ESSER II

  • The Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriation (CRRSA) Act was signed into law by President Trump on December 27, 2020. Additional funds were provided to school districts to address learning loss, the safe reopening of schools, testing/repairing/upgrading projects to improve air quality in schools, and other activities allowable by law. Spending categories allowed were the same as ESSER I, however, non-public school allocations were not required.

    Total Allocation - $4,701,170

    Grant Award Period – January 5, 2021 – September 30, 2022 

    Use of Funds Category

    Use of Funds Description

    		 Amount
    Distance Learning/Instruction Chromebooks, laptops, teacher and student devices, Wifi access, virtual elementary school administration $2,797,554
    Supplemental Learning Summer school for elementary, middle, and high school $1,000,000
    Continuity of Core Staffing and Services Salaries - pandemic supplement for employees that did not qualify under state guidelines for specific criteria $258,616
    Mental health Nurse additional pay related to contact tracing $30,000
    Facilities & Equipment PPE, cleaning equipment, and services $500,000
    School Meals Food service equipment $115,000


    An additional allocation of funds was provided under ESSER II to encourage retention and recruitment. This allowed all qualified full and part-time employees to receive a $1,000 supplement.  49% of retirees received $490 based on state funding in eligible positions. Hourly employees received $500 based on work schedule thresholds 190 hours using local funds. These payments were distributed on April 16, 2021.

    Additional information can be found https://www.georgiainsights.com/cares-act.html

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