Cavazos said they had advocated for education employees to be moved up the priority ranks. I ve actually been waiting for a really long time to get vaccinated, said Elyse Rodeheaver, an attendance clerk at Little Elementary School.
She said she deals with students, staff and parents alike. I think just not having to worry about getting other people sick and being able to go in and do my job the best I can do and just not having to worry.
The principal of Little Elementary, Beth Anne Woodard, echoed that statement. I am super excited that we finally got the shot, she said. I ve been on four different lists. She said she d now be able to go visit her 91-year-old grandmother.
Arlington ISD hosts single-day clinic to vaccinate employees
Arlington ISD hosts single-day clinic to vaccinate employees
Thousands of North Texas teachers and school support staff got COVID-19 vaccines Monday and others are in line to get vaccinated this week.
ARLINGTON, Texas - Thousands of North Texas teachers and school support staff got COVID-19 vaccines Monday and others are in line to get vaccinated this week.
Arlington ISD school buses transported hundreds of teachers and staff, instead of students, to Esports Stadium Arlington to get the one-dose Johnson and Johnson coronavirus vaccines. I think it s great. I m ready to roll up my sleeves and get that shot, said Dawn Adams, AISD employee.
While districts like Fort Worth ISD and Arlington ISD have announced plans to begin vaccinating teachers, Dallas ISD doesn't have an agreement like that yet.
Updated on March 3, 2021 at 10:24 pm
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All Arlington ISD employees have been invited to receive the COVID-19 vaccine on Monday, March 8.
Employees will be given the one-dose Johnson & Johnson shot by the Arlington Fire Department and other health professionals.
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A letter, sent to employees from Superintendent Marcelo Cavazos, stating that all employees will soon receive an email with a one-question survey. If an employee wants the vaccine on Monday, they must respond to the survey by 5 p.m. on Thursday to reserve their spot.
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