La Porte ISD employees to get $1,000 for going ‘above and beyond’ during pandemic

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LA PORTE, Texas — Many heroes have emerged during the coronavirus pandemic, not only on the frontline of health care but also in education.

La Porte ISD trustees approved a resolution Tuesday night to put $1,000 in the pockets of many of the district’s employees, according to a release.

The board of trustees voted unanimously to extend a one-time incentive and retention payment for faculty hired before…