Grant Application Notice
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the United State Department of Education (USDE) released three grants for school districts to apply for through the Texas Education Agency (TEA) known as CARES ESSER I; CRRSA ESSER II; and ARP ESSER III. New Braunfels ISD applied for the CARES ESSER I; ARP ESSER III and the CRRSA ESSER II grant.
ESSER III
In an effort to engage all community stakeholders in meaningful consultation regarding the allocation of ESSER III funds, the District initiated multiple opportunities for feedback. Such feedback was solicited and received from various organization and groups, including but not limited to, parents, students, community members, administrators, teachers, school staff, school leaders and civil rights organizations. Additionally, stakeholders representing the interests of children with disabilities, English language learners, children in foster care, migrant students, and other underserved students were surveyed. Planning meetings, including those of the DEIC, district and campus administrators, and the June 21 Board Meeting, were conduits to solicit feedback and public comment. Additionally, a districtwide survey was distributed, as well as one to the principals. Results from such meetings and surveys are documented and summarized below:
Initial District Department Meeting – April 21, 2021
ESSER Planning Meeting Sign-In
ESSER Planning Meeting Notes
Stakeholder Planning Meeting – May 10, 2021
Stakeholder Planning Meeting Sign-In
Stakeholder Planning Meeting Agenda
Stakeholder Planning Meeting Minutes
DEIC Meeting – May 17, 2021
DEIC Meeting Sign-In
DEIC Meeting Agenda
DEIC Meeting Minutes
DEIC Meeting ESSER Ideas
DEIC Meeting Brainstorming Results
DEIC CNA 21-22
Campus Administrator Feedback – May 18, 2021
ESSER Ideas - Elementary
ESSER Ideas - Middle School
ESSER Ideas - High School/School of Choice/Ninth Grade Center
Survey to Stakeholders – June 1 through June 8, 2021
A survey through a “Thought Exchange” was sent to all stakeholders in the NBISD community. Recipients were asked their thoughts on programs, resources and systems they saw as needs within New Braunfels ISD to be funded with ESSER III funds to improve learning and facilities in the district. The initial ideas were received from previous meetings and input received.
Survey Participants
Survey Results
ESSER III board presentation from June 21 to solicit public comment:
210621 - ESSER Presentation for Public Hearing
The District will continue to gather feedback from all stakeholders. Please email Tera Thompson, Director of Federal Programs, with questions to share suggestions or comments. Additionally, the District will continue to use DEIC meetings to consult with stakeholders, at a minimum of each 6 months, to evaluate effectiveness and to review the Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan. The next meeting to review the Plan is scheduled for November.
ESSER III board presentation from January 10th to solicit public comment:
The District will continue to gather feedback from all stakeholders. Please email Tera Thompson, Director of Federal Programs, with questions to share suggestions or comments.
ESSER II
Board presentation from August 9 to solicit public comment:
ESSER II Presentation for Public Hearing
The District will continue to gather feedback from all stakeholders. Please email Tera Thompson, Director of Federal Programs, with questions to share suggestions or comments. Additionally, the District will continue to use DEIC meetings to consult with stakeholders, at a minimum of each 6 months, to evaluate effectiveness and to review the Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan. The next meeting to review the Plan is scheduled for November.