Northside Independent School District public meetings in 2020
15 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2020- 2025
The Northside ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering minutes, disbursements, bids, and several construction contracts. They will also discuss and possibly approve attendance zone changes, class size waivers, a resolution on frontline workers, and numerous personnel appointments, including principals and assistant superintendents.
- Approval of minutes from November 17, 2020 and November 2020 disbursements
- Awarding of bids for fire sprinkler replacement at Timberwilde Elementary, mechanical upgrades at W.Z. "Doc" Burke, Mary Burns Michael, and Monroe May Elementary Schools, tennis court resurfacing at John B. Connally Middle School, and interior colors at Westwood Terrace Elementary
- Resolution approving Medina County Appraisal District purchase of real property
- Approval of Straus Middle School attendance zone and request for maximum class size waivers
- Resolution to include school district personnel in EVAP definition of frontline workers
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2020- 2025
The Northside ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including approval of consent agenda items, facility designs, and attendance zones. The board will also discuss and potentially act on extending COVID-19 modified operations and adopt 2021 legislative priorities. Several administrative appointments will be considered in executive session and then voted on in open session.
- Approval of contractor Cram Roofing Company, Inc. for 2016 hail damage roof restoration at multiple schools (RFCSP #2020-090)
- Master plan and schematic design for ADA, ALE, window, and mechanical upgrades at Gregorio Esparza Elementary School
- Schematic design for addition/renovation at H.B. Zachry Middle School Magnet
- Approval of Tomlinson Elementary School attendance zone
- Discussion and possible action on COVID-19 modified operations, including extension of resolution from March 18, 2020
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2020- 2025
The Northside Independent School District Board of Trustees held a special meeting on October 27, 2020, at the Northside Activity Center. The agenda consisted almost entirely of procedural items with no substantive business, reports, or public hearings. The sole substantive item was the consideration and possible action regarding a Level IV grievance filed by NAFT (Brian Woods), which also required an executive session for attorney consultation.
- Discussion of Level IV Grievance Filed by NAFT (Brian Woods)
- Executive Session for Attorney Consultation regarding the NAFT grievance
- Open Session for Consideration and Possible Action on the NAFT grievance
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2020- 2025
The Northside Independent School District Board of Trustees met on October 6, 2020, to discuss pandemic safety protocols and approve the acquisition of land for a new school. The agenda included a review of the Public Health Transition Safety Plan and a request to operate schools safely in later weeks. The most significant action involved authorizing the Superintendent to negotiate the purchase of an approximately 17-acre tract in Bexar County for school development.
- Consideration of a waiver to operate school safely in Weeks 9+
- Review of the Public Health Transition Safety Plan
- Discussion on naming the 'Galm Road area' High School
- Executive session regarding acquisition of a 17-acre tract in Bexar County
- Possible adoption of a resolution authorizing the Superintendent to negotiate land acquisition
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2020- 2025
The Northside Independent School District Board of Trustees will vote on a request for 40% hybrid instruction for grades 9-12 and discuss the naming of the new high school in the Galm Road area. The agenda includes approvals for various school building projects, such as roof repairs and color schemes, as well as the appointment of six new principals and vice principals. Additionally, the board will consider extensions to previous resolutions regarding employee pay and child care during modified operations due to COVID-19.
- Approval of 40% Campus Hybrid Instruction for Grades 9-12
- Discussion and possible action on naming the 'Galm Road area' High School
- Approval of Master Plan for Lawrence Powell Elementary School
- Approval of Schematic Design for ALE Upgrades at Colby Glass Elementary School
- Approval of appointments for Principal at Glenoaks ES and Vice Principals at Blattman, Fields, and Agriculture Magnet HS
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2020- 2025
The Northside ISD Board of Trustees is holding a called meeting via videoconference. The main item is a public hearing on the budget and proposed tax rate for 2020-2021. The board will also discuss the start-of-year transition period and consider a resolution to provide child care and supervision. Several personnel appointments will be discussed in executive session and voted on in open session.
- Public hearing on 2020-2021 budget and proposed tax rate
- Discussion and possible action on start of year transition period
- Resolution to provide child care and supervision
- Appointments for Director of State and Federal Programs, Vice Principals, and Assistant Principals
- Executive session on possible real property acquisition
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2020- 2025
The Northside Independent School District Board of Trustees convened a called meeting via videoconference to address pandemic-related operations. The board considered extending the emergency district closure originally adopted in March 2020 and ratified the district's participation in a regional technology acquisition agreement. Additionally, the board approved a policy regarding extracurricular participation for distance learners and received a report on highway improvements near O'Connor High School.
