External Relations
The External Relations and Grants staff ensures stakeholder engagement with neighborhood associations, community organizations, chambers of commerce and serves as a resource for local, state and federal government offices. Staff evaluates legislation, policies and rules to provide our elected officials insight into how their decisions will impact our community. Additionally, we seek and develop grant opportunities to fund educational programs and projects that benefit students, teachers, and the community.
Get Involved
Follow the Texas Legislature
In the United States, public education is primarily delegated to state government. The Texas Legislature is the state’s legislative branch of government, and this law-making body is comprised of two chambers. The people elected to serve in the Texas Senate and Texas House of Representatives convene every two years to consider bills and enact laws. Before a new law can be created, a bill must be voted on favorably in both chambers and signed by the Governor. The primary responsibility of the Texas Legislature is to adopt the state budget that includes funding for public education. It also enacts laws relating to accountability, testing, and high school graduation requirements.
Discover Who Represents You
Citizens are represented by elected officials at the local, state and federal levels. These elected officials each represent a particular geographic area. Voters participate in only those elections pertaining to their registered address. Click on “Discover Who Represents You,” a service provided by Bexar County. Select the magnifying glass icon and search using an address with zip code. Once you select the appropriate address, windows will appear at the bottom of the screen – Federal/State, County, Community, Public Safety, Elections, Water, and Services. Each of these windows include a toggle bar for you to scroll through a contact listing with pictures and directory information.
Register to Vote
Your vote is your voice.
Each vote that you cast impacts your life, your family and your finances. Whether you vote in local, state or national elections, your vote could impact your neighborhood schools. Discover the ease of registering to vote by clicking on “Register To Vote,” a service provided by Bexar County Elections.
NEISD Board of Trustees
North East ISD is governed by a seven-member school board elected by its residents. Each trustee represents a single member district in which they reside and serves a four-year term. The seven-member school board is the governing body that oversees the management of the District, which includes adopting the property tax rate, the annual budget, salaries, and ensures that quality teachers are hired for your children.
Learn more about the NEISD Board of Trustees