GARY - The Gary Community School Corporation (GCSC) revealed on Thursday how it plans to spend $71 million of federal funding at the Distressed Unit Appeal Board (DUAB) meeting.
The plan is academics-centered and focuses on instruction, technology, facilities, equipment, and personnel. The school corporation kept certain goals in mind in developing its strategy for using the federal funds. The goals are to continue improving academics and continue building a sustainable district.
This summer, all GCSC students are invited to participate in STEM Summer Camp. Starting June 7, students will be able to learn robotics, coding, and core subjects from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Students who will be entering grades K-12 can participate, and breakfast, lunch, and transportation will all be provided.
The infusion of funding comes as the school corporation has been making strides with its finances and its facilities. The district recently announced that its annual deficit, which hit $22 million in August 2017, is now under $2 million.