- Consideration and possible action to extend the COVID-19 Emergency District Closure resolution adopted March 18, 2020
- Ratification of participation in the Operation Connectivity Interlocal Acquisition Agreement for technology purchases
- Second Reading and Adoption of Policy FDB (LOCAL) on Extracurricular Participation for Distance Learners
- Report on TxDOT Hwy 16 Improvements at O'Connor High School
- Notice of Public Meeting to Discuss Budget and Proposed Tax Rate
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2020- 2025
The Northside Independent School District Board of Trustees met via videoconference on July 14, 2020. The primary decision was whether to extend the emergency district closure originally adopted on March 18, 2020. The board also approved the 2020-2021 instructional calendar and a contractor for asbestos abatement at Anson Jones Middle School.
- Consideration and possible action to extend the COVID-19 Emergency District Closure resolution adopted March 18, 2020
- Approval of the 2020-2021 District Instructional Calendar
- Approval of a contractor for Asbestos Abatement at Anson Jones Middle School (IDQ #2019-094)
- Approval of 2020-2021 Staff Development Minutes Waiver
- Approval of COVID-19 Purchases
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2020- 2025
The Northside ISD Board of Trustees will meet via videoconference to consider several campus renovation projects and administrative appointments. The agenda includes discussions regarding the naming of new middle and high schools in the Kallison Ranch and Galm Road areas.
- Naming of 'Kallison Ranch area' Middle School
- Naming of 'Galm Road area' High School
- Exterior color updates for Ed Cody Elementary School walkway
- Interior renovations for Earl Rudder Middle School cafeteria/kitchen
- Flooring replacement at Bob Lewis and Helotes Elementary Schools
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2020- 2025
The Northside ISD Board of Trustees is holding an emergency videoconference meeting. The agenda includes a budget review, discussion of NISD Task Force Recommendations, and possible action on the 2020-21 instructional calendar. Most other agenda sections are empty or procedural.
- Budget Review (Rene Barajas)
- NISD Task Force Recommendations (Brian Woods)
- 2020-21 Instructional Calendar (Brian Woods) - discussion and possible action
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2020- 2025
The Northside ISD Board of Trustees convened via videoconference to address the ongoing pandemic response, including a potential extension of the emergency district closure originally adopted on March 18, 2020. The board also voted on the 2021 health insurance plan and approved a waiver for penalty and interest on a specific tax account. Additionally, the board approved multiple construction contracts for school facilities and appointed several new administrators.
- Consideration and possible action to extend the COVID-19 Emergency District Closure resolution adopted March 18, 2020
- Approval of the Health Insurance Plan for 2021
- Approval of Amendment #4 - GMP for the 'Galm Road area' High School (RFP #2018-151)
- Approval of contractor for Library Addition/Renovation at William H. Taft High School (RFCSP #2020-006)
- Approval of Resolution to Approve Waiver of Penalty and Interest on Tax Account #00000-128-7268
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2020- 2025
The Northside Independent School District Board of Trustees convened a special meeting on March 18, 2020, primarily to address the emerging public health crisis. The agenda contains no other substantive business, as all standard procedural and operational items were marked as having no items for consideration. The sole actionable item involves the Superintendent's proposal for an emergency district closure.
- Consideration and possible action regarding COVID-19 Emergency District Closure
- Adoption of Resolution Addressing Personnel and Purchasing Issues related to the closure
- Executive Session for Attorney Consultation regarding legal issues related to Emergency District Closure
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2020- 2025
The Northside ISD Board of Trustees held a regular meeting to approve a large consent agenda including 2020 security lobby construction for 23 elementary schools and various athletic field upgrades. The board also approved Budget Amendment #2 for the 2019-2020 school year and requested waivers for full-day prekindergarten and maximum class sizes. Additionally, the board discussed naming for three new schools in the FM 471 North, Kallison Ranch, and Galm Road areas.
- Approval of contractor for 2020 Security Lobbies for 23 Elementary Schools (RFCSP #2020-001)
- Approval of Budget Amendment #2 for School Year 2019-2020
- Approval of Waiver Request for Full-Day Prekindergarten Exemption for 2019-2022
- Approval of contractor for Baseball/Softball Field Renovations at four high schools (RFCSP #2020-022)
- Discussion of naming for 'FM 471 North area #4', 'Kallison Ranch area', and 'Galm Road area' schools
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2020- 2025
The Northside Independent School District Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on February 11, 2020. Most agenda items were procedural or had no specific actions listed. The only substantive items were a budget review discussion and an approval for a board member to attend a conference.
- Budget Review presented by Wes Scott
- Approval for Board Member Brian Woods to attend the Texas Alliance of Black School Educators Annual State Conference
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2020- 2025
This is a special meeting of the Northside ISD Board of Trustees with no regular agenda items. The only substantive item is a Level IV grievance hearing, which will be discussed in executive session and then in open session for possible action. All other agenda sections are empty or marked as not part of the agenda.
- Level IV Grievance Hearing (executive session discussion)
- Level IV Grievance Hearing (open session discussion and possible action)