Waukesha Times

In June 2023, the Elmbrook Board of Education established a district goal to "Establish a master facility plan for each of our facilities, beginning with Hillside and Fairview South by June 2024."

After nearly a year of discussion and consideration of several options, the Board unanimously supported listing the former Hillside Elementary property located at 2250 Lynette Lane, Brookfield, WI 53045. The District’s listing agent, Colliers, will market the property immediately and respond to potential buyers for at least the next 90 days through September 18, 2024.

The decision follows several months of School Board discussions and consideration of various options for the property. The Board reviewed current and five-year projected enrollment data for the District which does not support the need for an additional elementary school location. Similarly, there are no current or projected program needs that would benefit from a District location on the west side. Should future enrollment growth occur, more cost-effective options exist such as expanding existing facilities or modifying grade configurations.

The Board also considered keeping the property in the District’s portfolio to create a community space or establishing a coalition of partners to meet a community need. These options remain under consideration as potential buyers are solicited. Background information supporting these discussions can be found in the most recent Board agenda discussion item on May 21, 2024. Additionally, a community feedback session was held to solicit input on potential uses for the Hillside property.

Parties interested in learning more about the Hillside property can contact Joe Eldredge at joe.eldredge@colliers.com or 414-278-6825. Any potential sale must be approved by the Board of Education.