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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.