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 EEF Board is elected each June for the following year. 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 2012-13 school year. Volunteers who are interested in serving on committees led by Foundation board members should fill out a VOLUNTEER INTEREST FORM or 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. Interest forms are requested by May 31st to aid in planning but can be submitted at any time.
2012-13 BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND ADVISORS
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (area, term)
- David Frank (East, 2008-2014), President
- Kim Rogne (Central, 2010-2015), Vice President
- Shannon Dreier (Central, 2012-2015), Treasurer
- Kristin Urban (Central, 2010-2013), Executive Secretary
- Mark Hansen, SDE Superintendent
DIRECTORS-AT-LARGE (area, term)
- Dorothy Smaglick (East, 2007-2013)
- Philip Miller (Central, 2010-2013)
- Shelley Botchek (East, 2010-2013)
- Amy Hodges (Central, 2010-2013)
- Katie Urbanek (East, 2011-2013)
- Hope Casper (Central, 2010-2014)
- Kurt Andrae (East, 2010-2014)
- Hope Casper (Central, 2010-2014)
- Judy Hufschmidt (East, 2011-2012)
- Tom Palzewicz (2011-2014)
- Beth Dobrzynski (Central, 2011-2014)
- Albert Van Lith (East, 2011-2014)
- Dr. Matt Gibson (East, 2012-2015)
SDE ADMINISTRATION DIRECTORS
- Dan Pavletich, Principal BEHS
- Mike Sereno, Principal PPMS
- Jeanne Siegenthaler, Principal Dixon Elementary
BOARD ADVISORS
- Jane Peavler, Most Influential Educator Program
- Jean Lambert, School Board Liaison
- Don Labonte, Principal BCHS
SCHOLARSHIP ADVISORS
- Mary Aussem, Guidance Counselor BCHS
- Jason Lippold, Guidance Counselor BEHS
CURRENT COMMITTEE CHAIRS
- Grants, Amy Hodges
- Scholarships, Dorothy Smaglick
- Endowment, Dr. Matt Gibson
- Business Development, Tom Palzewicz/Kim Rogne
- Special Events, Beth Dobrzynski/Hope Casper
- Staff/Retiree Outreach, TBD
- Volunteer Outreach, Beth Dobrzynski
- Alumni Outreach, Katie Urbanek
- Finance, Shannon Dreier
- Governance, Philip Miller
- Nominating, Kristin Urban
- Administrative Technology, Kim Rogne
