"The diversity of the members of the Northside Board is our greatest strength. We represent our minority populations and both genders. Combined this Board has experience in finance, teaching, parental involvement and community service. We have differing educational philosophies, but this is a strength since our discussions are open and thorough. We try to make sure our decisions are based on our stated objectives, are fiscally responsible and, most importantly, meet the needs of our students. The future of this country is our children. It is our duty to provide them a quality education with which they can accomplish their goals, while becoming contributing members of our society."

M'Lissa M. Chumbley was first elected to the Board in 1995 and has served three two-year terms as the President of the Board. During her tenure on the Board, she also has served as Vice President, Secretary, and Parliamentarian. She also serves as the Board’s representative to the Northside Education Foundation.

She is a former President of the Northside Council of PTAs and is an Honorary Life Member of both the National and Texas PTAs. Chumbley served as Chairwoman of the Los Leones Student Arts Festival, served on the Vision 2012 Committee for the city of Leon Valley, and received the Time-Warner Hometown Hero Award for community service. She is a member of the O'Connor High School Parent Teacher Student Association, the John Jay High School PTSA, OHS Athletic Boosters, OHS FFA Boosters, and volunteers at the Walter Gerlach Livestock Show. At USAA, Chumbley participates in the Pen Pal, Read to the Children, and Business Careers High School Mentor education programs.

Chumbley is a recipient of the Honorary Chapter Award from the O'Connor High School FFA as well as the Honorary Lone Star Farmer Degree from the Texas FFA Association for her commitment to youth in agriculture. Chumbley also is a Life Member of the San Antonio Livestock Exposition.

She is a graduate of Marshall High School, attended Texas A&M University, and is a 30-year employee at USAA. She and her husband Steve have four sons, Dr. Boot Chumbley, and Ty and Chance Chumbley, all graduates of Texas A&M University, and Colton, a 2012 O’Connor HS graduate.

The Chumbleys are active members of St. Luke's Catholic Church.