August 16, 

Dear Canton Families and Staff,

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused an undeniably difficult situation for many in our CPS community and in our nation over the past 15 months. We are now on the path to where all our students will be returning to in-person instruction for the 2021-2022 school year. While their return is clear evidence of progress, we know that many of our students will require a significant amount of attention to address missed learning opportunities, social-emotional needs, and safety as they re-engage in the traditional school setting.

Canton Public Schools administration will be applying for a large amount of federal funding that is being made available through the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) program. This funding will last for three years, and it is intended to help safely reopen and sustain the safe operation of schools and to address the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on students. ESSER funding must be used to meet needs that have resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Your voice is extremely valued in the process. We would like to ask you to complete a short survey as District stakeholders. Your responses will help us to finalize the major areas of need for which we will use “ESSER III” funding in Canton. The survey begins today, Monday, August 16, and responses will be collected through Monday, August 23, 2021 at 5 p.m. We thank you for your feedback and support!

ESSER III Community Survey 

We appreciate your continued support.

Sincerely,

Derek Folan

Interim Superintendent