
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 a 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 President of the Texas School Alliance. Dr. Woods and his wife Meredith have a son who is a graduate of NISD schools.
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.
History
In 1949, 12 rural school districts joined to form Northside Consolidated School District. Though spread out across Northwest Bexar county, the community came together to build a high school because they recognized the importance of education for all children.
District of Innovation Plan
The District of Innovation concept, passed during the 84th Legislative Session in House Bill 1842, gives traditional independent school districts most of the flexibilities available to Texas’ open-enrollment charter schools. The flexibility derives from the district’s ability to exempt itself from state mandates that may limit its ability to implement innovative ideas.
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Hundreds of people came out to enjoy a beautiful day of art and entertainment during the 24th annual Los Leones Student Arts Festival held at Marshall HS. https://t.co/xbsDPtybrD
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ICYMI- Nearly 2,300 @NISDGTAA students took over downtown San Antonio to participate in an Amazing Race style scavenger hunt to learn about various structures. This is only a glimpse at 1 of many opportunities our GT students have access to as a NISD student. #NISDOpportunity https://t.co/leV3wbj3Ks
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All aboard the alphabet train! 🚂 Our Pre-K learners are exploring and discovering new things each day. Adventure begins here at Northside Pre-K! https://t.co/dldtJxojmJ
NISD-TV produces a variety of informational and promotional videos about Northside's educational programs, schools, staff members, students, challenges and successes.