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Parents urge board to preserve Fairview South as trustees weigh two renovation options
Summary
The board heard hours of testimony and debate about whether to renovate Fairview South or move cooperative programming to North Avenue; no final decision was made and several board members asked for a clearer district vision on special-education service delivery before committing to a path.
Brookfield — Dozens of residents, staff and board members spent the meeting discussing two competing facility options for the Elmbrook cooperative (Fairview South vs. North Avenue), the programs each site could host and the district’s long‑term strategy for special education.
Administration presented two design options and cost estimates from a construction partner. The Fairview South option focuses on renovating the east wing and the gym, improving public restrooms, adding sensory rooms and preserving outdoor spaces used for community events. The North Avenue option would be a more extensive building makeover and would require a broader HVAC replacement. Administration said both designs meet the cooperative’s design requirements for class sizes…
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