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.
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.
Interim Superintendent Jessica Palomares
Jessica Palomares, a lifelong product of Northside Independent School District and graduate of Holmes High School, was named Interim Superintendent in 2026. She leads the district while the Board of Trustees conducts the search for the district's next permanent superintendent.
Palomares began her career with Northside ISD in 1996 as a special education teacher at the Northside Children's Center. She also served as a Behavior Mastery Teacher, helping open Michael Elementary School in 1999 and Lewis Elementary School in 2001. In 2005, she became the Vice Principal at Evers Elementary School and was named principal in 2008. She later opened Lieck Elementary School as its founding principal in 2011.
After serving as a campus leader, Palomares transitioned to district administration where she served as Director of Elementary Administration and Executive Director of Elementary Administration before being named Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Administration in 2021. Throughout her career, she has remained committed to supporting students, empowering educators, and fostering strong partnerships with families and the community.
Palomares received her bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies (1996) and her master's degree in Education (2003) from The University of Texas at San Antonio. She and her husband, Sergio, have two children, Tristan and Sophia, who attend Northside ISD schools.
Monica Guerra | Executive Assistant
monica.guerra@nisd.net
210-397-8770
Stay connected with Interim Superintendent Jessica Palomares through regular video updates and written messages featuring district news and highlights from across Northside ISD.
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.
Latest News
NISD-TV produces a variety of informational and promotional videos about Northside's educational programs, schools, staff members, students, challenges and successes.
Our police department works with the schools and District offices to make sure safeline continues to help improve the safety and confidence in NISD schools.
