CONNECTING THE ELMBROOK SCHOOLS COMMUNITY
INSIDE THIS EDITION • Community input requested on 20-Year Facility Plan • Board of Education Candidate Profiles • Stringfest Elementary hosts Adaptive PE Takeover with The Ability Center • Become What’s Next highlights state athletics, robotics, and educator honors • Dixon Elementary hosts Adaptive PE Takeover with The Ability Center
PLANNING FOR OUR FUTURE YOUR INPUT NEEDED ON 20-YEAR FACILITY PLAN
The Elmbrook Board of Education has narrowed its 20-year facility roadmap to two primary options following extensive analysis with architecture and construction experts. Our goal is to protect the community’s greatest assets - our schools - while ensuring fiscal responsibility for every homeowner.
STRATEGIC REINVESTMENT Many of our schools were built before 1970 and require strategic updates to meet today’s safety and educational standards. The proposed plan targets critical needs at four schools totaling $100 million. To remain proactive, the District is also prepared to invest an additional $71 million from the annual operating budget over the next decade to maintain all district buildings and avoid costly deferred maintenance.
A UNIQUE TAX OPPORTUNITY In 2028, the debt portion of the school tax rate is scheduled to expire. This creates a "reinvestment window" where the District could fund up to $85 million in facility improvements without increasing the debt-related tax rate above current levels.
JOIN THE CONVERSATION Your feedback is essential. We invite all residents to participate in our upcoming community survey to help prioritize these solutions and funding strategies. Please visit www.elmbrookschools.org/facilityplanning to learn more and expect your printed survey to arrive in mid-April.
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LOWEST MILL RATE
ZERO DEFERRED MAINTENANCE
Aaa RATING
Lowest mill rate in district history in 2025 at $6.26
$100 million invested from operating budget to maintain and improve facilities
One of only three Aaa bond ratings among 421 Wisconsin districts