In March 2021, the American Rescue Plan (ARP) was signed into law, funding the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) for school districts across America. As this is the third law providing funding in response to the pandemic, the ARP is also referred to as ARP ESSER III or ESSER III.

ESSER III Overview

The initial ESSER III allocation for Floresville ISD is $3,496,597. These funds must be used to address learning loss and other responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. In order to receive these funds, FISD must submit an application by July 27, 2021, and meet the following requirements:

1. Seek Stakeholder Input

2. Use 20% of the funds for

   1. Evidence-based learning activities, i.e., summer, before and after-school tutoring

   2. Activities to address academic and social-emotional needs

3. Create a Safe Return to In-person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan

4. Meet other allowable uses of funds, i.e., technology, school repairs, hygiene and maintaining continuity of school services

You can read more about the requirements of ESSER III funding on the Texas Education Agency’s website here.

Stakeholder Input

From May 17 - June 13, 2021, Floresville ISD sought feedback from its stakeholders to identify priorities for the use of ESSER III funds. Below is a compilation of that feedback. The percentages indicate the items identified as important or very important. The categories are listed from the highest to the lowest average percentage.

After consideration of feedback provided by staff and parents and the requirements of the application, the following priorities have been identified.

• Student Academic Support

• Teacher Supports

• Maintenance & Facility Health Improvement

• Technology

• Social and Emotional Support

• Attendance and Dropout Prevention

• Summary

2020-2023 ARP ESSER III Federal Grant Application

Public comment accepted at the FISD Special Board Meeting on June 28, 2021.

Floresville ISD ESSER III Use of Funds Plan

If you have questions or comments about Floresville ISD’s ESSER III plan, email info@fisd.us.