HOUSTON – Aldine ISD Board of Trustees approved a COVID-19 vaccination incentive program for employees who are fully vaccinated.
During a board meeting on Tuesday, the incentive will offer a one-time $500 payment to qualifying full-time and part-time employees and substitute teachers, regardless of how long ago they have received their vaccine.
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The program will also help district officials with contact tracing and identify which employees are fully vaccinated.
The district said funds for the incentive program will come from emergency COVID-19 relief money and the district elementary and secondary school emergency relief fund.
In order to receive the incentive, employees must submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination by Nov. 19 with all incentives paid for by Dec. 10.