Davis County Community School District has received ESSER funding for our schools. ESSER stands for Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund from the federal government. 

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The first round of ESSER funding was used for the unexpected and immediate needs for COVID-19 response in our schools between March of 2020 - Fall of 2020. The funding was categorized into areas of:  instruction, technology, maintenance and food service. 

esser 1

GEER stands for Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Fund.  This money was established under the Federal CARES Act and was to be targeted towards districts’ technology needs in responding to COVID-19 for needs from 2020-2021 school year.

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ESSER II funds were allocated during the 2021-2022 school year to continue responding to district needs with COVID-19.  Categories include:  Instruction, Technology, Maintenance/Infrastructure and Food Service.

esser II

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ESSER III funds are to continue to support the district’s needs in responding to COVID-19.  These funds are to be expended after ESSER II funds are depleted and can be used through June 30, 2024.  Targeted areas include:  Instruction and  Maintenance/Infrastructure.  Districts are required to spend a minimum of 20% of the allocated funds specifically on efforts to address learning loss.

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This slide provides an overview of total spending for the combined ESSER grants. 

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