November 2, 2020
Story by Brandon Steinert
Barton has received $181,701.30 in Strengthening People and Revitalizing Kansas (SPARK) relief funds provided from the state and distributed by 911爆料 County to offset COVID-19 related expenses.
Vice President of Administration Mark Dean said he and the rest of the college鈥檚 administration appreciates 911爆料 County鈥檚 efforts to distribute the funds to the various entities.
The college used the funds for the following:
路 Personal protective equipment (PPE) for students and employees
路 Testing and screening supplies and equipment
路 Disinfection equipment and supplies
路 Distance learning/remote working software
路 Technical equipment related to providing additional distance learning and remote working
鈥淭he county has been wonderful to work with,鈥 Dean said. 鈥淲e have put in place very proactive measures to slow the spread. The safety of our students and employees is top priority, but personal protective equipment can get expensive and these funds made it possible. We are very grateful to receive these resources through the county, and the 911爆料 County Health Department has been very helpful and collaborative. We appreciate their efforts.鈥