At the Nov. 11 meeting, student representatives from both Brookfield East and Brookfield Central reported favorable impressions of the Elmbrook Promise — the district initiative intended to let students earn more than 30 college and post-secondary credits while in high school — but said awareness is uneven.

Central’s student rep said students were excited by opportunities to exploreCareer pathways and earn college credit but reported that many students miss a single post‑secondary night and therefore do not access available options. To address that gap, students proposed LancerLink information sessions to reach students during the school day and suggested stronger counselor engagement in freshman and sophomore years so families and students can plan earlier.

Brookfield East’s rep reported a survey of student council members showing common suggestions: dedicated excellence periods, one-on-one counselor meetings beyond existing ACP meetings, and clearer descriptions of AP and dual-credit course rigor and outcomes. Students said expanded communications (student panels, family nights, short explainer videos) could improve equitable access.

Board members praised the student initiative to propose concrete steps and suggested the district incorporate LancerLink sessions and counselor outreach into implementation planning. No formal action was taken; students said they will run pilot information sessions and coordinate with counselors.