Parent Network

For over 30 years, the Elmbrook Parent Network has been providing education opportunities for parents and caregivers in our community. The School District of Elmbrook is privileged to have an active and engaged family community. We welcome all parents and caregivers to become involved in Parent Network.

Engage with Elmbrook parents and caregivers interested in promoting positive change in our school community. Our meetings include:

• Elmbrook School District update from Superintendent Dr. Mark Hansen and/or other senior leaders
• Elmbrook School Board update from Elmbrook School Board Liaison Dr. Preetha Kurudiyara
• Brief presentation of meeting topic by Elmbrook School District leadership with Q&A
• Planning scheduled Parent Network programs

Parent Network meetings are 12:00 - 1:00 pm.

Join us in person or on Zoom. Call in from work!

Tues, Sept 19, 2023

   Wed, Nov 15, 2023

  Wed, Jan 24, 2024

   Wed, Mar 13, 2024

     Wed, May 15, 2024 (Annual Planning Meeting)

Meeting topics will be posted on your school’s Friday emails under Parent Groups.

Meeting Location: 

District Office Board Room & Zoom
3555 N Calhoun Rd, Brookfield, WI

Zoom registration:

Parent Network Meeting Zoom Registration
 

Click here for Resources

Parent Network Officers

• President: Elizabeth Theis
• Vice President: Open
• Treasurer: Heidi Kohler
• Secretary: Sean Herman
• Director of Hospitality: Andrea Wheeler
• Director of Events: Open
• Director of Communications: Open
• Director of Elmbrook Parent Leadership Council (EPLC): Danielle Leitner Baxter

Parent Representatives (Liaisons)

• Brookfield Elementary: 
• Burleigh Elementary: Elizabeth Theis
• Dixon Elementary:
• Swanson Elementary:
• Tonawanda Elementary: Sarah Van Lieshout
• Pilgrim Park Middle School: Danielle Leitner Baxter
• Wisconsin Hills Middle School:
• Brookfield Central High School: Robyn Rubenstein
• Brookfield East High School: Heidi Kohler

Contact: pn.president262@gmail.com

Is Elmbrook Parent Network a District Organization? 
Parent Network is an independent, volunteer organization within the School District of Elmbrook, run by parent volunteers who share a passion for educating parents and caregivers on a wide variety of parenting topics.

Where does Parent Network get its funding? 
Parent Network is financially supported by the Parent Teacher Organizations (PTOs) in our District.

Who can join Elmbrook Parent Network and how do I get involved?
Parent Network is open to ALL parents and caregivers in the Elmbrook School District. Join us for a Parent Network meeting, attend one of our events, or contact pn.president262@gmail.com. 

Parent Network oversees the Elmbrook Parent Leadership Council (EPLC) and is invested in the development of current and future parent leaders in our school community. The EPLC facilitates communication between leaders of parent-led organizations, parents, teachers, district administration, the Board of Education and other interested persons. The council strives to provide leadership training to volunteers and to encourage volunteering at all levels within our schools. Each parent-led organization’s President is a member of the council. Vice Presidents and Executive board members are encouraged to join us.

EPLC Meeting Dates

EPLC meetings occur at the District Office, 3555 N. Calhoun Road in Brookfield.

2023-2024 Meeting Dates
Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at 11:30 am
Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at 11:30 am

EPLC Minutes

• 2021-2022 Minutes 
• 2020-2021 Minutes

EPLC Resources

• Board Governance Training
• Communication Channels
• Membership Toolkit Overview
• GiveSmart Overview from EEF