At the Nov. 11 Elmbrook board meeting, resident and attorney Angie Pingle criticized a Nov. 5 closed session related to public records litigation and raised specific concerns about the Southeastern Wisconsin School Alliance agreement (missing Appendix A, unclear fee/overage rules, contract-term/invoice mismatch and change in fiscal intermediary).
The Elmbrook School District Board approved CG Schmidt as the construction manager to support Bray Architects and district staff in creating a 20-year facilities plan after reviewing nine proposals and interviewing three finalists; the motion passed by voice vote.
Student representatives told the Elmbrook board that the Elmbrook Promise (30+ college credits opportunity) is valued but unevenly known; they recommended LancerLink info sessions and earlier counselor outreach to expand participation.
The board approved the consent agenda, reappointed Christie Westfall as deputy clerk for election duties, accepted $53,394.83 in recent gifts, and discussed appointing a clerk pro tem effective at the December meeting.
The Elmbrook School District Board recognized 2025 state champions on Nov. 11, presenting certificates to Peyton Haugen (WIAA Division I golf champion) and members of the Brookfield East girls tennis team following coaches’ remarks and student reflections.
The Elmbrook School District Board of Education voted 5-2 on Oct. 23 to hire Bray Architects to develop a 20-year facilities plan, awarding a phase-1 planning engagement for $9,500.
The Elmbrook School District Board of Education on Oct. 23 approved a levy-stabilization strategy intended to smooth the districts mill rate and unanimously adopted the districts adjusted 2025-26 budget (the F39 scenario).
Student representatives from Brookfield Central and Brookfield East briefed the board on fall activities: high AP pass rates at Central, National Merit semifinalists, arts and athletics highlights, and suggestions to improve freshman outreach and club communications.
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.
Two residents praised the renovated Fairview South and one urged greater transparency and accountability after a recent lawsuit, citing more than $85,000 in district attorney billing that she said the district ultimately lost.