Select a School Translate District Home How can we help? Menu Relief Funds 2021 American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Memo from Superintendent Lesli Myers-Small Guiding Questions Vendor Interest Form Emergency Relief Funding State & Federal Guidance Stakeholder Forums Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act 2021 Home About Relief Funds 2021 American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 District Stimulus Funding Plan RCSD Draft Federal Relief Funding Plan Living Draft Plan for District Usage of ARP and CRRSA Stimulus Funding ARP Funding Priorities for the RCSD An Unprecedented Opportunity As part of the federal government’s American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act, school districts across the country will receive additional funding to support student need in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Rochester City School District will receive an allocation of almost $197 million to invest in our students’ education over the next three years. This is a once in a generation infusion of funds that gives us the opportunity to truly reimagine education in our district. As part of a process of comprehensive planning and stakeholder engagement, the RCSD will use of ARP funds to support the District's strategic priorities and recommendations made by the Independent Monitor in 5 key areas: Culturally Responsive and Informed The RCSD is an actively anti-racist organization focused on providing students with affirming learning experiences where diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the center of decision-making. High-Quality Learning Experiences Every student has access to and engages with grade-level content and high-quality instructional materials daily. Diverse Programming Each school offers dynamic, innovative, and engaging programs and pathways where all students can find their voice and cultivate their respective passion. Expanded Learning The RCSD provides robust expanded learning opportunities for all students that challenge them to engage in real-world application of their learning. High-Quality Staff The RCSD ensures that staff members have the desire, belief, knowledge, and skills to provide high-quality learning experiences to students every day. Listening to Community Needs Planning to use these funds has commenced in collaboration with District students, staff, families, and community members. To gather feedback and input, the RCSD created multiple opportunities for all stakeholders to engage with District staff and share their ideas and needs. Careful consideration of community priorities are being taken into account as the District creates a plan to move forward. As a result of these engagement efforts, the District received hundreds of suggestions from students, families, staff, and community members on prioritizing the use of ARP funding. In analyzing the feedback offered by District stakeholders, it was exciting to find that community priorities mirror the priorities of the District. Resources American Rescue Plan Forum Presentation May 26 Public Forum Speakers List RCSD 2020-23 Strategic Plan Through-Lines of Stakeholder Feedback Address CO Hours: M-F, 8am to 5pm 131 W. Broad Street, Rochester , NY 14614 Phone 585-262-8100 Schools and Programs | Employment Opportunities | Volunteer | Site Map The Rochester City School District does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, age, marital status, partnership status, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, gender (sex), military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status or political affiliation, and additionally does not discriminate against students on the basis of weight, gender identity, gender expression, and religious practices or any other basis prohibited by New York State and/or federal non-discrimination laws in employment or its programs and activities. The District provides equal access to community and youth organizations. NYS CR Part #154 requires the District to provide communications to ELL families in the home language that they best understand. In order to request interpretation or translation services, employees may visit www.rcsdk12.org/translationservices. For emergencies or immediate communication needs, please use the Language Line at 1-866-874-3972. School secretaries in each school or program can provide the access code for this service. Questions or Feedback? Terms of Use Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated) Copyright © 2002-2021 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved.