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        <ExplanationTxt>OUR MISSION IS TO INSPIRE, EQUIP AND SUPPORT THE PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS WHO ELEVATE AND EDUCATE STUDENTS. WE OFFER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND COACHING FOR TEACHERS, ALONG WITH A RANGE OF PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES AND SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS FOR SCHOOLS, GOVERNING BOARDS, AND AUTHORIZING AGENCIES.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION SHALL HAVE NINE (9) PERSONS, UNLESS OTHERWISE DECIDED BY A VOTE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. EACH DIRECTOR SHALL BE APPOINTED FOR A TERM OF THREE (3) YEARS, WHICH TERMS SHALL BE STAGGERED SUCH THAT APPROXIMATELY ONE-THIRD OF THE DIRECTORS WILL BE APPOINTED EACH YEAR.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE FORM 990 WILL FIRST BE REVIEWED BY THE VP OF FINANCE AND THE PRESIDENT/CEO. ANY CHANGES WILL BE COMPLETED AND THEN SENT TO THE INSTITUTE'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW.</ExplanationTxt>
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