The Elmbrook Education Foundation's Board of Directors is comprised of community and school volunteers who are committed to sustaining the excellence of our community's public schools. Board positions are open to all District residents regardless of whether they have students currently enrolled in District schools. Non-residents are also eligible to apply provided they have students enrolled in our schools, are an Elmbrook alumni, and/or are an Elmbrook staff member/retiree.
The 2011-12 Board was elected in June of 2011. Those who would like to be considered for a board position in the future are asked to fill out a simple application and submit it to the Foundation at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . For more information on the Board Nomination process, please contact Kristin Urban, Nominating Committee chair, at 262 784 2863.
In addition, the Foundation is in the process of forming committees for the 2011-12 school year. Volunteers who are interested in serving on committees led by Foundation board members should contact the Foundation at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . These roles are a great way to get involved before making a board commitment when a position opens in the future.
2011-12 BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND ADVISORS
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (area, term)
- David Frank (East, 2008-2014), President
- Denise Vandenbush (Central, 2011-2015), Treasurer
- Shelley Botchek (East, 2010-2013), Secretary
- Laura Schmidt, Executive Director (Central, 2008-TBD)
- Dr. Matt Gibson, SDE Superintendent
DIRECTORS-AT-LARGE (area, term)
- Dorothy Smaglick (East, 2007-2013)
- Connie Menchal (Central, 2009-2012)
- Brian Kilb (Central, 2009-2012)
- Philip Miller (Central, 2010-2013)
- Amy Hodges (Central, 2010-2013)
- Kristin Urban (Central, 2010-2013)
- Hope Casper (Central, 2010-2014)
- Kurt Andrae (East, 2010-2014)
- Kim Rogne (East, 2010-2015)
- Katie Urbanek (East, 2011-2013)
- Judy Hufschmidt (East, 2011-2012)
- Jeff Wurster (East, 2011-2012)
- Tom Palzewicz (Central, 2011-2014)
- Beth Dobrzynski (Central, 2011-2014)
- Albert Van Lith (East, 2011-2014)
SDE ADMINISTRATION DIRECTORS
- Don LaBonte, Principal BCHS
- Mike Sereno, Principal PPMS
- Alixis Kasmarick, Principal Tonawonda El
- Christopher Thompson, SDE Chief Information Officer
BOARD ADVISORS
- Jane Peavler, Parent Leadership Council Liaison
- Erik Owen, Alumni Development
- Shannon Dreier, Endowment Development
- Tom Gehl, School Board President
- Dan Pavletich, Principal BEHS
SCHOLARSHIP ADVISORS
- Mary Aussem, Guidance Counselor BCHS
- Jason Lippold, Guidance Counselor BEHS
CURRENT COMMITTEE CHAIRS
- Grants, Amy Hodges
- Scholarships, Dorothy Smaglick
- Endowment, Laura Schmidt
- Business Development, Tom Palzewicz
- Special Events, Beth Dobrzynski
- Ladies Night, Kristin Urban
- Winter Social, Hope Casper
- Staff/Retiree Outreach, Connie Menchal
- Alumni Outreach, Hope Casper
- Finance, Brian Kilb
- Govenance, Philip Miller
- Nominating, Kristin Urban
- Administrative Technology, Kim Rogne
