ESSER Funds

ESSER stands for Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief. These are funds that have been allocated to the schools from the federal government for financial assistance during COVID. The funds have been allocated in three phases. They are intended to assist schools with certain circumstances associated with the pandemic, such as personal protective equipment, staffing, safety in school buildings, keeping schools open, supporting academic growth, and social and emotional learning. ESSER I, ESSER II, and ESSER III grants are posted below for the public to review. 

As we look to allocate the final of the ESSER III funds, the School Board proposed and approved to improve the air quality in schools after soliciting community input for more than one year.  Middleton is considering several projects including storage solutions.  Of this final phase, 20% (GWRSD $1.2 million;  MSD $40k) must be allocated toward mitigating "learning loss" as a result of the pandemic.  ESSER III must be spent by September 30th, 2024 unless the district applies for a late liquidation waiver for an additional few months.

We have compiled a list of needs across the district and will provide that here as well as in a survey to parents.  We are soliciting community input on this list and any other items families would like to provide.  You may elect to complete the survey, email us directly, or call the school or SAU office.  We hope you will provide input as to your thoughts on how the funds should be spent.

Link to NHED ESSER III Allowable Activities

GWRSD/ MSD ESSER III Funds Survey: Click here to take the survey. 

Email: sau49@sau49.org [title the email: ESSER III]

Call: SAU Office (603) 569-1658 or your local school.

esser I grant application                      esser II grant application                     esser III grant application