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Paradise Valley board approves three administrative hires for 2025-26

3803783 · June 6, 2025

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Summary

The Governing Board approved hires for Director of Fine Arts and principals at North Canyon and Pinnacle High Schools, with candidates’ prior positions and credentials presented before unanimous votes.

The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board unanimously approved three administrative hires on Thursday: Allison (Allison/Allison Rai listed in transcript) Rai as Director of Fine Arts; Jorge Ontiveros as principal of North Canyon High School; and Jeremy Richards as principal of Pinnacle High School.

Why it matters: Administrative appointments affect leadership at multiple schools and the district’s arts and high-school programs.

Summary of appointments and background provided in board materials and read aloud during the meeting: - Allison Rai: Currently the parent involvement and community relations specialist at Agua Fria High School; holds a Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts in Arts Education (Mansfield University) and a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership (Northern Arizona University). If approved, she will receive salary and benefits consistent with the COA bargaining agreement. The board approved the hire unanimously. - Jorge Ontiveros: Currently principal at Greenway Middle School; holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education (Phoenix University) and a Master of Science in Educational Leadership (Grand Canyon University). If approved, he will receive salary and benefits in accordance with the PVP bargaining agreement; the board approved his appointment unanimously. - Jeremy Richards: Currently principal at Scottsdale Christian Academy High School; holds a Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education (Arizona State University) and a Master of Arts in Educational Administration (Northern Arizona University). The board approved his appointment unanimously.

Board members offered brief congratulations and personal remarks to each appointee before the votes. Each motion to hire was made and carried without recorded opposition.

Votes: Motion to approve each administrative hire as presented — motion(s) passed unanimously.