Whitnall School District
ESSER III
Stakeholder Input
February 1, 2022
Why We’re Reaching Out
The American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act, the third federal COVID-19 relief law, passed in March 2021, provides one-time funds for our district through the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) III grant program.
The grant application process includes several required steps that Whitnall School District must complete in order to receive the ESSER III funds.
We need your help as Whitnall School District families, students, staff, and community members to share your ideas and input on the programs and services that may benefit from these funds.
Our Planning Committee
Whitnall School District leaders have been drafting our plans for the ESSER III funds. This group consists of:
ESSER III funding information was shared at the following public Whitnall board of education meetings:
We are seeking feedback from the following stakeholder groups:
ESSER III Grant Basics
What is ESSER III money for?
Whitnall School District must use a minimum of 20% to implement evidence-based interventions to address learning loss.
In addition, Whitnall must ensure that interventions respond to students’ social, emotional, and academic needs and address the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on underrepresented student subgroups.
Disproportionately Impacted Student Groups
Underrepresented subgroups specifically mentioned in USDE guidance as likely to have been disproportionately affected by COVID-19:
Snapshot of Whitnall Needs
Who is being disproportionately affected by COVID-19 in our district:
What we are seeing:�
What else can these funds be used for?
ESSER funds may be used to prevent, prepare for, or respond to COVID-19. Examples include:
Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan
In addition to an ESSER III plan, Whitnall must also submit its Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan.
Proposed Priorities for Addressing Learning Gaps
Minimum of $319,500 (20%) of ESSER III to learning loss or identified achievement gaps:
What we propose to focus those funds on:
The remaining amount of funding will be used to address other needs:
What we propose to focus those funds on:
Proposed Priorities for Addressing Other Needs
Any remaining ESSER funds, including CARES and ESSER II funds, will be used by the September 30, 2024 deadline for operational expenses not covered by the Wisconsin state budget as funded and recommended by the Joint Finance Committee.
Where we go from here…
Next Steps
While not required, we encourage you to click the link below to share your input:
For more information…
Visit the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction’s website for ESSER III funds:
Thank you for sharing your insights and helping us have more impact with these funds!