Introducing PUPC

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Introducing PUPC

Peoria United Parent Council

WHO WE ARE

PUPC is an all volunteer group led by parents. PUPC educates parents on state and local issues facing PUSD.PUPC is a 501(C)3 non-profit with a small annual membership fee per school site to cover basic operational expenses.PUPC collaborates with and supports

local parent based groups like PTA/PTO organizations and booster clubs.

OUR PURPOSE

To engage the influential voices of PUSD’s parents

To help inform parents on educational issuesTo bring together parents, parent groups, district administrators, and community leaders

RESOURCES PUPC PROVIDES

Programs every other month featuring community and district leaders

Q&A sessions with district administratorsNetworking with other parents and parent organizations in PUSDWebsite and newsletter with legislative updates and community links

PUPC SCHOOL MEMBERSHIP

$100 initial membership fee per school for first yearOnly $60 for each consecutive membership year afterSponsored by PTO or parent groupIncludes two representatives from each schoolHelps fund initial costs:– Tax ID number– Corporation Commission filing– 501(c)(3) filing– Informational event hosting– Website and PO Box

WHY IT IS IMPORTANT

Over 37,000 kids have parents who are invested in quality education in our District.Decisions made at District and State levels have a profound impact on what happens in the classroom.Quality schools impact property values, safety in neighborhoods and the ability to bring new businesses to our community.We need informed parents!!

2014-15 EVENTS

School Board Candidate Forum – Tuesday, October 7th at the District Administration Center (63rd & Thunderbird)5 annual general meetings -- Coming up: September 16th & November 18th at The Peoria Chamber of Commerce 6:30 pm-8:00 p.m. Guest speakers in the Education Field, Q & A with PUSD Superintendent Dr. Santarelli, Legislative updates, financial reports from PUSD

HOW YOU CAN FIND OUT MORE ABOUT PUPC

PeoriaUPC.org facebook.com/PeoriaUPC

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