BUDGET NARRATIVE

LEA: Byron-Bergen Central School District
	FOR TITLE: CRRSA Act – ESSER 2
	
BEDSCODE: 18070104000

** MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH EACH BUDGET IN THE CONSOLIDATED APPLICATION

If using Transferability, please indicate on the Budget Narrative and FS-10 the amount of funds to be included under transferability in the budget categories where funds will be used. Example: In the Title IIA budget under Code 15 – Transferability - Title I Reading Teacher – FTE.35 -
$15,000.

CODE/
BUDGET CATEGORY
	EXPLANATION OF EXPENDITURES IN THIS CATEGORY (as it relates to the program narrative for this title)
	
Code 15 Professional Salaries
	To enable the district to continue instruction during the pandemic for both remote and in person students it was essential to have enough teaching staff to reduce class size in the district’s Elementary School so that there was at least 6 feet of space between students to start the school year. With students being able to attend every day the district was able to maintain 90% of the Elementary Level student population in person. Staffing was also in place so that students could have a remote teacher assigned specifically to them so that attention would not be diverted from the regular classroom.

Additionally, student mental health needs were supported throughout the year with a focus on Social and Emotional Learning. A school psychologist teamed with the counselor and social worker to best support both students and families through the pandemic.
	
Code 16
Support Staff Salaries
	With the need for one to one technology for all students, the district needs to have technology support as needed so that students and teachers can continue with instruction without interruption or delay. Technology service personnel are essential in this educational environment.
	
Code 40 Purchased Services
	The district has advanced the air handling control systems so that clean air can be rotated through the classrooms at an appropriate rate. The control systems allow for the filtering, timing, volume, and temperature of the air entering our classrooms so that the learning environment is clean, safe, and healthy.
	
Code 45
Supplies and Materials
	The district purchased plastic barriers so that we could meet the NYS Health Department requirements for reopening during the 2020-21 school year. Specially designed barriers were essential to bringing back as many students as possible in a safe manner.

CODE/
BUDGET CATEGORY
	EXPLANATION OF EXPENDITURES IN THIS CATEGORY (as it relates to the program narrative for this title)
	
	Hand sanitizer and masks continue to be a hygiene requirement for a successful return to school for students and staff members. Like most schools, Byron-Bergen used a significant amount more hand sanitizer in accordance with CDC guidelines.
	
Code 46
Travel Expenses
		
Code 80 Employee Benefits
	FICA and Health Care costs attached to the salaries in Code 15 and Code 16
	
Code 90 Indirect Cost
		
Code 49 BOCES Services
		
Code 30
Minor Remodeling
		
Code 20 Equipment