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Elmbrook board narrows architecture search to two finalists amid sharp debate over scope and cost
Summary
The board voted 5–2 to interview Epstein Yuen Architects and Bray Architects as finalists for a 20‑year facility plan. Debate centered on whether the planning process assumes an $80 million project and on how the board should balance wants and needs.
The Elmbrook School District Board on Oct. 13 approved administration’s recommendation to narrow the search for architectural services to two finalists — Epstein Yuen Architects and Bray Architects — and to proceed with interviews.
The vote to confirm the two finalists was 5–2. Board members who voted yes said they wanted professional help to develop a long-range plan, cost options and clearer estimates; board members who voted no said the process felt prematurely focused on large-scale spending and that administration should first define needs before selecting firms.
Why it matters: The district is developing a 20‑year facility plan to identify capital maintenance needs,…
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