CRRSA and ARP Funding Plan

The President signed into law the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (CRRSA Act).  The act provides funding to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus.  A portion of the funds were allocated to Governors to assist educational agencies to address the impact that COVID-19 has had on schools and children. The Harrison Central School District received an allocation of $1,352,811 for this purpose.  Please note below the district plan for utilizing this funding:

CRRSA Allocation:  $1,352,811

Description of Work Performed

Harrison High School Classroom Air Conditioning

• Replace 8 unit ventilators (4 ceiling mounted, 4 floor mounted) with direct expansion coil

• Add one condensing unit on the roof to service new Unit ventilators

Estimated Cost - $276,000
Spent to Date: $13,118
Remaining to be spent: $262,882

Harrison High School Gymnasium Air Conditioning

• Add two rooftop units to the gymnasium, one for each side of the partitioned space

• Utilize rooftop ductwork for supply air.  Structural steel at the roof of the gymnasium prohibits the use of interior ductwork, unless it is acceptable to drop the ductwork below the level of the steel.

• Utilize the existing grille openings in the gymnasium to create high and low returns.  Duct these returns through the existing mechanical rooms on the roof level to the RTU’s on the roof.  

• Extend gas service to the roof of the gymnasium to provide heat through the rooftop units.

• Remove the existing H&V units and exhaust fans.

Estimated Cost - $784,699
Spent to Date:  $32,761
Remaining to be spent:  $751,938

Harrison Ave Elementary School Auditorium Air Conditioning

• Recommendation would be to remove existing H&V units

• Provide vertical split air handlers in place of the existing units.  Utilize existing OA and EA louvered openings.  

Estimated Cost - $292,112
Spent to Date:  $17,168
Remaining to be spent:  $274,944

The President signed into law the American Rescue Plan of 2021 (ARP).  This act makes available a third round of elementary and secondary emergency relief.  This funding was provided to address learning loss by planning summer learning, enrichment and/or after-school programs.  Plans should also respond to students’ academic, social and emotional needs.  Funds can also be used for improving air circulation systems in school buildings.  The Harrison Central School District received an allocation of $3,040,419. Please note below the district plan for utilizing this funding to support our students.

ARP Allocation: $3,040,419

Description of Work Performed

Summer Enrichment Classes

The summer enrichment program contains opportunities for students to explore topics of interest, to connect with each other, teachers, and with our schools. The courses fall in various categories. Some courses are focused on areas like the arts, wellness, robotics, etc. Other courses are more closely linked to the year ahead. These are courses like the college essay, science research, and other jumpstart courses linked to specific courses that are particularly challenging. (Student Teacher Ratio 1:14)

Estimated Cost - $582,330
Spent to Date: $166,586
Remaining to be spent: $415,744

Learning Loss Consultant & Evaluation of Program Effectiveness

Our work during the first year focused on three primary components. First, through Hanover Research we gained access to a collection of research around learning loss and the impact of the pandemic. The second component was an evaluation of the impact of student support on student learning. The third component was an evaluation design for the enrichment programs. 

Estimated Cost - $252,500
Spent to Date: $10,000
Remaining to be spent: $242,500

LMK Middle School 2nd Floor Air Conditioning 

• Ceiling mounted fan coil cooling units with remote roof mounted condensing units (DOAS units).

• Roof mounted ductwork provides ventilation / fresh air to each fan coil unit via distribution ductwork and refrigerant piping located above the classroom and corridor drop ceilings.

• Incidental work including equipment supports, roof framing reinforcement, penetration flashings, asbestos abatement, electrical power and individual classroom controls.

Estimated Cost - $1,498,860
Spent to Date: $54,654
Remaining to be spent: $1,444,206

Parsons Memorial School 

• Installation of ceiling mounted unit ventilators with heating and cooling capabilities with remote condensing units for classroom spaces to provide fresh air supply and exhaust return air.     

• Gymnasium cooling capabilities through installation of condensing units or retrofit of existing cooling areas near cafeteria

Estimated Cost - $706,729*
Spent to date: $0.00
Remaining to be spent: $706,729

*Additional capital monies may be necessary to supplement ARP funds to complete projected work at Parsons Memorial School

Description of Public Comment 

The District engaged in a series of forums with stakeholders to provide our public with the opportunity to offer input about the proposed plan for use of the federal funds. In May, 2021, forums were held with Harrison School District and Building Administrators, representatives of the Harrison Association of Teachers, building-level instructional specialists, the Harrison Parent-Teacher Council and Harrison High School student leaders. The proposal was presented and discussed in public at the June 2021 Board of Education meeting. Public comment was solicited in advance and during the meeting. The proposal was published on the district website for public review and comment.