These funds, often referred to as “ESSER” funds (Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief) or “ARP” funds (American Rescue Plan), have been used to keep students and staff safe during the pandemic, and to help students catch up academically after a period of disrupted learning in 2020 and 2021. To keep the community informed about the district’s ongoing use of COVID-relief funds, regular reports will be shared on the district’s website throughout the lifetime of the funds. Funds also went toward Dayton Children’s Hospital, RTA bus passes for high school students participating in Summer Programs, professional development training, renovation of the Transportation Center, art supplies/instruments for various schools, and furniture for Kiser Elementary.