United Parent Council

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Paradise Valley United Parent Council is a district-wide parent group that has been active in Paradise Valley Unified School District for more than 30 years and is a 501(c)(3) organization. Looking out for the interest of students is our primary goal. We do this by offering parents support, information, and opportunities to be influential voices in the decisions that affect their children's education. 

Mission
  • To provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and problem-solving techniques among the parents of the various schools on education issues so that all might benefit from each other's experience.
  • To inform and update parents on current issues and happenings in the field, sensitizing them to areas in need of attention.
  • To provide leadership and representation for district parents so that they might unite and work together toward common goals more effectively and have an influential voice in the decision-making processes affecting their children.
  • To maintain open relationships with teachers, the school board, and school administration in order to accomplish these purposes while maintaining UPC's own autonomy.

This Month's Program

Aug 18      meeting @ 9:00 am
​                   program @ 9:45
The Opening Bell with Dr. Bales

Join us for our first UPC meeting of the school year: "The Opening Bell." is the annual presentation from the PVSchools' Superintendent  lets parents know what to expect as we prepare for new year. 

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Register for online meeting here
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Upcoming Meetings
Meetings are held at: 
Online until further notice
(traditionally at:)
​PVUSD Admin Center : 15002 N. 32nd St.
  • August 18, 2021  (via Zoom)
  • September 22, 2021
  • October 20, 2021
  • November 17, 2021
  • No December meeting 
  • January 19, 2022
  • February 16, 2022
  • March 23, 2022
  • April 20, 2022
  • May 18, 2022
Times / Format of the meetings for 2021-2022 are TBD.  The August meeting will be held online.

​(traditionally)
8:45am - Meet and Greet
9:00am - Business portion begins
10:15am - Educational program begins

*evening meetings will include food & childcare
Grayhawk Elementary UPC Rep:
Primary:  Jen Izenstark
Additional: Dorothy Jokerst


UPC Board (2021-2022)
President:  Kea Carota
VP Programming: Julie Blumenreich
VP Membership:  Rachel Williams
Treasurer:  Hara Dembowski
Secretary:  Megan Starr
Grayhawk UPC Representative: Jen Izenstark - upc@grayhawkpto.com​