HUUSD schools have remained open for in-person instruction for the 2021-2022 school year following the guidelines provided by the Vermont Agency of Education (AOE). Please see the Safe and Healthy Guidelines link to the right for more information.
The Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund is a federal formula grant managed by the Vermont Agency of Education (AOE). Non-recurring, emergency aid subgrants are being allocated by the AOE to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) by formula based on Title I, Part A allocations. The Harwood Unified Union School District is one of those LEAs. Funds are broken down into three parts: ESSER I, ESSER II, and ESSER III. These grants are considered one-time funds.
Title I, Part A is a Consolidated Federal Program with the purpose of providing all children a significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education, and to close educational achievement gaps. HUUSD receives Title I funding each year.
This U.S. Department of Education Fact Sheet further describes ESSER funds and the difference between each type.
A major component of how HUUSD will spend ESSER III funds will depend on the feedback received on plans built by the administrative team. Use the Quicklinks to the right for more information about the HUUSD ESSER III Plan.
All community stakeholders may submit feedback through the ARP ESSER III Feedback Form linked below:
HUUSD ARP ESSER III Feedback Form
Shannon Lessley, Director of Curriculum and Technology: [email protected]