NISD Called Board Meeting 8-11-2026

The Northside Independent School District (NISD) held a called board meeting on August 11, 2026, primarily focused on budget discussions, bond projects, and health insurance updates. The board reviewed the proposed 2026-2027 general fund, child nutrition, and debt service budgets, noting a projected deficit of $17.9 million in the general fund budget contingent on a voter-approved tax rate (VADER). The board unanimously approved the adoption of the budgets and the proposed tax rates, including a total tax rate increase of 1.0349 per $100 of taxable value, which triggered the need for a voter-approved tax rate election. Additionally, the board discussed a proposed $886 million bond election covering facility renovations, infrastructure upgrades, safety and security enhancements, and technology improvements, with detailed presentations on specific projects such as fine arts facility upgrades, CTE culinary arts improvements, and infrastructure repairs. The meeting also included a comprehensive presentation on the district's self-insured health insurance plan, highlighting rising costs, depletion of reserves, and a proposed shift to a defined contribution strategy for employee premiums to maintain budget sustainability. Several motions related to budget adoption, tax rate approval, bond election calling, and debt defeasance were passed unanimously, reflecting significant procurement and financial planning activity for the district.