Continuity of Services Plan
Duncanville ISD has developed a "Safe Return to In-Person Instruction & Continuity of Services Plan," which outlines the district's plan for reopening schools for the 2022-2023 school year in accordance with state and federal guidelines. Click here to view the plan in English y aquí para ver el Plan en español.
The Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund is authorized by Congress to address the needs caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Texas Education Agency will administer the funding to Duncanville ISD in three phases, totaling approximately $25 million. The district intends to use the funds to pay for learning acceleration, safety and health, infrastructure improvements and teacher recruitment and retention. To view the ESSER III Funding Plan in English click here y aquí para ver el Plan de Financiación de ESSER II en español.
Note - Due to the changing guidelines in relation to COVID-19, elements of the continuity plan may be altered to meet the current needs of students, parents/guardians and staff. The most current information regarding safety guidelines and processes will be in the "Health and Safety" section of the district's Back to School webpage.
Opportunities for Public Input Information
Opportunities for Public Input and Planning for ESSER spending and the Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Service Plan:
Duncanville ISD invited feedback from stakeholders on the district’s plan for funds available to the district from the American Rescue Plan. Input was sought on this plan from all stakeholders including: students, parents (families), school and district administrators, special education administrators, teachers, principals, staff, business members, church officials, and community members. Stakeholders representing the interests of children with disabilities, English Language Learners, children experiencing homelessness, children in foster care, migrant students, and other underserved students were included in the planning.
Tuesday, May 4, 2021: Initial Meeting at 9:00 AM in the Duncanville ISD Education Plaza, 710 S. Cedar Ridge Drive, Duncanville, TX 75137
May 13, 2021 - June 8, 2021: Parent & Staff Survey available
Monday, May 17, 2021: School Board Meeting: ESSER Funding Discussion, 6:30 PM in the Duncanville ISD Education Plaza, 710 S. Cedar Ridge Drive, Duncanville, TX 75137
Monday, July 19, 2021: School Board Meeting: Public Hearing on Initial ESSER III Funding Plan, 6:30 PM in the Duncanville ISD Education Plaza, 710 S. Cedar Ridge Drive, Duncanville, TX 75137
Monday, September 27, 2021: Student Health Advisory Committee Meeting 4:30 PM in the Duncanville ISD Education Plaza, 710 S. Cedar Ridge Drive, Duncanville, TX 75137
Monday, December 6, 2021: District Educational Improvement Committee: ESSER Funding Discussion, 4:30 PM in the Duncanville ISD Education Plaza, 710 S. Cedar Ridge Drive, Duncanville, TX 75137
Monday, January 10, 2022: School Board Meeting: ESSER Update, 6:30 PM in the Duncanville ISD Education Plaza, 710 S. Cedar Ridge Drive, Duncanville, TX 75137
Monday, January 24, 2022: Student Health Advisory Committee Meeting 4:30 PM in the Duncanville ISD Education Plaza, 710 S. Cedar Ridge Drive, Duncanville, TX 75137
Monday, March 29, 2022: Administration 9:00 AM in the Duncanville ISD Education Plaza, 710 S. Cedar Ridge Drive, Duncanville, TX 75137
Monday, April 4, 2022: Student Health Advisory Committee Meeting 4:30 PM in the Duncanville ISD Education Plaza, 710 S. Cedar Ridge Drive, Duncanville, TX 75137 Tuesday, August 23, 2022: Instructional and Student Success Task Force 5:00 PM in the Duncanville ISD Teaching and Learning Center, 9240 County View Road, Duncanville, TX 75249 – Click here to access the meeting agenda. Click here to access a list of members serving on the Instructional and Student Success Task Force.
The ESSER III Spending Plan and the Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan will be on the agenda at each monthly School Board meeting for discussion and update purposes
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the purpose of the ARP ESSER III funds?
- How much funding is available to Texas LEAs?
- How will LEAs know their grant amounts?
- What is the funding period for ARP ESSER III grants?
- What are the federal requirements around the LEA ESSER III Use of Funds Plan?
- Are the ESSER III funds required to be used for specific purposes?
- Are there recommended uses of ESSER III funds that will assist LEAs in addressing the impact of the COVID pandemic and disruptions leading to learning loss?
- What are some of the allowable uses of the ARP ESSER III funds?
- Will the state provide replacement funds for ESSER after 2023?