Some Projects Moving Ahead of Schedule

The West Bend School District has prioritized the safety and security improvement projects at Green Tree and McLane Elementary Schools. Work will begin this summer on secure entries and other projects at these schools. This will help to help minimize disruption to our learning environments at these schools as well.

Over the next 3+ years, the West Bend School District will close five buildings, reconfigure grade levels, replace Jackson Elementary, and implement district-wide improvements in safety, security, and building conditions.

Work will begin in June 2025 at Green Tree Elementary to:

Relocate the main office to create a secure entry and larger health room, while replacing the former office with resource/staff space.
Modify four classrooms to include ensuite bathrooms to accommodate an Early Learning Program class.
Replace the fire alarm system.
Replace exterior doors and windows in the original building section.
Remodel existing single and common bathrooms for Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility.
Replace public address and bell systems to be integrated into the security systems for alerts, etc.

The secure entry will include laminated windows, sightlines from the reception to the exterior, and a secure, controlled entrance from the main doors to the reception area and into the rest of the building. Other projects on the site, such as repaving the east front parking lot, will be completed in summer 2026.

Work will begin in June 2025 at McLane Elementary to:

Relocate the main office to create a secure entry and larger health room, while replacing the former office with resource/staff space.
Replace the fire doors and hardware (also allows for additional levels of security).
Replace the public address and bell systems to be integrated into the security systems for alerts, etc.
Modify two classrooms to include ensuite bathrooms to accommodate an Early Learning Program class.
Replace the fire alarm system.
Replace exterior windows.
Remodel the basement/lower level bathrooms for Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility.
Replace the bleachers in the gymnasium.

Jackson Elementary - $48,000,000

W204N16850 Jackson Dr., Jackson / Currently grades K-4

Replace current school with a new building for grades K-5 that is located on district-owned land south of Main Street adjacent to the Jackson Area Community Center
Estimated opening if approved: Fall 2027
Closure of current school
Oldest section built in 1915 (two room section on south side); rest of building additions/renovations: 1955, 1961, 1963, 1968, 1996, 2000, 2001

Green Tree Elementary - $5,462,000

1330 Green Tree Rd., West Bend / Currently grades K-4

Modify four classrooms to be used for 4K by adding en-suite bathrooms; building will service grades 4K-5 if approved
Relocate office to create a secure entry, larger health room, and backfill former office with resources/staff space
Replace fire alarm system
Replace exterior doors and windows in original building section
Remodel existing single and common bathrooms for ADA accessibility
Replace integrated bell/clock and PA systems
Repave east front parking lot and driveway and LED pole lights
Replace air handling unit and system controls for HVAC
Add generator
Current school built in 1968; Addition/Renovations 1990, 1995, 2000, 2014

McLane Elementary - $5,258,000

833 Chestnut St., West Bend / Currently grades K-4

Modify two classrooms to be for 4K by adding en-suite bathrooms; building will service grades 4K-5 if approved
Renovate classrooms to create a secure entry sequence, backfill former office with resource and staff space
Replace fire alarm system
Replace all exterior windows and repair foundations
Remodel basement/lower level bathrooms for ADA accessibility
Replace bleachers in gymnasium
Replace fire doors and hardware (also allows for additional levels of security)
Parking lot work and LED pole lights
Replace public address system
Replace exterior railings
Upgrade two elevators
Current school built 1939; Addition/Renovations 1948, 1990, 2000

Silverbrook Intermediate - $4,090,000

120 N. Silverbrook Dr., West Bend / Currently grades 5 & 6

Addition of en-suite bathrooms in classrooms for kindergarten (6)
Remodel existing space to create special education program room
Replace original building loading dock
Reconfigure to be used as a K-5 school
Current school built 1965; Addition/Renovations 1995, 2014

Badger Middle - $3,260,000

727 S. 6th Ave., West Bend / Currently grades 7 & 8

Replace fire alarm system
Replace windows on original northeast section (not addressed in prior work)
Replace bleachers and gym floor
Partial remodel of locker room
Replace music room doors and hardware
The building will go back to housing grades 6-8
Current school built 1956; Addition/Renovations 2010

West Bend East and West - $40,180,000

1305 E. Decorah Rd., West Bend / Both schools in same building / Grades 9-12

Integrate Education Service Center and Alternative Education Program into East side of building with dedicated entry
Relocate office and student services and create secure entry
Move science classrooms to second floor
Consolidate math classrooms and move them into former science classrooms and renovate
Integrate ESC warehouse and renovate portions of technical education to optimize layout
Repurpose current main office for classrooms and support offices
Replace fire alarm system
Repair exterior masonry (tuckpointing and joint sealants)
Replace water-cooled chillers and West and East electrical switchgears
Replace bell/clock and PA systems
Repair foundations
Replace 75% of exterior windows
Repave East and West parking lots
Replace fieldhouse bleachers
Replace interior doors and hardware
Estimated completion: Fall 2028
Current school built 1970; Addition/Renovation 1977, 1995, 2000, 2001, 2014

Buildings to be closed: Fair Park Elementary, Decorah Elementary, Rolfs Education Center, Education Service Center

Fair Park: 519 N. Indiana Ave., West Bend

Decorah: 1225 Sylvan Way, West Bend

Education Service Center: 735 S. Main St., West Bend

Rolfs: 737 S. 3rd St., West Bend (behind the Education Service Center)

Move current Fair Park and Decorah students to Silverbrook, McLane, and Green Tree
Move current students in Rolfs to Green Tree and McLane
Move Education Service Center and alternative education program to high school building (the Education Service Center is the district office and has staff offices, a board room, and a warehouse for storage. It also has several classrooms and offices for Alternative Education program for students in grades 7-12. Rolfs is used for Early Learning classrooms.)
More than $50M in identified capital maintenance costs avoided
Closure and sale of buildings and property

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