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Northside ISD board meeting, May 26, 2026

3 h 31 min · 2 public speakers

School closures ▶ 2:54:29Budget cuts and layoffs ▶ 1:55:06Enrollment ▶ 2:03:15

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  5. Karla DuranSecretary
What happened

What happened at this meeting

Northside ISD board approves budget amendment and district priorities 2:02:59

  • A consultant presented salary study recommendations that included a 2% general pay increase and a minimum of $15 an hour for nearly all hourly jobs. 44:11
  • A district staff member said the compensation package would be in and around $34 to $35 million and that the district is still operating a deficit budget. 1:19:18
  • The board approved the consent agenda, budget amendment number 2 and the proposed district priorities. 1:54:39
  • The board approved administrative appointments as discussed in closed session, and a motion naming a new board president passed. 3:19:41

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Item by item (15)
  1. Opening and meeting rules 0:02
    • Carol Harle, Ph.D. led the invocation and the pledges. ~0:11
    • Karla Duran called the meeting to order at 6:01 and said consent agenda items would be acted upon in one motion. 0:55
  2. Teacher citizenship award recognition 2:16
    • A staff member presented a third grade teacher with a Veterans of Foreign Wars citizenship education teacher of the year award. 2:55
    • The staff member said the state winner receives a $1,000 professional development grant and an additional $1,000 for the campus. 3:32
  3. Superintendent's report 5:33
    • The superintendent said the district celebrated 71 students at its adult transition ceremony. 5:43
    • The superintendent described a Construction Careers Academy tiny home project that was gifted to a veteran. 7:40
    • The superintendent said the district is analyzing preliminary STAAR results and that scores are looking very positive. 11:12
  4. Board member reports 11:37
    • Laura Zapata thanked parents, teachers and staff for the school year. 12:29
    • Robert Blount, Jr. thanked Stevens faculty for allowing a soccer league with over 1,100 kids to use its fields. 20:04
    • Karla Duran said police officers will go through upcoming mental health training. 22:53
  5. PTA council annual report 26:47
    • A presenter said the Northside Council PTA reached 27,291 members, its highest membership ever. 27:31
    • The presenter said the council awarded scholarships to 14 graduating seniors, each receiving $1,250. 29:31
  6. Salary study update 31:51
    • A consultant said central office and technology positions are far below market, while campus positions are generally competitive. 42:39
    • Robert Blount, Jr. asked what the technology positions were compared against. 43:07
    • The consultant said the recommendations include a 2% general pay increase and other adjustments, with a total cost impact of just over 4%. 46:21
  7. Bond counsel presentation on advocacy rules 1:28:18
    • Robert Blount, Jr. asked whether a trustee is a district representative, and the attorney said a trustee is one when acting in an official capacity. 1:42:29
  8. Public comment 1:47:23
    • A speaker at public comment raised concerns about the consulting firm guiding the district's optimization process and about survey data used in the report. 1:48:18
    • The speaker also raised concerns about the elimination of college career military advisors and a reduction in social workers. 1:48:18
  9. Consent agenda 1:54:12
    • Karla Duran called for a vote on the consent agenda. 1:54:39
    • Karla Duran announced the consent agenda was approved. 1:54:39
  10. Budget amendment number 2 1:54:39
    • A presenter said general fund revenue would decrease by about $1.5 million, with local revenue decreasing by just under $10 million. 1:55:54
    • The presenter said the district remains on track for a $38 million deficit at year-end. 1:56:56
    • Karla Duran announced the motion on budget amendment number 2 passed. 2:02:59
  11. Next fiscal year budget update 2:03:08
    • A presenter said projected enrollment is 95,461, about 2,200 fewer students than this year. 2:03:15
    • The presenter said the district still faces a $31.6 million deficit after reductions. 2:08:12
    • Carol Harle, Ph.D. asked what the turnaround coordinator position was, and Laura Zapata asked how the district was taking SEL into consideration. 2:28:52
  12. Interdistrict transfer policy first reading 2:43:25
    • A staff member presented a first reading of policy FDB Local that would strike language barring continued enrollment for the subsequent year and let principals authorize transfer extensions. 2:43:40
    • A staff member said the policy would return for a second reading on the 9th or the 23rd. 2:45:23
  13. District optimization priorities 2:45:30
    • The superintendent said the priorities of academic achievement, leadership and staff, student experience, and resources and facilities were being recommended for approval. 2:45:30
    • Laura Zapata asked about low representation from zip codes 78227, 78230 and 78238 and whether the survey was offered in Spanish. 2:47:54
    • One board member said the priorities are fine and the board should move forward with them. 3:02:27
    • Karla Duran announced the motion on the proposed district priorities passed. 3:16:23
  14. Continuing education report and future agenda 3:16:23
    • Karla Duran reported that all board members are fully compliant with annual continuing education requirements. 3:17:01
    • A staff member said the June 9 agenda could include the second reading of FDB Local. 3:17:48
  15. Closed session and administrative appointments 3:18:39
    • Karla Duran said no action was taken in closed session. 3:18:39
    • Robert Blount, Jr. moved approval of administrative appointments as discussed in closed session. 3:19:41
    • Karla Duran announced the motion passed. 3:19:46

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