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Linden 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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First, Linden City Schools will use these funds to help prevent or at the very least slow the spread of Covid within the District. Safety equipment will be purchased to help in the efforts to socially distancing and monitor the health of students, as well as faculty and staff. Also, additional construction will take place to help with preventative measures when students have symptoms of covid or other infectious diseases. 
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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All resources purchased will be research based materials or technology. Additional staff will be hired to help address the learning gap that has widen since the beginning of this pandemic. These addition resources and personnel will address the needs of all students. Evaluation protocols will be established to ensure the needs of all students are being meet. 
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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Linden City Schools does not discriminate against any person for any reason. All resources purchased will be research based materials or technology. Additional staff will be hired to help address the learning gap that has widen since the beginning of covid. These addition resources and personnel will address the needs of all students regardless of gender, race, color, national origin, disability, and age . Evaluation protocols will be established to ensure the needs of all students are being meet.
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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Audits will be done annually by and independent firm to ensure funds are being used appropriately. 
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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Surveys will be done periodically to ask for suggestions or comments from stakeholders. Student assessment reports will be gathered, disseminated and results made available to parents to address learning growth and/or needs.  
Provide the URL for the LEA Return-to-Instruction Plan.
*www.lindencity.org

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

2022-2023 and 2023-2024 Summer School Programs

ARP ESSER funds will be used to host a Summer Enrichment Camps during the summer of 2023 and 2024. The camps will run for 70 hours. The camps will be located at Linden Elementary School, George P. Austin Junior High School, and Linden High School.  Subjects to be covered are 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. I-Ready research based resources will also be purchased.  (See attached job description). Total cost: $228,533.00. Funds will be spent by September 30, 2024.

40 total employees will receive stipends for extra summer school duties (20 teachers, 2 counselors, 3 secretaries, 1 Access facilitator, 3 janitors, 2 bus drivers, 3 nurses, 1 mental health coordinator, 6 CNP Staff)  The mental health coordinator will assist students, faculty, and staff with mental health services and emotional and social support.

FTE - 0.00

9130 - [010-199] (Salaries) $167,000.00 | 9130 - [200-299] (Benefits) $33,835.00
9130 - [400-499] (Materials and Supplies) $10,000.00
4188 - [010-199] (Bus Driver Salaries) $6,400.00 | 4188 - [200-299] (Bus Driver Benefits) $1,298.00
4188 - [300-399] (Mileage for Buses) $10,000.00

 

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)
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)

2022-2023 and 2023-2024 After-School Remediation Programs

ARP ESSER funds will be used to host after-school remediation programs during 2023 and 2024 school years. The after-school remediation programs will run for sixty days. The after-school programs will be located at Linden Elementary School and George P. Austin Junior High School.  Subjects to be covered are 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. I-Ready research based resources will also be purchased.  (See attached job description). Total cost: $40,066.00. Funds will be spent by September 30, 2024.

14 total teachers will receive stipends for extra after-school teaching duties

FTE - 0.00

9130 - [010-199] (Salaries) $25,000.00 and 9130 - [200-299] (Benefits) $5,066.00
9130 - [400-499] (Materials and Supplies) $10,000.00

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)
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).

Research Based Intervention Software Programs and Additional Resource Materials and Supplies for 2022-2023 and 2023-2024

ARP ESSER funds will be used to purchase research based intervention resources and software programs during 2023 and 2024 school years.  Subjects to be covered are 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. The additional resource materials and software Edgenuity, Curriculum Associates (iReady), Renaissance Learning, Accelerated Reading Star Assessments, Dibels, and Amplify.  Total cost: $310,649.00. Funds will be spent by September 30, 2024.

 

1100 - [400-499] (Materials and Supplies) $155,324.10

1100 - [400-499] (Software) $155,325.10


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 funds will be used to employ 1 intervention teacher (1.0 FTE), 2 intervention specialists (2.00 FTE), 1 technology coordinator (.50 FTE), 1 janitor (1.00 FTE), 1 maintenance worker (1.00 FTE), 1 school nurse (1.00 FTE), and 1 mental health coordinator (.34 FTE) for the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 school years to assist with closing the achievement gap of students within the district. The following list identifies the number of teachers and additional personnel . (See job description in Related Documents section.) ARP ESSER funds will be spent by September 30, 2024.

Total cost: $845,615.00 

1100 - [010-199] (Salaries) $313,000.00 | 1100 - [200-299] (Benefits) $121,208.00  LES - 1 Intervention Specialist (1.00 FTE), GPA - 1 Intervention Specialist (1.00 FTE), LHS - 1 Intervention Teacher (1.00 FTE) (intervention staff will assist with closing the achievement gaps of students with learning loss during school closures due to COVID.)

2190 - [010-199] (Salaries) $80,843.00 | 2190 - [200-299] (Benefits) $25,979.00      1 Technology Coordinator (0.50 FTE) system-wide (technology coordinator will provide technical support to students, faculty, and staff during school closures due to COVID outbreaks-virtual learning, computer software and hardware.)

3200 - [010-199] (Salaries) $128,942.00 | 3200 - [200-299] (Benefits) $64,523.00    1 Janitor at LES (1.00 FTE) (janitor will sanitize and clean the building to mitigate the spread of COVID) and 1 Maintenance Worker system-wide (1.00 FTE) (maintenance worker will install and repair equipment such as touchless water fountains, partitions, desk shields, etc. used to mitigate the spread of COVID.)

2140 - [010-199] (Salaries) $42,656.00 | 2140 - [200-299] (Benefits) $27,843.00      1 LPN School Nurse at GPA (1.00 FTE) (nurse will provide medical attention or care to the students, faulty, and staff who appear to have COVID symptoms or have COVID.

2150 - [010-199] (Salaries) $28,349.00 | 2150 - [200-299] (Benefits) $12,272.00      1 Mental Health Coordinator (0.34 FTE) system-wide  (mental health coordinator will provide mental health services, emotional, and social support to students, faculty, and staff due to the COVID pandemic.

 

 

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 funds will also purchase district website to better inform and communicate to stakeholders about the school district, events at the school district, and about the district's measures to mitigate the spread of COVID. (all subscriptions will expire prior to September 30, 2024)

District Website 2022-2023 and 2023-2024  Total Cost $12,000.00

2190 - [300-399] (Software License) $12,000.00

 

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 funds will be used to update HVAC systems throughout District and add (construct) isolation rooms at Linden Elementary School, George P. Austin Junior High School and Linden High School.  These isolation rooms will serve as a temporary space to care for students/teachers who appear to have COVID symptoms or provide care for infected students/teachers until they can leave campus safely.  These rooms will help mitigate the spread of COVID.  The HVAC updates will be completed at Linden Elementary School, George P. Austin Junior High School, and Linden High School.  The estimated cost for the HVAC updates is $100,000.  All services will be completed by September 30, 2024. 

Total Cost: 1,371,292.80

7200 - [500-599] (Capitalized Units) $1,371,292.80

 

 

 

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
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 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. The materials and assessments include Edgenuity, Curriculum Associates (iReady), Renaissance Learning, Accelerated Reading Star Assessments, Dibels, and Amplify.  All services will be purchased by the end of the 2023-2024 school year.

Total Cost: $88,085.00

2130 - [400-499] (Assessment Supplies & Materials) $44,042.00

1100 - [400-499] (Materials & Supplies) $44,043.00

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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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.
Superintendent and CSFO will oversee the administration of the grant program. No additional salary included.


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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