Board of Education Meeting: 11.10.26

The Elmbrook Schools Board of Education meeting on November 11, 2026, included approval to advance Bray Associates Architects to Phase 3 basic services for the district’s referendum-funded facilities work. The contract amount was not stated. The board discussed a project schedule extending through August 2029, with design beginning before construction and work planned to limit disruption to classes; officials said construction work would be competitively bid and anticipated bringing C.G. Schmidt forward at a later meeting. The board also discussed oversight and regular project updates. Separately, staff presented a preliminary financing strategy for the $100 million capital referendum, including a proposed $15 million short-term note estimated to generate a net $12,500 under current assumptions and a phased financing plan. No financing action was taken; the strategy was scheduled for further review by the Finance and Operations Committee and board action in December.

The board approved $40,507.61 in district gifts and approved consent agenda items, including early college credit opportunities. A technology and library ad hoc committee was approved to develop an instructional plan for purposeful technology and AI use across grade bands; this was a planning action, not a procurement. During public comment, a speaker questioned the district’s selection of Voya as its sole 403(b) vendor, citing RFP fee comparisons with WEA Trust; the board took no action on that issue. No other contract awards or purchasing approvals were identified.