Like many public schools across the nation, South Barber USD255 in Kiowa, Kansas received ESSER funds. Their share is $345,000. This is the third round of Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (or ESSER III) funds from the federal government. Known as the American Rescue Plan, this third pandemic stimulus bill was signed into law and provides public school districts across the country $122 billion. The board discussed at length possible ways to spend those funds.

South Barber's Board of Education met for their December meeting Monday night with all members present. President Mark Po...