Melissa McDaniel

This plan details how Smithville Public Schools will utilize ARP ESSER III funds to prepare for, prevent, and respond to the impact of COVID-19. Key strategies include implementing prevention and mitigation measures, addressing academic learning loss through a 20% set-aside for initiatives like summer enrichment and tutoring, and utilizing remaining funds for facilities, operations, and social-emotional support. The plan prioritizes ensuring interventions meet the academic, social, emotional, and mental health needs of all students, with a particular focus on those disproportionately impacted by the pandemic, including students from low-income families, students of color, English learners, children with disabilities, students experiencing homelessness, children in foster care, and migratory students.