Functional Analyst - Financials (26-27)

<div><div><div style=""><p style="margin: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span></p></div><p style="font-size: 11.0pt;line-height: 115.0%;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 8.0pt;text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;font-weight: bold;">Functional Analyst - Financials</span></p><p style="font-size: 11.0pt;line-height: 115.0%;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 8.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;font-weight: bold;"> </span></p><p style="font-size: 11.0pt;line-height: 115.0%;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 8.0pt;"><em><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;font-weight: bold;">This is a vacancy for the 26-27 school year with a target start date of July 1, 2026</span></em></p><p style="font-size: 11.0pt;line-height: 115.0%;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 8.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;font-weight: bold;">Mission:</span></p><p style="font-size: 11.0pt;line-height: 115.0%;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 8.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;">The ERP Functional Analyst - FINS is responsible for analyzing, designing, and implementing ERP solutions that align with business processes and objectives related to Financials. This role serves as a bridge between business users and technical teams, ensuring that ERP systems are optimized to support operational efficiency and strategic goals. </span></p><p style="font-size: 11.0pt;line-height: 115.0%;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 8.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;font-weight: bold;">Supervisory Responsibilities: </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;">None</span></p><p style="font-size: 11.0pt;line-height: 115.0%;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 8.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;font-weight: bold;">Location: </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;">This is a full-time (remote/on-site) position based in Texas, with preference given to candidates who live in Austin, El Paso, Houston, Permian Basin (Midland/Odessa), Rio Grande Valley, San Antonio, and Tarrant County (Fort Worth), or who are willing to relocate.</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;font-weight: bold;"> </span></p><p style="font-size: 11.0pt;line-height: 115.0%;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 8.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;font-weight: bold;"> </span></p><p style="font-size: 11.0pt;line-height: 115.0%;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 8.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;font-weight: bold;">Travel Expectations: </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;">0-2 times per year</span></p><p style="font-size: 11.0pt;line-height: 115.0%;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 8.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span></p><p style="font-size: 11.0pt;line-height: 115.0%;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 8.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;font-weight: bold;text-decoration: underline;">What You’ll Do – Accountabilities</span></p><p style="font-size: 11.0pt;line-height: 115.0%;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 8.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;font-weight: bold;">Essential Duties:</span></p><p style="font-size: 11.0pt;line-height: 115.0%;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 36.0pt;text-indent: -18.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;font-size: 11.0pt;">·</span><span style="font: 7.0pt;">          </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;font-weight: normal;">Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather and document functional requirements.</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;font-weight: bold;"> </span></p><p style="font-size: 11.0pt;line-height: 115.0%;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 36.0pt;text-indent: -18.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;font-size: 11.0pt;">·</span><span style="font: 7.0pt;">          </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;font-weight: normal;">Continuously evaluate and improve financial workflows and system performance.</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;font-weight: bold;"> </span></p><p style="font-size: 11.0pt;line-height: 115.0%;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 36.0pt;text-indent: -18.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;font-size: 11.0pt;">·</span><span style="font: 7.0pt;">          </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;font-weight: normal;">Configure and maintain Workday ERP modules (e.g., Finance, procurement, etc.) to meet business needs.</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;font-weight: bold;"> </span></p><p style="font-size: 11.0pt;line-height: 115.0%;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 36.0pt;text-indent: -18.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;font-size: 11.0pt;">·</span><span style="font: 7.0pt;">          </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;font-weight: normal;">Conduct system testing, troubleshoot issues, and ensure quality assurance.</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;font-weight: bold;"> </span></p><p style="font-size: 11.0pt;line-height: 115.0%;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 36.0pt;text-indent: -18.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;font-size: 11.0pt;">·</span><span style="font: 7.0pt;">          </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;font-weight: normal;">Provide end-user training and support for ERP systems.</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;font-weight: bold;"> </span></p><p style="font-size: 11.0pt;line-height: 115.0%;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 36.0pt;text-indent: -18.