Updated 2/1/22: Watch a recording of the virtual hearing here.

ST. PAUL, Minn.—Congresswoman Betty McCollum is hosting three virtual field hearings to hear testimony from leaders of Fourth Congressional District cities, counties and school districts on each entity’s use of federal pandemic relief funds from the American Rescue Plan (ARP). Saint Paul Public Schools Superintendent Joe Gothard and Board of Education Chair Jim Vue will provide testimony about how the district is planning to spend its $206.9 million allotment of ARP funds on Thursday, January 27, starting at 10:30 a.m.

What: Virtual Field Hearing: American Rescue Plan Update, MN-04 School Districts

Who: Saint Paul Public Schools Superintendent Joe Gothard; Board of Education Chair Jim Vue; and representatives from ISD 622 (North Saint Paul, Maplewood, Oakdale), 623 (Roseville) and 834 (Stillwater) at the invitation of U.S. Congresswoman Betty McCollum

When: Thursday, January 27, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Where: Virtual webinar. Register to attend here.

This hearing is open and available to members of the public and press. Pre-registration is required. Learn more about the American Rescue Plan here and about Saint Paul Public Schools’ ARP spending plan at spps.org/ARP.

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