Elmbrook’s ~$950,000 Incentive to Put CDC Recommendations Before Parent Choice
Receipt of ESSR III funds tied to schools following CDC guidance.
Parents and community members have wondered why Elmbrook continues to push and follow CDC recommendations, despite the CDC’s loss of credibility for many Americans. As it turns out, follow the money.
As of January 6th, Elmbrook has received $945,960 in ESSR III (Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief) funds. ESSR III funds are tied to schools following CDC guidance.
Elmbrook's ESSR Funds - 1/18/22 Board Meeting, Agenda Item 5C
From the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) website: “LEAs (Local Educational Agencies) must submit an ESSER III plan to DPI describing the following:
How funds will be used to implement prevention and mitigation strategies that are, to the greatest extent practicable, consistent with the most recent CDC guidelines on reopening schools, in order to continuously and safely open and operate schools for in person learning”
It appears Superintendent Mark Hansen and his administration have prioritizing receiving “free” money with strings attached over parent and community concerns.