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;font-size: 11.0pt;">·</span><span style="font: 7.0pt;">          </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;font-weight: normal;">Maintain system documentation, including process flows, configuration settings, and user guides.</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;font-weight: bold;"> </span></p><p style="font-size: 11.0pt;line-height: 115.0%;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 36.0pt;text-indent: -18.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;font-size: 11.0pt;">·</span><span style="font: 7.0pt;">          </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;font-weight: normal;">Support financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;font-weight: bold;"> </span></p><p style="font-size: 11.0pt;line-height: 115.0%;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 8.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;font-weight: bold;">Additional Duties and Responsibilities:</span></p><p style="font-size: 11.0pt;line-height: 115.0%;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 36.0pt;text-indent: -18.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;font-size: 11.0pt;">·</span><span style="font: 7.0pt;">          </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;">Support ERP upgrades, patches, and new module implementations.</span></p><p style="font-size: 11.0pt;line-height: 115.0%;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 36.0pt;text-indent: -18.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;font-size: 11.0pt;">·</span><span style="font: 7.0pt;">          </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;">Ensure data integrity and compliance with internal and external standards.</span></p><p style="font-size: 11.0pt;line-height: 115.0%;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 36.0pt;text-indent: -18.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;font-size: 11.0pt;">·</span><span style="font: 7.0pt;">          </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;font-weight: normal;">Supports legacy ERP system during ERP transition.</span><br><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;font-weight: normal;"> </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;font-weight: bold;"> </span></p><p style="font-size: 11.0pt;line-height: 115.0%;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 8.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span></p><p style="font-size: 11.0pt;line-height: 115.0%;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 8.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;font-weight: bold;text-decoration: underline;">Knowledge and Skills – Competencies</span></p><ul style="margin: 0.0pt;padding-left: 0.0pt;"><li style="font-family: serif;font-size: 11.0pt;line-height: 115.0%;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 26.85pt;padding-left: 9.15pt;text-indent: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;font-weight: bold;">Make Strategic Decisions:</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;font-weight: normal;"> This team member uses data, feedback, and insights to inform thoughtful decision-making, while considering the impact on their direct reports and team. They communicate decisions with clear rationale and begin to connect their choices to broader team objectives.</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;font-weight: bold;"> </span></li></ul><ul style="margin: 0.0pt;padding-left: 0.0pt;"><li style="font-family: serif;font-size: 11.0pt;line-height: 115.0%;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 26.85pt;padding-left: 9.15pt;text-indent: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;font-weight: bold;">Manage Work and Teams:</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;"> This team member ensures their direct reports have clear, measurable goals with defined benchmarks and success criteria. They actively monitor progress, intervening as needed to keep work on track, while balancing leadership responsibilities with their own individual contributions through effective scheduling. </span></li></ul><ul style="margin: 0.0pt;padding-left: 0.0pt;"><li style="font-family: serif;font-size: 11.0pt;line-height: 115.0%;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 26.85pt;padding-left: 9.15pt;text-indent: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;font-weight: bold;">Grow Self and Others:</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;"> This team member regularly offers affirming and adjusting feedback, maintaining a positive balance that reinforces growth and motivation. They provide transparent, candid performance insights and offer consistent coaching and development aligned with individual goals, supporting both direct reports and cross-functional partners. </span></li></ul><ul style="margin: 0.0pt;padding-left: 0.0pt;"><li style="font-family: serif;font-size: 11.0pt;line-height: 115.0%;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 26.85pt;padding-left: 9.15pt;text-indent: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;font-weight: bold;">Build a Culture of Trust:  </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;font-weight: normal;"> This team member proactively builds strong personal and professional relationships with individual stakeholders and regularly seeks feedback to improve their work experience. They create a supportive environment where others feel safe to take risks and learn from mistakes without fear of retribution.</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;font-weight: bold;"> </span></li></ul><ul style="margin: 0.0pt;padding-left: 0.0pt;"><li style="font-family: serif;font-size: 11.0pt;line-height: 115.0%;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 26.85pt;padding-left: 9.15pt;text-indent: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;font-weight: bold;">Communicate Deliberately: </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;font-weight: normal;"> This team member communicates thoughtfully by anticipating potential misunderstandings and providing necessary context to ensure clarity. They leverage structured communication channels to address challenges, ask meaningful questions, and guide conversations toward solutions, while actively listening to the concerns of others.