IU5 Board & Policies

Board of Directors

Staff Interaction

Foster a culture of dignity and belonging through a framework of workplace wellbeing, respect, and staff interactions by showing appreciation, encouraging open discussion, and respecting new ideas.
Communicate both internally and externally the value and quality of IU5 programs and services

Professional Interaction

To recruit, develop, and retain staff members who are student-centered, experts in their field, committed to the vision and mission of the IU, and demonstrate a high degree of professionalism.
To enhance the agency’s capacity, ensure continuity through effective succession planning, and foster a cohesive and high-performing team environment

Leadership and Personal Qualities

To develop and implement standardized procedures and protocols across all educational functions, fostering efficiency, consistency, and continuous improvement within our institution.
Improve staffing by creating internal processes that improve retention, recruitment and recognition.

Business and Finance

Commitment to leveraging AI for educational and business innovation to position ourselves as a leader in preparing students and staff for the challenges and opportunities of the AI-driven future.
Promote a culture of cyber security and data privacy in our use of technology.

Continue to increase the level of transparency in the budget development process as we become stronger partners with our districts.
Realign the Special Education/Early Intervention Departments to make best use of available resources.
Promote a culture of service and outreach to all districts, and the tri-county region as we continue to operate in alignment with our mission, vision, and beliefs.
Increase our capacity as an educational service agency to serve as the go-to resource for pre-K to grade 12 education in the region and beyond.
Implement the SunGard system to improve the accuracy of information and data as well as to improve internal communications as we streamline day-to-day operations.
Continue to use data to make informed decisions.