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.

Parent Network meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 9:00am at the District Office (Board Room), 3555 N Calhoun Rd, Brookfield. We invite you to join us to meet District parents and learn more about Parent Network.

Parent Network will meet on the following dates: 

September 15th, 2021
October 20th, 2021
November 17th, 2021
December 15th, 2021 (mtg canceled) 
January 19th, 2022
February 16th, 2022
March 16th, 2022 (Annual Planning Meeting)
April 20th, 2022
May 18th, 2022

Please contact Robyn Rubenstein at pn.president262@gmail.com for more information.

Click here for previous meeting minutes.

Click here for Resources

2021-22 Parent Network Officers

• President: Robyn Rubenstein
• Vice President: Open Position
• Treasurer: Heidi Kohler
• Secretary: Christine Birt
• Co-Directors of Hospitality: Hashini Mitchell and Andrea Wheeler
• Director of Events: Jeneeya Suwal
• Director of Communications: Preetha Kurudiyara
• Director of Elmbrook Parent Leadership Council (EPLC): Susan Koerner

2020-21 Parent Representatives (Liaisons)

• Brookfield Elementary: Preetha Kurudiyara 
• Burleigh Elementary: Open Position
• Dixon Elementary: Jeneeya Suwal
• Swanson Elementary: Rebecca Frank
• Tonawanda Elementary: Corinne Balter
• Pilgrim Park Middle School: Danielle Leitner Baxter
• Wisconsin HIlls Middle School: Hashini Mitchell
• Brookfield Central High School: Susan Koerner
• 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 monthly meeting on the third Wednesday of each month at 9am at the District Office, attend one of our events, or contact Robyn Rubenstein at 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 also sponsors Superintendent Chats and School Board candidates' debates prior to elections.

EPLC Meeting Dates

EPLC meetings occur five times a year. There will also be a Zoom link but that will only be available in the actual meeting invite.

• Thursday, September 30 9:00 AM DO Board Room
• Thursday, November 18 9:00 AM DO Board Room
• Thursday, January 27 9:00 AM at LAUNCH Concurrency Inc. (2nd Floor)
• Thursday, March 17 9:00 AM DO Board Room
• Thursday, May 19 9:00 AM DO Board Room

EPLC Minutes

• 2021-2022 Minutes 
• 2020-2021 Minutes

EPLC Resources

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