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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Houston ISD announced Tuesday that its hard-working teachers could be seeing some extra money later this month.
As an appreciation for their dedication and commitment during the COVID-19 pandemic, trustees said they’re considering a one-time stipend of $750 for eligible district employees.
If approved by the Board of Education during Thursday’s meeting, the payment will appear in employees’ paychecks on May 26.
HISD is also asking the board to allow the district to negotiate an interlocal agreement with Texas A&M University-Commerce in an effort to increase the number of graduating HISD seniors and employees earning undergraduate and graduate degrees at the university.
The agreement would include three programs. The President’s Promise program would provide a last-dollar tuition scholarship, the Rising Lion program would provide a structured academic experience for incoming freshmen and the Quick Start Grant program would provide financial support to select HSID employees who choose to pursue a graduate degree at A&M-Commerce
Lastly, the board is also set to discuss approving $750,000 to go toward community outreach programs over a three-year period. This is intended to improve learning by preventing academic failure and by reducing school dropout rates.
The agenda for the board meeting can be found on the HISD website.