88R24911 AMB-D
By: Lopez of Bexar H.R. No. 1260
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Dr. Brian Woods is retiring as superintendent of the
Northside Independent School District in June 2023, drawing to a
close more than three decades of dedicated service to the district;
and
WHEREAS, Dr. Woods began his career as a social studies
teacher, and he went on to excel in a variety of administrative
roles, including assistant principal, vice principal, principal,
assistant superintendent, and deputy superintendent; and
WHEREAS, Since being appointed superintendent in 2012,
Dr. Woods has provided exemplary leadership to Northside ISD during
an era of notable growth; he has overseen the addition of 13 new
schools and 5 specialized magnet programs in the district, and he
helped achieve voter approval for three bond measures totaling more
than $2.4 billion to fund facility renovations and improvements; as
he concludes his tenure, Northside ISD is the state's fourth
largest school district, serving over 102,000 students with a staff
of 14,000 employees; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of his outstanding achievements,
Dr. Woods was named the 2018 Superintendent of the Year by the Texas
Association of School Boards; he has further contributed to his
professional community in his role as president of the Texas School
Alliance; and
WHEREAS, With his vision, expertise, and commitment to
excellence, Brian Woods has greatly benefited the educational
mission of the Northside Independent School District, and he may
indeed reflect with pride on his many contributions as he begins the
next exciting chapter of his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Dr. Brian Woods on his retirement
from the Northside Independent School District and extend to him
sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Dr. Woods as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.