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Northside ISD to launch "Excellence Without Boundaries" open-enrollment campaign and website
Summary
The board reviewed a proposed change to interdistrict transfer policy (FDA) and a three‑phase marketing campaign and landing page (choosenorthside.net) aimed at attracting out-of-district students; staff said in-district students will retain priority for school placements and clarified transportation and UIL eligibility issues.
District communications staff and the superintendent briefed trustees on a proposed open-enrollment initiative and associated policy adjustments to allow out-of-district students to enroll where instructional capacity exists. The district presented a three‑phase marketing campaign, a landing page and messaging designed to “showcase what makes Northside exceptional.”
Policy: Staff said the revision to FDA (interdistrict transfers) would remove legacy tuition language and set criteria for accepting out-of-district students when there is instructional capacity at receiving campuses. The policy draft lists criteria the district will consider, such as attendance, discipline history, and capacity; it also reiterates that transportation will not be provided by the district…
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