Midland ISD and Ector County ISD are the recipients of up to $200,000 each from the Scharbauer Foundation to support vaccination efforts for staff.
The funds will be distributed to teachers, staff and substitute teachers of these institutions and IDEA Permian Basin schools, who receive the vaccine in order to stay healthy and continue educating Midland and Odessa students, a news release said.
“After a year of interrupted learning, keeping our children in class is more important than ever. We hope this effort saves lives, promotes health, and helps educate our students,” said Grant Billingsley, Executive Director of Scharbauer Foundation.
“Ector County ISD is excited to be part of this effort from the Scharbauer Foundation,” said ECISD Superintendent Scott Muri. “This gift is a wonderful incentive for our team members to get vaccinated as a way to protect themselves and others. On behalf of our Board of Trustees and 4,200 employees, I say thank you.”
Bethany Solis, Executive Director of IDEA Permian Basin shared, “We believe deeply that students deserve excellent in-person instruction every day. This is an important way to keep our staff safe, healthy, and on campus every day possible. We are grateful to be a part of this initiative.”
Staff of each organization will receive further communication regarding how to receive the incentive.
