Northwest Independent School District public meetings in 2020
23 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Northside ISD Board of Trustees will approve construction contracts for fire sprinkler and mechanical upgrades at multiple schools, approve interior color changes for Westwood Terrace Elementary, and approve administrative appointments for principals and vice principals.
- Approval of fire sprinkler system replacement at Timberwilde Elementary
- Approval of mechanical upgrades at W.Z. "Doc" Burke & Mary Burns Michael Elementary Schools
- Approval of mechanical upgrades at Monroe May Elementary School
- Approval of tennis court resurfacing at John B. Connally Middle School
- Approval of interior colors for Westwood Terrace Elementary School
The Board of Trustees held a legally required public hearing regarding the 2025 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) and House Bill 3 Annual Report. The meeting also included the official swearing-in of Police Chief Richard B. Palomo. No other substantive votes or policy decisions were recorded.
- Held public hearing for 2025 TAPR and House Bill 3 Annual Report
- Swore in Chief of Police Richard B. Palomo
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Northside ISD Board of Trustees will meet to approve contracts for 2016 hail damage roof repairs at multiple schools and consider extending COVID-19 operational policies. The agenda includes approving the 2020-2021 calendar and several administrative appointments.
- Approval of roof restoration contracts for Holmes, Boone, McDermott, Mead, and Learning Center
- Consideration of extending COVID-19 operations resolution
- Approval of 2020-2021 school calendar
- Approval of 2021 Legislative Priorities
- Approval of administrative appointments for Budget & Finance, Advanced Academics, and school principals
Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Northside ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to discuss a Level IV grievance filed by NAFT (Brian Woods). The meeting will include an executive session for attorney consultation and an open session for possible action on the grievance.
- Level IV Grievance Filed by NAFT (Brian Woods)
- Executive Session: Attorney Consultation regarding Legal Issues related to grievance
- Open Session: Consideration and Possible Action regarding grievance
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The board will vote on multiple bond orders authorizing the issuance of fixed-rate and variable-rate unlimited tax school building bonds and a budget amendment for 2020-21. A public hearing on the School Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) will be held. The consent agenda includes routine approvals such as minutes, disbursements, bids, and change orders.
- Consideration and approval of orders for fixed-rate and variable-rate unlimited tax school building bonds and remarketing of Series 2016 bonds
- Budget Amendment #1 for school year 2020-21
- Schematic designs for athletic upgrades at Coke R. Stevenson Middle School, cafeteria/gym upgrades at Lawrence Powell Elementary, science renovation at William P. Hobby Middle School, and exterior colors for library addition at William H. Taft High School
- Executive session discussion on a proposed transmission line near McAndrew Elementary School (Texas Public Utility Docket No. 51023)
- Appointment of vice principals at Boldt and Glenoaks Elementary Schools and assistant principal at O'Connor High School
Called Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Northside ISD Board of Trustees is meeting to discuss and possibly approve a request for a waiver to operate schools safely in weeks 9+ and review a public health transition safety plan. They will also discuss naming the new high school in the Galm Road area and consider a resolution authorizing the superintendent to negotiate acquisition of an approximately 17-acre tract in Bexar County for a school. Most other agenda sections have no items, making this a focused meeting on operational and facility matters.
- Consideration and possible action on a waiver to operate school safely in weeks 9+
- Review of the Public Health Transition Safety Plan
- Discussion and possible action on naming the new 'Galm Road area' high school
- Executive session to deliberate on acquiring an approximately 17-acre tract in Bexar County for a school
- Consideration and possible adoption of a resolution authorizing the superintendent to negotiate the land acquisition
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Northside ISD Board of Trustees will discuss and vote on COVID-19 operational changes, including childcare and employee pay, and consider naming a new high school in the Galm Road area. The board will also approve principal and vice principal appointments and interior design colors for several schools.
- Approval of COVID-19 operations, childcare, and employee pay
- Discussion on naming 'Galm Road area' High School
- Approval of interior colors for Westwood Terrace, Pat Neff, Health Careers, and Sam Rayburn Middle Schools
- Approval of principal and vice principal appointments
- Approval of asynchronous instructional plan and campus hybrid instruction
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Northside ISD Board of Trustees will consider and vote on the adoption of the 2020-21 budget and an ordinance setting the ad valorem tax rate for the year. Other major items include approving a resolution to defease and call certain outstanding bonds, committing fund balance, and discussing COVID-related expenditures. The board will also deliberate in executive session on property acquisition and a vice principal appointment.
