# NISD Board Retreat 9-16-2026


**Body:** northsideisd
**Date:** September 15, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Education, Grants & Funding


The Northside Independent School District (NISD) Board of Trustees held a retreat on September 16, 2026, focusing primarily on reviewing and setting the 2025-2026 board-superintendent goals. The meeting included discussions on strategic planning, goal alignment, and the development of key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure progress in areas such as student achievement, staff growth, safety, and community engagement. Board members emphasized the need to incorporate additional goals related to enrollment, fiscal responsibility, efficiencies, and sustainability, reflecting current district priorities including an upcoming bond and budget concerns. The board also discussed the importance of community engagement in strategic planning and the need for clear metrics to monitor progress. Additionally, the meeting covered the review of the Northside Code of Ethics and board operating procedures, with some debate about their scope and applicability. No formal votes were taken during this session, but action items included refining goals and metrics for future meetings and enhancing data reporting to the board.

**Source:** northsideisd