Mission, Thoughts About Children

For our Children…Dr. Carlee Simon… “We Have her Back”…

Posted on September 23, 2021October 10, 2021 by Janis Sexton

Carlee Simon, superintendent of Alachua County Public Schools, made national news when she pushed back against Gov. Ron DeSantis and Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran in a battle over mask mandates in schools.

Strong leaders deserve support. Today, we awarded the first Project SAFE grant to @AlachuaSchools to cover financial penalties imposed on them for using policies that keep students safe. I spoke with @DrCarleeSimon to let her know: we have her back. pic.twitter.com/CpkJKq2xER
— Secretary Miguel Cardona (@SecCardona) September 23, 2021

Thank you President Biden…Secretary Miguel Cardona…

FLORIDA….
@AlachuaSchools…Has been awarded an initial sum of $148,000…
Protecting our Children!!!

ACPS is the first school district in the nation to receive a grant from the federal government to make up for funding withheld over mask requirements in schools…

The district has been awarded an initial sum of $148,000 by the U.S. Education Department through its Project Safe grant program. The program reimburses school districts for funding withheld by a state government because of mask requirements and other COVID-related protocols…

Author: Janis Sexton

Retired elementary public school teacher; all thirty-eight years in Florida... Now spending my time advocating for our children and their right to a strong public school education...With an appreciation for the arts, and the magic in each day✨... View All Posts

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