Please see the mission and vision of Innovative Quality Schools (IQS) as previously stated. Decisions made by the IQS Board are guided by the following values:1. Focus on Innovation- Take risks to try creative new things, challenge old processes, and continuously adapt.2. Organize for Educational Excellence- Commit to achieving our vision, mission and goals through the continual assessment of our work and acting upon results to improve our performance. 3. Commit to Collaboration- Be interdependent, have an open flow of ideas, listen to others, value differences, and challenge our own assumptions. 4. Ensure Accountability- Utilize fair and rigorous procedures in the authorization and evaluation of schools in our portfolio. 5. Promote Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion- Support initiatives that promote educational equity and opportunity, and seek diversity in organizational representatives