</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;font-weight: bold;"> </span></li></ul><p style="font-size: 11.0pt;line-height: 115.0%;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 8.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;font-weight: bold;"> </span></p><p style="font-size: 11.0pt;line-height: 115.0%;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 8.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;font-weight: bold;">Additional Skills:</span></p><p style="font-size: 11.0pt;line-height: 115.0%;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 36.0pt;text-indent: -18.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;font-size: 11.0pt;">·</span><span style="font: 7.0pt;">          </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;">Finance</span></p><p style="font-size: 11.0pt;line-height: 115.0%;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 36.0pt;text-indent: -18.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;font-size: 11.0pt;">·</span><span style="font: 7.0pt;">          </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;">Procurement</span></p><p style="font-size: 11.0pt;line-height: 115.0%;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 36.0pt;text-indent: -18.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;font-size: 11.0pt;">·</span><span style="font: 7.0pt;">          </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;">Accounting</span></p><p style="font-size: 11.0pt;line-height: 115.0%;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 36.0pt;text-indent: -18.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;font-size: 11.0pt;">·</span><span style="font: 7.0pt;">          </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;">Formal Presentation Skill</span></p><p style="font-size: 11.0pt;line-height: 115.0%;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 36.0pt;text-indent: -18.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;font-size: 11.0pt;">·</span><span style="font: 7.0pt;">          </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;"> Communication</span></p><p style="font-size: 11.0pt;line-height: 115.0%;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 36.0pt;text-indent: -18.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;font-size: 11.0pt;">·</span><span style="font: 7.0pt;">          </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;"> Business Process Management</span></p><p style="font-size: 11.0pt;line-height: 115.0%;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 36.0pt;text-indent: -18.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;font-size: 11.0pt;">·</span><span style="font: 7.0pt;">          </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;font-weight: normal;">Technical Training</span><br><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;font-weight: normal;"> </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;font-weight: bold;"> </span></p><p style="font-size: 11.0pt;line-height: 115.0%;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 36.0pt;text-indent: -18.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;font-weight: normal;"></span></p><p style="font-size: 11.0pt;line-height: 115.0%;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 8.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;font-weight: bold;">Required Education and Experience:</span></p><p style="font-size: 11.0pt;line-height: 115.0%;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 36.0pt;text-indent: -18.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;font-size: 11.0pt;">·</span><span style="font: 7.0pt;">          </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;">Graduate from a recognized four-year college or university preferably with a major in business administration, finance, accounting, management information systems, or a related field or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.</span></p><p style="font-size: 11.0pt;line-height: 115.0%;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 36.0pt;text-indent: -18.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;font-size: 11.0pt;">·</span><span style="font: 7.0pt;">          </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;">3+ years of experience with ERP configuration and support</span></p><p style="font-size: 11.0pt;line-height: 115.0%;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 36.0pt;text-indent: -18.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;font-size: 11.0pt;">·</span><span style="font: 7.0pt;">          </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;">3+ years of experience in business process design</span></p><p style="font-size: 11.0pt;line-height: 115.0%;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 36.0pt;text-indent: -18.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;font-size: 11.0pt;">·</span><span style="font: 7.0pt;">          </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;">3+ years of experience supporting Financials processes</span></p><p style="font-size: 11.0pt;line-height: 115.0%;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 36.0pt;text-indent: -18.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;font-size: 11.0pt;">·</span><span style="font: 7.0pt;">          </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;">3+ years of experience utilizing project management frameworks to ensure project and team effectiveness</span><br><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;">  </span></p><p style="font-size: 11.0pt;line-height: 115.0%;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 8.