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West Bend board hears referendum construction updates for Greentree, McLean and new Jackson Elementary
Summary
Architects and contractors told the West Bend School Board that Greentree and McLean projects will start construction this June and remain within pre-referendum budgets, while schematic design for a new Jackson Elementary continues with a planned 2026–27 construction window and fall 2027 opening.
Officials from EUA (design) and Findorff (construction) updated the West Bend Joint School District No. 1 Board of Education on progress for projects funded by the district’s fall referendum, focusing on Greentree Elementary, McLean Elementary and the new Jackson Elementary.
The presentation said Greentree and McLean have moved up on the district’s schedule so work will begin this June with construction wrapping into early fall. A Findorff representative reported a budget of $5,460,000 for the Greentree scope and said that, "we're right on track with pre ref budget," while the consultants emphasized these numbers are schematic-level estimates that will be refined during the next design phases.
Why it matters: the Greentree and McLean work prioritizes secure-entry sequences and accessibility changes the board identified as urgent. For Jackson, the district is designing a new building on Jackson Drive and intends to bid the new-school construction in winter 2025–26, with construction in spring 2026 through summer 2027 and an opening in fall 2027.
Greentree and McLean:…
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