Act 230 · $9,986.67

Act 230 funds supports the training of school personnel in providing education services to students requiring academic and/or social, emotional, and behavioral supports.

Agency of Human Services - Childcare Stabilization Grant · $18,056.29

Part of COVID-19 relief funding, the Childcare Stabilization Grant supports childcare centers and operators returning to in-person services.

American Rescue Plan - Elementary & Secondary School Emergency Relief (ARP ESSER) · $1,577,570.13

Part of COVID-19 relief funding, ESSER II funds supported costs associated with a safe return to in-person instruction and addressing learning loss as well as social emotional challenges exacerbated by the pandemic. Examples of FY23 costs include salaries and benefits for instructional and operations staff, HVAC upgrades, engineering services, professional development, outdoor learning programming, and software.

American Rescue Plan - Homeless Children & Youth · $8,309.97

Part of COVID-19 relief funding, ARP Homeless Children & Youth provides funds to support students without fixed housing. Examples of costs include transportation to and from school and a Homeless Student Support Counselor to liaise between the student, family, and school.

American Rescue Plan - Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (ARP IDEA) · $24,094.95

Part of COVID-19 relief funding, ARP IDEA funds assist schools and supervisory unions in providing special education and related services to eligible children with disabilities. Examples of costs include transportation for students to/from out-of-district placements and stipends for teachers to work 1:1 or in small groups with students during summer months to focus on intentional skill building in reading, math, and social emotional learning.

BEST Grant · $2,192.16

BEST funds support the training and professional learning of school personnel in creating equitable, rigorous learning environments for students with emotional and behavioral needs.

Center for an Agricultural Economy · $25,000.00

Local partner Center for an Agricultural Economy received the Kendall Foundation Food Vision Prize which enabled OSSU to purchase a tilt skillet for Wolcott Elementary School.

Efficiency Vermont · $27,000.00

Efficiency Vermont provided funds to update Craftsbury Elementary's HVAC system.

Efficiency Vermont · $30,000.00

Efficiency Vermont provided an incentive supporting the pellet boiler replacement project at Craftsbury Academy.

Early Periodic Screening Diagnostic Treatment (EPSDT) · $32,940.22

EPSDT funds are provided through the Vermont Department of Health for the purpose of supporting healthy children and early detection of ailments. Rather than a reimbursement based program, OSSU receives funds independent of expenses through a formula derived from the rate at which health and guidance staff perform Medicaid related services during the course of a school day. Examples of expenses in FY23 include tooth tutor services, nursing software, wellness supplies, and nurse substitutes.

Elementary & Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER II) · $217,170.23

Part of COVID-19 relief funding, ESSER II funds supported costs associated with a safe return to in-person instruction and addressing learning loss as well as social emotional challenges exacerbated by the pandemic. Examples of FY23 costs include duct cleaning, library books, flooring replacement, professional development, school engagement services, and software.

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act - Basic · $447,059.22

IDEA-B Basic supports special education instruction and services to eligible students with disabilities K-12.

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act - Pre-K · $11,561.00

IDEA-B Pre-K supports special education instruction and services to eligible students with disabilities at the pre-K level.

Invest EAP · $350.00

Invest EAP supported a self-compassion workshop for Craftsbury teachers.

Lamoille County Partnerships · $1,585.57

Provided funding for a consultant to develop sexual health education curriculum.

Local Standards Board Grant · $572.87

Provides stipends for teachers serving on local standards boards within schools.

McClure Foundation · $2,500.00

To revive the annual Community Partners Celebration at Hazen Union.

McKinney Vento · $18,687.77

Provides funds to support students without fixed housing. Examples of costs include transportation to and from school and a Homeless Student Support Counselor to liaise between the student, family, and school.

National School Lunch Program Federal Equipment Grant · $4,309.73

The NSLP Federal Equipment funded the purchase of a new milk cooler for Hardwick's Food Service Program.

National School Lunch Program State Equipment Grant · $3,500.00

The NSLP State Equipment funded the purchase of a new dishwasher for Hardwick's Food Service Program.

Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant · $58,086.38

The 21st Century Grant provided funding for the summer 2022 REACH! program.

Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) · $5,643.43

A multi-year grant, NBRC has supported the establishment of the Hazen Arts & Entrepreneurial Academy and provides stipends to community partners working with Hazen students.

Pandemic EBT Administrative Costs · $1,623.00

The Pandemic EBT program provides funds to households impacted by COVID-19 to boost food security. The Administrative Costs grant offsets costs affiliated with facilitating the program in conjunction with the Agency of Education's Child Nutrition Team and Department of Children & Families.

Project AWARE · $381,578.68

AWARE (Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education) establishes a partnership between OSSU and Lamoille County Mental Health to increase awareness of mental health issues among school-aged youth, provide training for school personnel and other adults interacting with school-aged youth to detect and respond to mental health issues, and connect school-aged youth with mental and/or behavior issues to needed services.

Rowland Foundation · $21,784.20

Hazen Union teacher Anja Pfeffer was selected as a Rowland Foundation Fellow in 2021 and these funds support her ongoing efforts with the Dare To Be Me program among other initiatives.

State of Vermont, Department of Public Service · $103,878.36

The High Poverty School HVAC Assistance Program funded a portion of the pellet boiler replacement project at Craftsbury Academy.

Title I · $539,318.94

Title I funds are intended to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education as well as close the achievement gap. Examples of expenses include homeless transportation, equity professional development opportunities, math and literacy interventionists, outdoor education/STEAM supplies, and after/out-of-school instruction support.

Title II · $101,003.17

Title II funds support increasing student achievement, improving the quality and effectiveness of teachers, principals and other school leaders; increasing the number of effective teachers and school leaders; and providing low-income and minority students greater access to those teachers and school leaders. Examples of costs include professional development opportunities and equity consultants.

Title IV · $46,012.22

Title IV is intended to provide all students with access to a well-rounded education, improve school conditions for student learning, and promote the effective use of technology in supporting academic achievement and digital literacy of all students. Examples of expenses include a portion of the nurse leader salary and benefits, online professional development training modules, and online learning platforms for students.

Vermont Arts Council · $6,000.00

The Vermont Arts Council supported artist residencies at Woodbury and Wolcott Elementary Schools.

Vermont Community Foundation · $2,250.00

Vermont Community Foundation's Green Mountain Fund supported Hardwick Elementary School's participation in the Girls on the Run program in spring 2023.

Vermont School Board Insurance Trust (VSBIT) · $10,000.00

VSBIT annually provides funds for school safety needs. This year, funds were directed to Wolcott Elementary to address items found during a safety audit which have been resolved. VSBIT also supported a member of the custodial staff who took courses in facility management and sanitation standards.

Vermont Student Assistance Corporation - GEAR UP · $3,546.00

VSAC GEAR UP is a program that works to increase high school graduation and postsecondary enrollment rates. Examples of FY23 costs include testing fees (SAT/AP), college visits, and job fairs.

Waterwheel Foundation · $10,000.00

Funds supported the purchase of new furniture for Wolcott Elementary's school library.

Total: $3,753,171.16