New Franklin to Use ESSER Funds to Purchase New School Buses

Last month, Governor Mike Parson approved the state’s new supplemental budget, which opened up the third round of ESSER funds (Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief). New Franklin Superintendent Brian Cordel…

The funds not being put in the budget will be used toward the purchase of new school buses. Cordel says this will be partially through a grant the board approved this month.

Cordel explains the inner workings of the grant.

The New Franklin School District buses being replaced are both at least 20 years old.