(Weatherford, Tx) – Weatherford ISD is expected to receive close to $9 million over the next three years as part of the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund, to help offset losses due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

According to the Weatherford Democrat, in late April state leaders announced the release of $11.2 billion in new federal funding to help public schools address student learning loss and costs incurred. The first appropriation for Weatherford is expected to be about $5.9 million and the second $2.9 million.

WISD Superintendent Beau Rees says the district is gathering input from principals and staff members on some of the things they need.  School districts must spend the dollars first, then are reimbursed by the Texas Education Agency.