President's Message

Dear IUCPTA Community,

Welcome to a new school year! I am honored and excited to serve as President of Irvine Unified Council PTA and to begin another year of working together on behalf of the students and families of Irvine Unified.

This year, our theme is Clarity. Compliance. Community.

These three words reflect what I hope IUCPTA can provide to each of our PTA units and leaders this year.

Clarity means making PTA easier to navigate. We want our leaders to know where to find answers, understand what is expected, and have the tools and resources they need to lead with confidence.

Compliance may not be the most exciting word in PTA—but it matters. Good governance and strong financial practices protect our organizations, our volunteers, and the communities we serve. Our goal this year is not to add more rules or more work. It is to simplify the process, provide practical support, and help every unit feel confident that they are doing things the right way.

And most importantly, Community. IUCPTA is more than a collection of individual PTAs. We are a network of parents, educators, administrators, and volunteers who share a common purpose: supporting every child and strengthening our schools. We have so much to learn from one another, and I hope this year we create even more opportunities to connect, collaborate, share ideas, and celebrate each other’s successes.

I also want our PTA leaders to remember that you are not doing this alone. Council is here to be a resource, a partner, and a source of support. Ask questions. Share challenges. Celebrate successes. And please reach out when you need help.

Our volunteers give an extraordinary amount of their time and talent to our schools. My hope is that by providing greater clarity, making compliance more manageable, and strengthening our community, we can make that service more rewarding and more impactful.

I am looking forward to a wonderful year of learning, connecting, and working together.

Here’s to a great 2026–2027 school year!

Warmly,

Dawn Mortazavi
President
Irvine Unified Council PTA

Clarity. Compliance. Community.