
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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Day One of Convocations is complete and what a wonderful day full of reunions, celebrations, inspirational messages, and incredible student performances. Welcome back NISD employees – have a great school year! #NISDIgnited #NISDCares https://t.co/9BRYUJeqas
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The weather couldn’t dampen spirits when about 500 teachers from Ross, Esparza, Linton, Martin, Powell, & Villarreal hit the streets to meet & visit as many of their families as possible before the first day of school on Aug. 22. https://t.co/Cnrxg5f4w3
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It was the night before convocation & the stage is set. The students have rehearsed & are ready to perform; we are ready to welcome everyone back to school , & don’t forget - bring new socks & packages of underwear to donate to our NISD Threads Closet! https://t.co/LL3KbVUYC6
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