- Adoption of 2020-21 budget
- Ordinance fixing and levying ad valorem taxes for 2020-2021
- Defeasance and call for redemption of Series 2012 and Series 2016 bonds
- COVID-related expenditures discussion
- Executive session on acquisition of 1.1053-acre tract at Eckhert and Robin roads
Called Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Northside ISD Board of Trustees will hold a called meeting via videoconference to discuss and vote on the appointment of school administrators and the possible acquisition of real property. The meeting includes a public hearing on the budget and proposed tax rate for the 2020-2021 school year.
- Public hearing on 2020-2021 budget and proposed tax rate
- Appointment of Director of State and Federal Programs
- Appointment of Vice Principals at NSITE High School and Galm Elementary School
- Appointment of Assistant Principals at Jones and Zachry Middle Schools
- Discussion regarding possible acquisition of real property
Called Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Northside ISD Board of Trustees will meet via videoconference to consider extending emergency COVID-19 closure measures and ratify a technology purchase agreement. The board will also discuss the proposed budget and tax rate.
- Approval of Policy FDB (LOCAL) on extracurricular participation for distance learners
- Discussion on TxDOT Hwy 16 improvements at O'Connor High School
- Approval of public meeting notice to discuss budget and proposed tax rate
- Consideration to ratify participation in Operation Connectivity Interlocal Acquisition Agreement
- Consideration to extend COVID-19 emergency district closure resolution
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Northside ISD Board of Trustees will meet via videoconference to discuss COVID-19 safety plans, employee pay during closures, and virtual learning options. The board will also approve construction contracts for school projects and interior color selections.
- Approval of construction contracts for Anson Jones Middle School and J.B. Passmore Elementary
- Approval of lighting upgrades at Sandra Day O'Connor High School
- Discussion on COVID-19 emergency district closure and employee pay
- Discussion on family options for in-person and virtual learning
- Discussion on naming the 'Galm Road area' High School
Called Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will consider an extension of the COVID-19 Emergency District Closure resolution. The meeting also includes approval items for the 2020-2021 instructional calendar and various district purchases.
- Asbestos abatement contractor for Anson Jones Middle School (IDQ #2019-094)
- 2020-2021 District Instructional Calendar
- 2020-2021 Staff Development Minutes Waiver
- COVID-19 Purchases
- COVID-19 Emergency District Closure extension
Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting via videoconference. The session focuses on discussions led by the Superintendent regarding operational updates and educational strategies.
- Discussion on Distance Learning 101
- Discussion on the School Naming Process
- Discussion on TEA FAQ and other updates
- Discussion on Communication Practices
- Team Building Activity
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Northside ISD Board of Trustees will consider naming a new middle school in the Kallison Ranch area and a new high school in the Galm Road area. They are also set to approve the 2020-21 compensation plan and hear the School Health Advisory Council annual report. In executive session, they will discuss personnel appointments including principals at Clark High School and Pease Middle School, as well as the superintendent's evaluation and contract.
- Naming of Kallison Ranch area middle school (Discussion and Possible Action)
- Naming of Galm Road area high school
- Approval of 2020-21 Compensation Plan
- Consent agenda includes awarding bids, change orders, and exterior/interior colors for multiple schools
- Executive session for principal appointments at Clark HS, Pease MS, and superintendent evaluation
Emergency Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Northside ISD Board of Trustees will hold an emergency meeting via videoconference to discuss the 2020-21 instructional calendar and NISD Task Force recommendations. No formal agenda items or public hearings are scheduled for this meeting.
- Emergency meeting conducted via videoconference
- Discussion of 2020-21 Instructional Calendar
- Discussion of NISD Task Force Recommendations
- No public hearings scheduled
- No items on the Consent Agenda
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Northside ISD Board of Trustees meets via videoconference to consider approving payments to contractual employees who reported to duty during the Bexar County and City of San Antonio stay-home orders. Other major items include extending the COVID-19 emergency district closure, naming a new elementary school, and approving the 2021 health insurance plan. The agenda also includes consent items such as awarding bids and contractor approvals for various campus projects.
