NISD Board Meeting 6-23-2026

The Northside Independent School District (NISD) Board Meeting held on June 23, 2026, included several procurement-related discussions and decisions. Key procurement topics included the presentation and consideration of a FICA alternative plan for part-time and substitute employees, which would save the district approximately $1 million annually by redirecting employer Social Security contributions into a retirement investment account for employees. The board voted to table the decision on this plan until the July 7 meeting to gather more data on affected employees. Additionally, the board awarded contracts for medical third-party administration and pharmacy benefit management services following a competitive RFP process, selecting Caremark for pharmacy benefits and negotiating a three-year contract expected to save the district $34.5 million over that period by carving out pharmacy services. The meeting also covered budget planning for fiscal year 2027, including projected enrollment declines, tax rate considerations involving a voter-approved tax rate election (VADER), and compensation plan proposals contingent on voter approval. The board approved the proposed compensation plan and the submission of a low attendance day waiver to secure approximately $2 million in revenue. Discussions also touched on community engagement and education efforts related to the upcoming bond and tax rate election. No other contract awards or procurement actions were noted.