Transportation: Attendance areas are due to your public school board(s) by April 1. A list of students needing transportation is due May 15. Learn more. EANS: If you missed the webinar about the upcoming statewide pool for the remaining dollars of the Emergency Assistance for Non-public Schools (EANS), watch the recording here. Applications for funding open April 15. Tax Day: Taxes are due [...]
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Current Events
A library of WCRIS weekly E-letters that keeps you updated on issues of concern to private schools
15 Results found for category: COVID 19
Another Statewide EANS Pool Coming Soon
March 07, 2024
The DPI and CESA 6 are opening applications for another statewide pool for the remaining dollars from the pandemic’s second-round of Emergency Assistance for Non-public Schools (ARP EANS). The application process begins on April 15 and will be similar to previous pool applications. But there are a few key restrictions, according to the DPI: Requests [...]
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COVID Testing Wind Down Webinar
April 20, 2023
The state’s school-based COVID-19 testing program is coming to an end, according to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS). The DHS and DPI are hosting a “program wind down webinar” for school administrators on April 25, 4-5 p.m. on what to expect. Register here.
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Pandemic Ending, Possible EANS Implications
March 30, 2023
The COVID-19 Public Health Emergency declaration will end May 11, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The official ending of the pandemic could have impacts on what is considered an “allowable use” for the Emergency Assistance for Nonpublic Schools (EANS) programs. Additionally, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) has released guidance indicating that [...]
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Free COVID Resources
December 01, 2022
Testing For free COVID testing services and supplies, enroll your school in the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) K-12 School Testing Program. Supplies from the program can be used to test students and staff. And starting Dec. 5, schools can also include family members of students and staff. Many private and charter schools already participate [...]
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Pandemic Tax Credit with No Strings Attached
November 10, 2022
Many employers, including private schools, have benefited from the pandemic-aid-funded Employee Retention Credit (ERC) through the IRS. WCRIS received a refund of over $70,000, and many of our schools have received tens of thousands more. Check with your accountant today to ensure that your school applies. The program does not end until March and then [...]
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All Those New Students
August 25, 2022
Enrollment in every WCRIS jurisdiction grew during the pandemic, except for enrollment in the 10-county Milwaukee Archdiocese. Parents got to see what their kids were (or weren’t) learning. That helped private schools grow. That’s why private school recruitment experts remind us that private schools’ beliefs and culture are our most important asset. Don’t be afraid to lean [...]
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Free COVID-19 Tests Still Available
August 25, 2022
Schools can order at-home COVID-19 tests for no cost from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. Orders are fulfilled on a first-come, first-served basis. Order tests here.
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CDC Releases Updated Guidance
June 08, 2022
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) released updated guidance for schools last month. Changes were made to include the latest COVID-19 safety measures and address general infection control. You can view the updated guidance here.
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Vaccine Incentive Programs: Guidance
September 13, 2021
November 30 UPDATE: After initial approval of the Vaccine Incentive Program (VIP), The U.S. Department of Education (USDE) is not refusing to cover them. WCRIS and the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) are appealing the Department’s decision. Schools reach out to CESA 6 at eans@cesa6.org if they are planning to do a VIP. The Department [...]
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