AUSTIN, Texas – The Austin Independent School District (AISD) superintendent is asking that staff and teachers get a pay bump for their work throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

On Monday, Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde announced she would be recommending full-time staff receive a $1,000 incentive and part-time staff receive an additional $500.

The Board of Trustees will consider the proposal at its next meeting on February 11.

“Together, Austin ISD staff have worked to feed students, acquire and distribute technology, build and implement curriculum for both remote and in-person learners, and practice daily health measures to keep the Austin ISD community safe,” read a news release announcing the recommendation.

Only staff making less than $150,000 would receive the incentive.

If the board approves the measure, teachers and staff could potentially receive the money in March.