Stacy Jones Dunn

Stacey Jones Dunn attended both Bidwell Jr. and PVHS, graduating from PV in 1990. While at PVHS, she was extremely active in a variety of sports, lettering in volleyball, skiing and track, (specifically pole vaulting.) In addition, she served as president of the Girls Block Association, she was a Life Member of CSF, and took on the difficult position of editor of the yearbook, the Valkyrie. Tonight, she is honoring Patricia Scully posthumously, one of her teachers (English) who left a lasting impression on her.

After graduation, Stacey attended UC Davis to study English Literature, spending her last year in the UC Education Abroad Program at the University of Birmingham, England. She graduated with her degree in 1994.

A degree in English literature is wonderful but not overly marketable. Stacey started out as a buyer for a chain of sporting goods stores in the Bay Area before returning to Davis in 1999. At that time, Stacey bought her first home, and it was then that she began to find her niche: Real Estate Development. From 2004 to present, Stacey has renovated and sold over 70 single family homes. And she doesn’t just relegate all of the hard labor to others….she knows how to, and actually does, much the renovating herself! With that first house in Davis, she took on remodeling it by reading books and articles on how to do it yourself….no Google or YouTube in those days. In 2005 she returned to Chico and began “Flipping Chico.” Stacey is known to many as the Flipper Chick, and she has truly earned that title.

In addition to her work, Stacey is extremely active in the community. She was a founding member of the PVHS Foundation (2008-2013), she has been a Silver Dollar Fair Board Director from 2005 to present, serving as Vice President in 2010 and 2019, and also as President in 2011 and 2012. Additionally, she was a board member of the Chico Community Scholarship Association from 2012-2017.

Flipping homes is not Stacey’s only talent. She is the proud mother of three children: Jack, 16, at PVHS; Kate, 14, at Bidwell Jr.; and Gage, 11, at Shasta Elementary. She is married to Keith Dunn, PVHS Class of ’89. In her free time, Stacey is still an avid skier, she loves to travel, and she and her family enjoy the outdoors, especially camping and rafting.

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FAQs

Are Foundation Board of Director meetings open to the public?

Yes! We meet the thirdTuesday of every month in Golden Valley Bank’s conference room at 190 Cohasset Road, Suite 170, Chico. Meetings are from 5-6:30pm. Any change to the meeting time will be listed on our website. Visitors are always welcome.

How does the Foundation allocate funds?

The Foundation allocates funds according to the wishes of the donors. For instance, you may designate a specific program or activity with your donation, or you may make a donation in honor or memory of a loved one or teacher. Both General Funds and Honor/Memory funds ultimately go toward grant opportunities for teachers to develop enrichment programs and provide additional instructional materials. These are projects that benefit all the students and truly develop the environment for a positive high school experience.

Who benefits from PVHS Foundation Funding?

Students! Grants provided by the Foundation enhance the growth and development of all of our students. These classroom-based grants are provided to teachers for educational activities that directly engage students both inside and outside the classroom setting. Your donation provides money for such things as field trips, classroom materials, sports equipment and site improvements. All of these add to each students learning environment and experience.

What is the relationship between the PVHS Foundation and Pleasant Valley High School/Chico Unified School District?

The Foundation is a separately incorporated, 501(c)3 nonprofit organization governed by a Board of Directors comprised of alumni, parents, former PV staff, a current Assistant Principal, and community leaders. The Assistant Principal is a non-voting ex officio member of the Board. They serve as an important link to staff and student leadership and keep the Foundation accountable to serving priority needs of the school. The Foundation works with Chico Unified School District as a partner in pursuing the shared mission of equity and excellence at Pleasant Valley High School.

Who administers the Foundation?

The Foundation is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors comprised of alumni, parents, former PVHS staff, a current vice-principal, and community members. The Board of Directors seeks funds and sets policy according to its bylaws.

The PVHS Foundation is a 501(c)(3), non-profit organization. It raises funds and allocates resources to Pleasant Valley staff and students, enriching programs both academic or vocational and extracurricular.

Why are donations needed?

In general, California schools need more resources. The limit on property taxes enacted by Proposition 13 in 1978 severely decreased overall school funding. When we account for cost of living, California ranks 45th* in per-pupil funding. In order to continue to provide a well-rounded educational environment at Pleasant Valley High School, additional sources of funding to support student enrichment programs, extra-curricular activities as well as capital equipment and improvements must be raised privately through donations.

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