Green Tree and McLane Projects

The West Bend School District moved the timeline of projects at Green Tree and McLane Elementary Schools ahead by one year. During summer 2025, a number of projects were completed at both schools. In addition, a few projects will extend into the fall and others will take place in summer 2026. 

Accomplishments in summer 2025 at Green Tree Elementary:

• Relocated the main office to create a secure entry sequence, larger health room, and offices.

• Carefully removed and relayed brick moved to install new doors/windows and support beams for secure entrance sequence.

• Developed approximately 4500 square feet for new office space, secure entrance, support services spaces for students/staff, expanded nurses space.

• Installed new electrical wiring, LED light fixtures, and energy-saving sensors/dimmers; added low-voltage wiring for updated office security systems.

• Completed ADA restroom updates in kindergarten and early learning areas; reinstalled lockers after necessary mechanical work and concrete infills.

• Reconfigured classrooms to office space and old office repurposing - 10 spaces now configured into 20 updated spaces for students and staff.

• Replaced hallway flooring in all older areas of the school.

• Replaced the fire alarm system, which was installed, tested and inspected.

• Demolished and installed 26 window openings in the original building sections, with final caulking and trim painting to be complete over the next two weeks.

• Remodeled existing single and common bathrooms for ADA accessibility. Bathroom remodels included complete demolition, cutting open the flooring for new waste pipe, new water service piping, concrete infills, new framing of bathroom walls, installation of 36 new fixtures, new tiling, and wiring.

• Replaced controls and in-ceiling equipment for HVAC in preparation for full replacement of air handling unit and system controls during winter break.

• Prepared space for a generator and conduit with interior panels installed.
  
  

Accomplished in summer 2025 at McLane Elementary:

• Renovated classrooms to create a secure entry sequence, larger health room, and offices.

• Replaced the fire alarm system, which was installed, tested, and inspected.

• Replaced more than 90 windows (some original), prioritizing learning spaces; updated ceilings, soffits, and HVAC piping to accommodate installations.

• Remodeled basement/lower level bathrooms for ADA accessibility including new plumbing, fixtures, flooring, partitions, and service lines.

• Replaced fire doors and hardware.

• Installed 75 new HVAC sensors/thermostats with centralized computer-based controls for efficiency.

• Matched new tile flooring to original building style for consistency and future flexibility.

• Added new ventilation systems for restrooms and HVAC equipment for renovated office, health room area, Early Learning room, and lower-level restrooms.

Green Tree Photos

McLane Photos

Fall 2025 and Summer 2026 Green Tree and McLane Projects

Work to be Completed in Fall 2025

Green Tree:

• Installation of hallway trim around new flooring.

• Future 4K classrooms are being completed which includes: casework, ADA bathrooms, and tile installation.

• Replacement of security systems that run the bells, clocks, and public address (PA) system.

• Integrate new fire alarm system with other safety/security systems (see above).

• Finishing final installation of updated security controls (see above) and demolishing old fire alarm system (still in place, but disconnected as the new one is now online).

• Exterior doors to be replaced in September.

• Installation of generator when it is delivered in October.

McLane:

• Modifying a classroom for 4K by adding an en-suite bathroom. Since this room will not be used until fall 2026, this work will be completed in the fall.

• Replacement of security systems that run the bells, clocks, and public address (PA) system.

• Integrate new fire alarm system with other safety/security systems (see above).

• Finishing final installation of updated security controls (see above) and demolishing old fire alarm system (still in place, but disconnected as the new one is now online).

Improvements Scheduled for Summer 2026

Green Tree:

• Reconfigure the east front parking lot and driveway.

• Replace the LED pole lights.

McLane:

• Work on foundation as part of the parking lot replacement.

• Replace gymnasium bleachers (will be coordinated with gym floor replacement)

• Repaving of the parking lot and the LED pole lights.

• Replacing exterior railings.

• Replacing one elevator (other elevator removed).