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Possible deal could provide
thousands to schools from CARES Act funds

Justin Addison Editor/Publisher
Posted 7/14/20

Schools in Howard County are expected to receive tens of thousands of dollars from money given to Howard County as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. In May, the …

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Possible deal could provide
thousands to schools from CARES Act funds

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Schools in Howard County are expected to receive tens of thousands of dollars from money given to Howard County as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. In May, the county received $1,173,317 that can be used to pay for a variety of expenses associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, such as cleaning supplies and personal protective equipment (PPP).

The Howard County Commission is working toward a deal with school districts in Howard County to help pay for thermometers, Chromebooks, and other technology, which can be implemented if schools are forced to once again close and revert to remote learning.

As of Tuesday morning, only Glasgow schools had applied for funds. Each district must apply to the commission, which must then give a signature of approval to each application. Districts will be reimbursed once they purchase the equipment and provide receipts to the county.

The proposal is still in the works. “There’s nothing definite yet,” said Presiding Commissioner Jerimiah Johnmeyer. He said the commission is working through all the details on how the CARES Act funds may be distributed and that guidance provided by the state changes often.

Any unused money distributed to Howard County will have to be returned to the Federal Government. Counties that accepted CARES Act funds will also be subjected to audits. In Missouri, 106 local governments in 114 counties submitted complete certification forms and have had payments processed, totaling nearly $468 million.

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