Votes at a glance: What the Elmbrook board approved Oct. 13

The Elmbrook School District Board of Education recorded the following formal actions at its Oct. 13 meeting.

1) Tax and revenue anticipation note (TRAN) • What: Authorization of a taxable tax- and revenue-anticipation promissory note for short-term cash flow. • Amount: Not to exceed $9,000,000 (Town Bank). • Outcome: Approved, roll-call vote 7–0.

2) Architect finalists for 20‑year facility plan • What: Confirm administration’s recommendation of two architecture finalists for interviews (Epstein Yuen Architects; Bray Architects). • Outcome: Approved, roll-call vote 5–2.

3) Selection team membership • What: Authorize the Finance & Operations Committee to serve as the board’s selection team for architect and construction manager interviews and recommendations to the full board. • Outcome: Approved unanimously (7–0).

4) Revised code of conduct and ethics (Policy 9,120) • What: Adoption of a revised code of conduct and ethics, with in-session amendments requiring closed-session consequences be voted in open session and clarifying the complaint-handling path if the complaint concerns the board president. • Outcome: Approved, roll-call vote 6–1.

5) Recent gifts • What: Acceptance of July 2025 recent gifts to the district in the amount of $29,935.55 and posting donor names on the district website. • Outcome: Approved on voice vote.

6) Consent agenda and minutes • What: Approval of routine consent agenda items; the board split and separately approved several minutes (with one abstention recorded for September 30 by Sam Hughes). • Outcome: Consent agenda carried; minutes approved as recorded.

Notes: Where votes were recorded by roll call, the board clerk recorded individual member votes and those tallies are reflected above. Several items discussed at length — notably the facility plan and architect selection — will return for additional board action after interviews and cost estimates are developed.