NISD Forward
Transparency and accountability for Northwest ISD taxpayers
We publish clear, source-backed information on financial stewardship, capital spending, and governance decisions — so the community can evaluate performance and advocate for better oversight.
Principle
Show the work
Every metric and grade should link to a public record.
Principle
Explain tradeoffs
Costs, outcomes, and decisions should be understandable to the public.
Principle
Reward accountability
Clear standards help voters and trustees make better choices.
Key Metrics
Students per teacher, dropout rates, spending trends, outcomes.
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Resolutions
Board policy proposals focused on cost control and transparency.
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Board Accountability
Grades for trustees based on documented votes and stewardship.
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Superintendent
A rubric-based rating with supporting evidence.
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How this site is used
For taxpayers
Understand spending, project outcomes, and governance decisions without reading hundreds of pages of documents.
For trustees
Use a consistent set of accountability standards and transparency expectations to improve oversight.