NISD Board Policy Meeting 11-09-2026

The Northside ISD Board Policy Meeting was held November 9, 2026. The board discussed proposed policy revisions, including GPA weighting for certain dual-credit courses, records-management responsibilities, restoring an appeal process for extracurricular grievances, and trustee travel and expense coverage. Staff will revise and return several items for further review, with a trustee travel policy reading anticipated November 17 and possible action in December. No contract awards, bids, vendor selections, or purchasing approvals were identified.

The board also discussed lengthy magnet-school bus routes and possible changes to pickup locations in light of staffing shortages and upcoming road construction; no route change was approved. Legislative advocacy priorities included school safety and mental-health funding, accountability, staff recruitment and retention, and transportation. Members noted a grant amount of about $6,000 per bus compared with an estimated $36,000 cost for retrofitting, and requested further information on district costs related to tax billing. These were discussion and follow-up items rather than spending approvals.