The Temple Independent School District’s health services department will vaccinate more than 450 employees in response to the federal government’s announcement of school employees being prioritized for vaccination.
The district promptly contacted the Bell County Health Department to develop a plan of action to make vaccines available to employees on a first-come, first-served basis.
“This is an exciting opportunity to reinforce the safety of the district’s educational environment,” said Superintendent Bobby Ott. “Temple ISD is grateful for the partnership with Bell county which continues to afford us these opportunities.”
Beginning March 24, the district will host a clinic at its administrative offices to dispense 156 doses per week for six weeks to fully vaccinate 468 staff members who want to pursue vaccination.
This effort is a second wave of vaccinations for Temple ISD employees. The district was one of three local districts allotted 350 doses that would have expired due to cancelled appointments brought on by February’s inclement weather. When the six-week clinic concludes on April 29, more than half of the district’s staff of 1300 will be vaccinated.
“I want to personally recognize our director of health services, our director of wellness and our amazing nurses for their commitment to the safety and well-being of our staff and students,” Ott said in an email to staff. “And be assured that Temple ISD will remain diligent in looking for ways to support each of you as we continue forward.”