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;font-weight: bold;">Preferred Education and Experience: </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;">None</span></p><p style="font-size: 11.0pt;line-height: 115.0%;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 8.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;font-weight: bold;"> </span></p><p style="font-size: 11.0pt;line-height: 115.0%;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 8.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;font-weight: bold;">Physical Requirements:</span></p><p style="font-size: 11.0pt;line-height: 115.0%;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 36.0pt;text-indent: -18.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;font-size: 11.0pt;">·</span><span style="font: 7.0pt;">          </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;">Sitting for long periods of time</span></p><p style="font-size: 11.0pt;line-height: 115.0%;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 36.0pt;text-indent: -18.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;font-size: 11.0pt;">·</span><span style="font: 7.0pt;">          </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;">Using keyboard for long periods of time</span></p><p style="font-size: 11.0pt;line-height: 115.0%;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 36.0pt;text-indent: -18.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;font-size: 11.0pt;">·</span><span style="font: 7.0pt;">          </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;">Lift small objects </span></p><p style="font-size: 11.0pt;line-height: 115.0%;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 8.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;font-weight: bold;text-decoration: underline;">What We Offer:</span></p><p style="margin: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;font-weight: bold;">Compensation & Benefits:</span></p><p style="font-size: 11.0pt;line-height: 115.0%;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 8.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;">Salaries for people entering this role typically fall between $74,700 and $87,100</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;">, commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications and in alignment with internal equity.</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;font-weight: bold;"> </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;">This role is also eligible for performance pay based on organizational performance and goal attainment.</span></p><p style="font-size: 11.0pt;line-height: 115.0%;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 8.0pt;text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(255,0,0);font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span></p><p style="font-size: 11.0pt;line-height: 115.0%;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 8.0pt;"><span style="color: rgb(255,0,0);font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;">Additionally, we offer medical, dental, and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, and a 403(b) plan. You can find more information about our benefits at </span><a style="color: rgb(70,120,134);" href="https://ideapublicschools.org/careers/benefits/"><span style="color: rgb(70,120,134);font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;text-decoration: underline;">https://ideapublicschools.org/careers/benefits/</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;">.</span></p><p style="font-size: 11.0pt;line-height: 115.0%;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 8.0pt;"><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;">*</span><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;"> IDEA may offer a relocation stipend to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.</span></p><p style="margin: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;font-weight: bold;">Application process: </span></p><p style="margin: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;">Submit your application online through Jobvite. Please note that applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.</span></p><p style="margin: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span></p><p style="font-size: 11.0pt;line-height: 115.0%;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 8.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;font-weight: bold;">Learn more about IDEA</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;">At IDEA the Staff Experience Team uses our Core Values to promote human connection and a culture of integrity, respect, and belonging for all Team and Family members.  Learn more about our Commitment to Core Values here: </span><a style="color: rgb(70,120,134);" href="https://ideapublicschools.org/our-story/#core-values"><span style="color: rgb(70,120,134);font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;text-decoration: underline;">https://ideapublicschools.org/our-story/#core-values</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span></p><p style="font-size: 11.0pt;line-height: 115.0%;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 8.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span></p><p style="font-size: 11.0pt;line-height: 115.0%;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 8.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;font-weight: bold;"> </span></p><p style="font-size: 11.0pt;line-height: 115.0%;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 8.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span></p><p style="font-size: 11.0pt;line-height: 115.0%;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 8.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span></p><p style="margin: 5.0pt 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span></p><div style=""><p style="margin: 0.0pt;padding-left: 90.0pt;text-align: center;text-indent: -90.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span></p></div></div></div>

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