On Oct. 12, all NISD students and staff will be invited to sign a Declaration of Respect as part of the District’s anti-bullying initiatives. Counselors have been equipped with training, materials, and lessons for classroom presentations that teach necessary skills to students to promote a safe, respectful, and healthy school climate.

Members of the Board of Trustees signed their own Declaration of Respect, as a show of support for the program spearheaded by the NISD Guidance & Counseling Department led by Dr. Kimberly Ridgley. Dr. Woods signed on behalf of staff. 

Pictured are (from l-r) Dr. Brian Woods, Superintendent; Gerald Lopez, Board Secretary; Katie Reed, Trustee; M’Lissa Chumbley, Board President; Bobby Blount, Trustee; Dr. Carol Harle, Board Vice President; Karen Freeman, Trustee; and Joseph Medina, Trustee.

Trustee Joseph Medina joined Dr. Woods at the annual Convocations for Northside ISD teachers and staff. The theme for the event was "This Is Northside."

Board Secretary Gerald Lopez, Vice President Carol Harle, President M'Lissa Chumbley, and Trustee Katie Reed attended the pep rally at Holmes HS before the 7th annual Block Walk. Teachers and staff from eight schools start the school year by visiting students and families at their homes. The Board Officers are joined by Dr. Woods and the eight principals whose schools participate each year - Ross MS, Linton ES, Martin ES, Esparza ES, Powell ES, Villarreal ES, Holmes HS, and Business Careers HS. 

Trustee Bobby Blount, Trustee Katie Reed, Vice President Carol Harle, and President M'Lissa Chumbley served as facilitators at the Servant Leader Summit at the Sports Gym in July 2018. The day was meant to encourage high school student athletes to be leaders "on purpose, for a purpose." The annual leadership event is part of the Athletics Department's mission to help students go Beyond the Game and be influencers on their campuses and in the community. 

The Team of Eight – the seven elected Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Woods – handed out over 6,700 diplomas to graduates at 11 ceremonies in June 2018.

Board Vice President Carol Harle and Trustees Karen Freeman and Katie Reed competed in the Adult Solar Car Races at Gus Stadium on May 12. The team designed their own solar car, just as the student competitors do, and competed against teachers and event sponsors. 

Board Secretary Gerald Lopez spoke on behalf of all NISD Trustees at the 25th anniversary celebration for McDermott ES on Feb. 7, 2018. He is pictured with student emcee, and Student Council President, Humberto Sanchez.

Trustee Karen Freeman was presented the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Helotes Area Chamber at their annual Awards Dinner recently. NISD was well-represented at the event with the AF JROTC from O’Connor HS performing the Missing Man Table Ceremony, and Emma Baggs from Jordan MS singing the National Anthem. 

Board President M'Lissa Chumbley is a longtime mentor at Business Careers High School and a member of their Mentor Hall of Fame. She is pictured with her mentor students Georgina DeAnda and Chloe Castillo.

Trustee Bobby Blount visited Ott Elementary School for the school's first PTA meeting and Parent Orientation of the school year. 

Board Vice President Dr. Carol Harle was one of several guest judges at tiny home judging day at Construction Careers Academy. Students built five tiny homes on trailers and a panel of judges selected Best Overall and several other design categories. She is pictured with CCA Principal Phillip Edge. The homes were eventually sold.