SMCISD Trustees to discuss COVID-19 booster incentive, election method

The San Marcos Consolidated ISD Board of Trustees will discuss offering an incentive for district employees who receive a COVID-19 booster.

The board will discuss and take action regarding the incentive during Monday’s regular meeting.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention approved COVID-19 booster vaccines for all adults 18 years and older. The CDC also approved boosters for those 16 and 17 years old.

The board of trustees previously approved a one-time $250 COVID-19 vaccination incentive in July. District employees who were eligible to receive the vaccine but cannot do so because of health conditions or religious beliefs will also be able to receive the stipend. The COVID-19 vaccination stipend was estimated to cost SMCISD approximately $300,000, according to the district.

Trustee Miguel Arredon do requested the item be placed on the agenda.

The board will also consider adopting an employee retention payment for all SMCISD employees through the 2021-22 academic year. If approved, the stipend would be paid on or about Dec. 17 and on May 25, 2022 to those employees who were employed on Dec. 13 and remain employed through the conclusion of the 2021-22 school year as well as employees who resign during the academic year for health-related reasons. The district would pay employees $1,000 with a payment of $500 in December and a second payment of $500 on May 25.

The trustees will hold a discussion and take possible action on the method of election of school trustees. The board will weigh changing from its current five single-member district trustees and two atlarge trustees or change to seven single-member district trustees.

The trustees will discuss and take possible action regarding an inclusion and diversity officer. Trustee Anne Halsey requested the item for consideration. Action will also be taken to approve the 2022-23 academic calendar during Monday’s meeting

In closed session, the board will consult with legal counsel regarding safety and liability concerns in regard to COVID-19 and related matters.

Additionally, a public hearing will be held to discuss SMCISD’s rating and the state’s financial accountability system. The school district received an A from the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas.

Monday’s meeting will take place at San Marcos High School — 2601 Rattler Road — inside the Criminal Justice Classroom, beginning at 6 p.m.

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