The Ellis County Press: County schools to receive $12,033,700 stimulus funds

County schools to receive $12,033,700 stimulus funds
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Editor on 02/05/2009 11:24:00


The Ellis County Press
Austin - Ellis county school districts could have an additional $12,033,700 over
a two-year period to spend as part of an economic stimulus package which is
scheduled to go to the house floor for debate.
The funding is part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan, which is
aimed at increasing better opportunities for students in the classroom and jobs
to help move the nation's economy forward.
A breakdown on what the independent school districts will receive in the county
are as follows:
Avalon I.S.D
$118,100
Ennis I.S.D
$3,156,400
Ferris I.S.D.
$913,500
Italy I.S.D.
$275,700
Maypearl I.S.D
$301,600
Midlothian I.S.D.
$1,481,900
Milford I.S.D.
$153,100
Palmer I.S.D.
$487,300
Red Oak I.S.D.
$1,635,400
Waxahachie I.S.D.
$3,510,700