LCC School will offer free lunch service this summer
LAUREL — LCC School will be offering a daily summer lunch service at both school campuses - Laurel and Coleridge. The summer lunch program will begin on June 7 and will continue through July 30. Meals will be available Monday through Thursday (noon to 1 p.m.) to anyone ages 1 through 18, at no cost. Adults accompanying children may purchase a meal for a cost yet to be determined. No delivery service or take-out options are available. Staffing will be provided by current staff, along with some substitute coverage.
Federal ESSER (Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund) Funds: LCC School has received federal funding, on a reimbursement basis. Federal guidelines define allowable uses with requirements to either respond to impacts of the pandemic or to mitigate/minimize future impacts.
ESSER I - LCC School’s allocation was targeted for reimbursement of costs related to equipment, materials and supplies for cleaning and disinfecting schools, buses and more, as well as for compensation for hourly staff efforts to clean and prepare for remote learning. Reimbursement has been received.
ESSER II - LCC School’s allocation will be available for reimbursement beginning in May with expenditures allowed through September 2023. The LCC application seeks reimbursement for a network upgrade at the Laurel campus.
Coleridge campus was upgraded two years ago. Upgrades include replacement of existing district paper towel dispensers with forced-air hand dryers and staff compensation for mental health services.
LCC’s request to NDE for reimbursement from this allocation for the purchase of the new school bus to add a fifth route, disperse students/social distancing, and reduce time spent on transportation as well as the bus driver’s compensation and benefits has been approved.
ESSER III - Allocations have not been released, however, rough estimates would indicate that local funds will be in the area of $450,000, with fund obligation available until September 2024.
Initial investment may include dedication towards some expenses for renovation as part of the pending facility improvements (HVAC systems, locker rooms).
“I would like to prioritize the use of a portion of these funds to move forward with development of an afterschool program addressing both learning support and enrichment opportunities for students,’’ Christiansen said. “Funds would be used for some minor facility modifications, likely at the Presbyterian Church on a temporary basis, for program director and staff compensation, materials and supplies.”
Summer learning opportunities at CAMP LCC include the Elementary and Middle School hosting summer school at Laurel throughout June and one week in August. Students can attend by invitation only. This will be open to those that need additional support in math or reading and/or did not reach the proficiency benchmark on their AimsWeb assessment. In addition to summer school, LCC will be embedding a field trip day each week to provide students hands-on learning.
The Special Education department will be working with students to create intensive tutoring sessions. The goal is to provide quality and explicit instruction to help students close up gaps before the incoming school year.
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