- Public hearing and possible action on payments to contractual employees who reported to duty during 'Stay Home, Work Safe Orders'
- Consideration and possible action to extend COVID-19 emergency district closure
- Approval of health insurance plan for 2021
- Naming of 'FM 471 North area #4' Elementary School
- Approval of contractor for library addition/renovation at William H. Taft High School
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will discuss the termination of a contract with ADCO Master Builders and the submission of bond claims. The meeting also includes decisions on school naming, magnet school concepts, and various campus construction contracts.
- Proposed resolution to terminate contract with ADCO Master Builders for RFCSP #2019-031
- Discussion and possible approval of naming for 'FM 471 North area #4' Elementary School
- Discussion and possible approval of magnet concepts for Zachry Middle School and Teaching Magnet High School
- Approval of construction contracts for Adams Hill Elementary, Health Careers High School, and Westwood Terrace Elementary
- Resolution to extend contract with Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP
Called Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Northside ISD Board of Trustees will consider and possibly act on extending the COVID-19 emergency district closure resolution adopted March 18, 2020. The board will also review the budget. After executive session, they will vote on appointing an Executive Director of Construction and Engineering and a Director of Benefits. The meeting is conducted via videoconference under the governor's temporary suspension of open meetings laws.
- Consideration and possible action on extending COVID-19 emergency district closure resolution
- Budget review discussion
- Executive session for attorney consultation on legal issues related to emergency closure
- Appointment of Executive Director of Construction and Engineering
- Appointment of Director of Benefits
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Northside ISD Board of Trustees will hold a videoconference meeting due to a suspension of open meetings laws. The agenda includes approving minutes, disbursements, and various construction contracts, as well as discussing school naming proposals.
- Approval of February 2020 minutes and disbursements
- Contractor appointments for school renovations and upgrades
- Adoption of 2020-21 instructional materials
- Discussion on naming three new schools
- Purchase of new buses
Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Northside ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to discuss and possibly act on closing the district due to COVID-19, including adopting a resolution addressing personnel and purchasing issues. An executive session for legal consultation is scheduled. All other agenda categories have no items for this meeting.
- Consideration and Possible Action regarding COVID-19 Emergency District Closure, including Adoption of Resolution Addressing Personnel and Purchasing Issues
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Northside ISD Board of Trustees will consider approving construction contracts for various school facilities, including athletic fields, security upgrades, and electrical repairs. The board will also discuss policy revisions and the naming of new schools.
- Contractor for 2020 Security Lobbies for 23 Campuses
- Contractor for Baseball/Softball Field Renovations
- Contractor for Football Field Renovations
- Contractor for Synthetic Turf Football Field and Track Upgrades
- Naming of 'FM 471 North area #4' Elementary School
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The board holds a regular meeting with minimal action items: a budget review discussion and a request to approve board member attendance at a state conference. Most agenda sections are empty or procedural. The meeting includes an invocation, pledges, and executive session authorization.
- Budget Review (Wes Scott) — discussion item under Business and Finance
- Board Member Attendance at Texas Alliance of Black School Educators Annual State Conference (Brian Woods) — approval item under Superintendent
- No public hearings, recognitions, reports, or consent agenda items for this meeting
- Executive session authorized for any subjects permitted by Texas Government Code
Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees
This special meeting of the Northside ISD Board of Trustees consists almost entirely of procedural items, with no recognitions, reports, or consent agenda items. The only substantive business is a Level IV Grievance Hearing, which will be discussed in executive session and then acted upon in open session.
- Level IV Grievance Hearing (Executive Session and Open Session for discussion and possible action)
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Northside ISD Board of Trustees will consider approving construction contracts for various school facilities and a boundary change for Scarborough Elementary School. The meeting includes a consent agenda of routine items and an executive session to discuss legal matters and personnel appointments.
- Approval of construction contracts for 30+ schools
- Boundary change from Scarborough Elementary to Knowlton Elementary
- Approval of 2018-19 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
- First reading of Local Policies in TASB Policy Update #114
- Executive session on legal counsel consultation