Figure 1. Archived interactive page from UMTSD tool for allocating ESSER funding. Actionable Results
Engaging stakeholders has become more crucial than ever in this era of COVID-19. How districts spend their stimulus funds now will have implications for years to come, representing a pivotal period of change. Alongside the challenges brought on by the pandemic, we are also presented with an opportunity to fill preexisting gaps, invest in infrastructure, and address the issues systemati- cally rooted in our school districts. However, we cannot move forward in a true and beneficial way without the support of our communities. Online engagement tools continue to improve and offer easy, effective applications, and most important, action- able results for well-allocated stimulus money.
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Matthew Lentz is the chief financial officer/board secretary for the Upper Moreland Township School District in Pennsylvania. Email:
mlentz@umtsd.org
Chris Adams is president of Balancing Act, headquartered in Denver, Colorado. Email:
Chris@abalancingact.com
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