Can Federal Stimulus Dollars Be Used for General Operations?

Here is proof that the Federal stimulus money can be used for general operations. The document below is from the National School Boards Association. The bold excerpt says,


"School districts receiving stabilization funds may use the funds for general support, as well as for any activities authorized under ESEA, IDEA, the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006, and for school modernization, renovation, and repair of public school facilities (including charter schools), which may include modernization, renovation, and repairs consistent with a recognized green building rating system. "
Administrators who say that the stabilization money can't be used for compensation can be directed to the NSBA site.

Here is a link. This document is called "AARA Preliminary Information for School Districts" and you can find it under "Resources."

http://www.nsba.org/MainMenu/Advocacy/FederalLaws/FederalFunding/Stimulus.aspx