Union County school districts will receive nearly $420,000 in coronavirus relief aid.
State Representative Tracy Richardson announced this morning the State Controlling Board approved the release of $100 million in federal funding for Ohio schools.
“This aid will help cover unexpected costs as a result of the coronavirus pandemic,” Richardson said. “I’m grateful this much needed financial support for Ohio’s schools was approved.”
The funding will be distributed based on enrollment at each district.
Additional funding will be provided to support students with disabilities and economically disadvantaged students, as well as to fulfill transportation obligations.
Marysville Exempted Village Schools will receive $275,852.
Superintendent Diane Allen said the funding will help her district to reopen safely.
“This money will help ensure our schools have the appropriate equipment and supplies to open in a safe manner in accordance with the recommended guidelines,” she said.
Fairbanks Superintendent Adham Schirg, whose district will receive $58,804, said he anticipated receiving these funds.
“It has been used in planning our reopening for cleaning supplies, the sanitation process and for PPE,” Schirg said.
Although his district expected the funding, he said some has not yet been budgeted.
“We have not budgeted all of it because we know there will be some unexpected costs associated with the reopening and even more once we get into the buildings,” he said.
Schirg added that a portion of the money will be shared with private schools in the district.
North Union Local School District will receive $85,025. Superintendent Rich Baird was not immediately available to comment.
According to the Ohio Office of Budget and Management, the federal coronavirus relief aid can be used for a variety of needs, including protective equipment, cleaning and sanitation and remote learning.