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

Opening Bell with Dr. Welsh
Online Presentation.  Details to come
In keeping with UPC tradition, Dr. Welsh will present his annual "Opening Bell Presentation!" He will provide us with a preview of what to expect for the 2020/2021 school year! ​

Join meeting here: 



August 19      meeting @ 4:00 pm
​                        program @ 4:30
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Upcoming Meetings
Meetings are held at: 
Online until further notice
(traditionally at:)
​PVUSD Admin Center : 15002 N. 32nd St.
  • August 19, 2020  @4:00 PM
  • September 16, 2020 @ 4:00 PM
  • October 14, 2020  @ 4:00 PM
  • November 18, 2020
  • January 13, 2021
  • February 10, 2021 (@6PM)*
  • March 10, 2021
  • April 7, 2021
  • May 12, 2021
For August, September, and October, meeting times have been moved to 4:00-5:30 PM (to not conflict with parents helping with at-home-school)

​(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 & Susan Matura


UPC Board (2020-2021)
President:  Jessica Wani
VP Programming: Julie Blumenreich
VP Membership:  Rachel Williams
Treasurer:  Jenn Stockhill
Secretary:  Megan Starr
Grayhawk UPC Representative: Jen Izenstark - upc@grayhawkpto.com​