
Working as a team of eight in conjunction with the Superintendent, the NISD Board of Trustees are an elected governance board with a shared sense of purpose focused on meeting the needs of all NISD students and the communities they serve.
Northside Independent School District’s Board of Trustees and Administration advocate to advance policies that foster the best public education in Texas.

Monica Guerra | Executive Assistant
monica.guerra@nisd.net
210-397-8770
Superintendent
Dr. Brian T. Woods, a longtime Northside ISD educator, became Superintendent in July 2012. He began his career in Northside in 1992 as a social studies teacher and has also worked as an Assistant Principal, Vice Principal, Principal, Assistant Superintendent and Deputy Superintendent. Dr. Woods has a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Texas at Austin and a master’s degree and doctorate in educational leadership from the University of Texas at San Antonio.
He is past President of the Texas Association of School Administrators and is a member of the Go Public Steering Committee, the Board of P16Plus Council of Greater Bexar County, and the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce. He also serves as an officer in Texas School Alliance. Dr. Woods and his wife Meredith have a son who attends a Northside ISD high school.
Woods' Weekly
Woods' Weekly is written by Superintendent Brian T. Woods and is sent to Northside ISD staff every Monday to keep them updated on local and state education issues.
The Superintendent's Cabinet serves as the executive leadership and management group that reports directly to the Superintendent of Schools.
About NISD
Established in 1949 by the consolidation of 12 rural school districts, Northside today is 355 square miles of urban landscape, suburban communities, and rural Texas hill country. As South Texas’ largest school system, Northside is the “Destination District” for thousands of families wanting a high quality school system.
Latest News
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@NISDStevens student athlete Elicia Meairs won the state shot put with a distance of 17’ 8 ¼” yesterday at the UIL Track & Field State Meet. She also placed 4th in both the 100- and 400-meter running events. Way to go! https://t.co/xk3OHTj5R1
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Next Friday, May 20, @safoodbank is hosting a mega distribution at Gus Stadium. Families must register in advance on their website- https://t.co/YzyI3j7Sdo https://t.co/mXH4cpmaUD
NISD-TV produces a variety of informational and promotional videos about Northside's educational programs, schools, staff members, students, challenges and successes.