Williamson County Schools

This public plan outlines Williamson County Schools' strategy for utilizing federal COVID-19 assistance funds (ESSER) to accelerate student achievement. The plan focuses on strategic investments across four key areas: Studies (academics), Student Preparation, Educators, and Fundamentals. Key initiatives include enhancing tutoring programs, early literacy, mental health support, and investing in technological infrastructure. The overall objective is to ensure that research-based investments are made to support student development and prosperity, aligning with the 'Best For All' departmental strategy.

This document presents Williamson County Schools' (WCS) proposal for utilizing approximately $5 million in Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) 3.0 funds. The plan outlines four primary spending categories: academics, student readiness for learning, educator workforce, and foundational infrastructure. A minimum of 20% of the funds must address learning loss, which WCS has identified in areas such as content gaps, increased intervention needs in reading and math, and a rise in mental health referrals. Key priorities include adding interventionists, mental health professionals, and providing stipends for digital learning leaders. The purpose is to gather stakeholder input on these proposed uses to address the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on students and school operations.

This document is an annual accountability report, mandated by the Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement (TISA) funding formula, for Williamson County Schools. The report outlines strategic goals focused on student achievement, including increasing 3rd grade ELA proficiency to 72% by 2024, achieving 35% of Grade 9-12 students meeting or exceeding expectations in Algebra I by 2024, and increasing the Ready Graduate score by 2% through 2025. It also details the district's budget allocation to achieve these goals and outlines plans for public review and comment.

This document serves as an addendum to the ESSER 3.0 Public Plan, outlining the strategic allocation of remaining Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) 3.0 funds. The plan focuses on accelerating academic performance through interventionists in reading and mathematics, supporting student readiness by addressing mental health needs, and strengthening foundational elements like grant oversight and technology integration. It emphasizes continuous monitoring, auditing, and robust family and community engagement. The plan details how 88% of ESSER 3.0 funds are dedicated to direct services for students, aligning with the district's needs assessment and commitment to transparency and stakeholder involvement.

This document, serving as an addendum to the ESSER 3.0 Public Plan, details Williamson County Schools' updated allocation of remaining federal relief funds. The strategic focus includes academic acceleration through interventionists, supporting student readiness with mental health professionals, and strengthening foundational structures by covering indirect costs for grant management. The plan emphasizes continuous monitoring, transparent reporting to the community, and robust family and community engagement in the revision process to ensure effective utilization of funds, particularly in addressing learning loss and meeting federal compliance requirements.