ESSER III Grant Compliance Information
Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan (ARP Act)
Since fully opening in-person for the 2021-2022 school year, we continue to follow our COVID-19 Mitigation Plan. We review our mitigation plan with recommendations from the CDC and the county health department and review our plan every 6 months with our Board.
Our Mitigation Plan maintains the health and safety of students, educators, and other staff and visitors at our school. This plan helps ensure that our services continue and supports students' and staff's needs.
Local Plan for ESSER III Funds at Metro Arts
As a recipient of ESSER III Funds, Metro Arts plans to use the grant to hire one full-time position to increase learning opportunities for vulnerable populations of students. Metro will also contract with a counseling agency to provide mental health support services for students and faculty. These opportunities will address the academic impact of lost instructional time due to COVID-19 and will support the academic, social, emotional, and mental health needs of all students and staff, particularly our most vulnerable populations of students.
The position we will create is: High School Academic Tutor and Support Coach
Description:
Ability to tutor students in Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Freshman through Senior English and Social Sciences, Chemistry, Biology and Physical Science.
Work closely with classroom teachers to determine the most effective strategies to support student learning, design the appropriate instructional interventions for identified students in need, and share student progress over the course of the school year.
Maintain joint responsibility with classroom teachers to plan daily instructional intervention strategies that address skill gaps in student comprehension as determined by the lead teacher.
Consistently monitors ongoing performance of students.
Provides motivation and encouragement for students.
Maintains the confidentiality of school and student records.
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisors.
