Intermediate School, & Tarrant High School). The district will also be paying for outside cleaning services to be purchased as need during the 2021-2022, 2022-2023, and 2023-2024 school years. 

Total Cost: $51,000.00

3200 / {500-599} Scrubbers $36,000.00

3200 / {300-399} Cleaning Services $15,000.00

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)

Nursing Category

ARP ESSER III funds will be used to renovate the nurses station at Tarrant Intermediate School, replace the carpet with non-carpet material in the nurses station at Tarrant High School, and installation of a camera in the sick room at Tarrant Elementary School. Prior to the COVID pandemic the nurses station at Tarrant Intermediate school was a small open office area with no water access, isolation room, or divided sick areas. The new nurses station will included access to a sink with hot water, a dedicated isolation room, multiple sick beds divided for privacy and proper storage areas per code. All renovations will be completed by July 2024. Funds will also be used to purchase additional PPE supplies for the 2021-2022, 2022-2023, and 2023-2024 school years.  

Total Cost: $306,000.00

7100 / {500-599} Renovation $286,000.00

2140 / {400-499} PPE Supplies $20,000.00

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)

Air Quality Category

ARP ESSER III funds will be used to upgrade HVAC units and control systems across the district and replace windows at Tarrant Intermediate School to improve the indoor air quality. The district will be replacing about 45 HVAC units. All HVAC units, control systems, and windows will be installed by July 2024. 

Total Cost: $1,091,000.00

3200 / {500-599} HVAC $865,000.00

3400 / {400-499} HVAC Control System $60,000.00

3200 / {500-599} Windows $166,000.00

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)

Transportation Category

ARP ESSER III funds will be used to purchase an activity bus to be used for field trips and athletic events due to additional social distancing related to COVID. The bus will be purchased prior to July 2024. The bus will have AC, heat, and cameras. The ownership of the buses would allow school level administrators to conduct bus safety training and refreshers as needed.

Total Cost: $180,000.00

4120 / {500-599} Buses $150,000.00

4170 / {300-399} Fuel $30,000.00

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)
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)


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.
NA


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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