The Punxsutawney School Board discussed some options for the COVID-19 relief funding at Wednesday’s meeting.
The ARP Esser (American Recovery Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief ) III spending plan totals nearly $9 million with 20 percent of those funds to be spent on learning loss programs – about $1.7 million. This leaves the district with a little over $7 million for other projects that meet grant requirements. The board discussed several capital improvement options including installing air conditioning in both school buildings, replacing the high school roof, and building new classroom space at PAES.
Superintendent Dr. Thomas Lesniewski noted that the purpose of Wednesday’s meeting was to look for a direction for the funds and that no decisions were expected yet.
The board continues to work with contracting group HHSDR on what can be done regarding capital improvement projects and administration regarding identifying learning loss and addressed the needs of vulnerable groups.
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