"Public education is one of the most important foundations upon which America is built. If we are to survive as a free society, the institution must be protected, preserved and improved. All citizens owe a debt of gratitude to public education, and should feel an obligation to serve and support our schools beyond mere payment of taxes. Membership on the Northside Board of Trustees has been one of the most fulfilling undertakings of my life. The thought of serving almost 82,000 students and over 11,000 teachers, administrators and staff, is both humbling and inspiring. My hope is that the current Trustees of our district will continue to channel their talents and cooperative spirit into meeting the educational challenges and opportunities that face our diverse community."

Randall H. Fields was appointed to the Northside Board of Trustees in 1999 and was first elected to a full term in 2001. A previous Board President, he currently serves as Board Vice President and is a member of the Finance and Policy and Intergovernmental Relations committees. Before joining the Board, Fields served as the founding President of the Northside Education Foundation.

Fields served for nine years on the Board of Regents of the Baylor University System, where he was Chairman for two years and Vice Chairman for one year. He also served as President of the Baylor Alumni Association.

Fields received his bachelor's, master's, and law degrees from Baylor University and is an independent financial advisor. He and his wife, Nancy, have three children, all graduates of Clark High School. Rebecca received her doctorate degree from Oxford University, and is a post-doctoral research fellow at the University of Sydney, Australia; Travis is a graduate of Texas A&M University, College Station, received his master's degree in teaching from Trinity University, and teaches at Lamar High School in Houston; and Elizabeth is a graduate of Texas A&M University, College Station, was a graduate student at The American University in Cairo, and works in Houston.

The Fields have been active members of Trinity Baptist Church for more than 30 years, and have served with the PTA, Boy Scouts and other youth-related organizations.