Public Notification and Comments: Take This Survey (closes 8/14/2021)

All parents, district employees, students and community members are urged to complete a survey to help the district determine what to prioritize with the potential ESSER funds. School districts are limited as to how we can use our ESSER funds to address issues that have risen due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

We appreciate your survey input, but please note that parents, board members, students and community members may additionally vocalize their wishes in person.  

 When:  Thursday, July 22, 2021 @ 7 pm

Where:  Morton ISD Board Room

The American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act of 2021 dedicated funds to the the Elementary and Secondary School Education Relief (ESSER) grant. The intent of this grant is to provide education funding to address needs from the COVID-19 pandemic and support the safe reopening and operation of schools. 

Two plans are being developed. These plans are linked below as they become available and will be reviewed and revised (if necessary) every 6-months.

Morton ISD's Uses of Funds Plan - Proposed Draft (approved plan to be published within 30 days of NOGA approval)

Morton ISD's Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services (RIPICS) Plan -July 2021

Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan - Morton ISD, revised 1-22-2022

Spanish Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan - Morton ISD, revised 1-22-2022

Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan - Morton ISD, revised 9-16-22

Spanish Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan - Morton ISD, revised 9-16-22

TEA has released two-thirds of the total allocation to Texas School Districts. The remaining one-third will be made available upon the USDE's approval of the states spending plan.

• Initial Allocation (2/3): $925,772

• Remaining Allocation (1/3): $462,886

• RISD Total Allocation: $1,388,658

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