Stamford Public Schools: SPS To Host ESSER Listening Sessions For Staff And Community Members

Press release from Stamford Public Schools:

May 13, 2021 - 5:47pm

Stamford Public Schools (SPS) Superintendent Dr. Tamu Lucero announced that there will be two Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds Listening Sessions on Monday, May 17, 2021. These remote sessions, one for SPS staff and one for SPS community members, will provide participants an opportunity to gain a better understanding of the rules and requirements for the use of ESSER grant money.   Director of Finance Ryan Fealey will summarize the evolution of the grants—how the money has been used in the past, and how the newly earmarked funds can be used going forward. Additionally, there will be an opportunity for participants to ask questions or share ideas for utilizing the funds. “We are pleased to offer this opportunity to help our staff and community members gain a better understanding of the ESSER funds in general,” said Lucero. “Additionally, we look forward to hearing where they think the district would gain the most benefit from the grant.”   The sessions are as follows: SPS Staff ESSER Listening Session Monday, May 17, 2021, 3:45 PM Join via Zoom Webinar, Webinar ID: 871 3632 7752   SPS Community Members ESSER Listening Session Monday, May 17, 2021, 6:30 PM Join via Zoom Webinar, Webinar ID: 896 4092 9444

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