Elmbrook’s Future Teachers LAUNCH program has been shaping the next generation of educators since its inception in 2017. This innovative program has brought Elmbrook graduates back to the district as high-quality educators. The first graduate of the program was hired by Elmbrook in 2022, and since then, the district has welcomed two teachers, two teacher interns, and Wisconsin’s first teacher apprentice, all products of the Future Teachers program. This vital pipeline is addressing workforce shortages in education while cultivating a talented and dedicated workforce for the Elmbrook community.
SALE OF HILLSIDE
In January, the Board of Education voted unanimously to sell the former Hillside Elementary School and property. Following two community listening sessions and several planning meetings, the Board’s decision was rooted in the community’s feedback as they sold the property to a single-family home residential builder. The process of the sale will likely be completed in the next 6 months and funds will be allocated to active facility costs.
This sale marks the completion of a 2023 strategic goal in facility planning targeting two District properties; the Hillside property and Fairview South, which will be renovated this summer. District e orts have already turned to completing a Master Facility Plan for all District facilities.
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The Brookfield Central Chamber Choir performed with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra
GROWING WITH SEEDS OF TOMORROW
Elmbrook’s Food Service Department launched ‘Seeds of Tomorrow’ in 2023, growing fresh lettuce for the District from the Fairview South kitchen. The student-led program involves Fairview South and Ecology Club students from Brookfield Central & East in growing and harvesting.
In 2024-25, the Elmbrook Education Foundation committed to raising $65,000 to expand the program with more Fork Farms units. The initiative has:
Reduced food waste by 40%
Saved
$35,000 annually
Harvested 850 pounds of lettuce (as of January)
Grown lettuce in 4 weeks from seed to harvest
The program continues to o set rising food costs while providing fresh, healthy meal options.
BOARD OF EDUCATION CANDIDATE PROFILES
AMIT SINGH AREA II
Four candidates are vying for two seats on the School District of Elmbrook’s Board of Education. Because Board members represent the entire District, all residents can select one candidate for each seat in the spring election on Tuesday, April 1, 2025.
1. I immigrated to the U.S. from India as a child and learned English through my public school’s ESL program. My public education strengthened my character, grew my resilience, and was foundational to my professional achievements and personal success. I want to ensure that Elmbrook continues to focus on merit-based academic excellence. I will responsibly manage taxpayers’ $75 million annual investment in our schools with strong fiscal stewardship. I will also guide Elmbrook’s responsible use of learning technology to enable excellent outcomes for our next generation of students.
2. Delivering excellent results for Elmbrook’s diverse stakeholders requires strong experience in building and sustaining e ective relationships. I bring these skills to the Board as a successful physician and educator. Learn more by visiting my website: SinghforElmbrook.com.
District Resident: Since 2018; Education: University of Massachusetts Amherst Isenberg School of Management - Master of Business Administration; New York College of Osteopathic Medicine - Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Boston University- Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering; Profession: Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin Department of Anesthesiology; Associate Vice Chair of the Community-Based Ambulatory and Pain Practice at Medical College of Wisconsin, Department of Anesthesiology
WES SYLLA AREA II
1. I am running to ensure that: 1) every child in our community receives the same high-quality education that I obtained as a student of Elmbrook; 2) we continue to foster a supportive environment that attracts and retains the best teachers for Elmbrook; and 3) your voice is heard, respected, and valued.
2. As a lawyer and compliance director, I will bring a detailed approach to complex topics, and the ability to advocate positions, communicate e ectively, and respect other perspectives. As a resident for over twenty years, I understand and share our community’s values of academic excellence and fiscal responsibility. As a parent, I have a vested interest in the continued success of our students and schools.
District Resident: 1991-2011; 2021-Present Education: Graduate of Brookfield East High School; BA, University of Minnesota Twin-Cities; JD, University of Illinois College of Law Profession: Compliance Director at Ascension Health
AREA II
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SCHOOL START TIMES
This representative committee, made up of parents, sta , students, and a board member, is working to align sleep research with a more favorable school start time schedule. California (2022) and Florida (2026) have passed laws requiring middle and high schools to start after 8 a.m. While the District’s three-tier start time model, in place for over 25 years, is largely driven by transportation and financial constraints, the Committee has spent five months studying research and data to consider options that will positively impact students' education. Representatives will present recommendations to the Board on March 18, 2025, with any changes not expected until at least the 2026-2027 school year.
CURRENT 3-TIER START TIME MODEL
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Each candidate was asked to respond to the following two questions and their answers are posted here, unedited, as they were submitted to the District.
1. Why have you chosen to seek election to the Elmbrook Board of Education?
2. What experience do you have that will help you best represent the Elmbrook electorate?
CHERYL MILNES
AT-LARGE
1. Our community benefits from the investment we make in our public schools. My children and grandchildren have enjoyed exceptional educational opportunities in Elmbrook. I am thankful for skilled teachers who enriched them with knowledge and inspired them to strive. As a board member, I will ensure that every student in Elmbrook may flourish educationally, and that our mission remains focused on excellence. As a CPA and business owner, I will prioritize fiscal responsibility, I will advocate for student safety, and I will work to enable strong educational outcomes for all.
2. I bring governance experience on nonprofit boards, strategic decision-making skills, and a mindset of accountability. Former BCHS PTO President, Elmbrook Education Foundation Board member, and Elmbrook Church Elder Board O cer. Learn more at CherylforElmbrook.com.
LIZ BEAUDOIN
AT-LARGE
1. I am inspired by our students. My demonstrated commitment to Elmbrook is through many years of hands-on volunteer leadership in our schools alongside students and educators. I strive to improve board dynamics that can erode trust and impede decision making. My professional expertise in communication and governance o ers a clear path toward stronger collaboration between our school board and community.
2. The most valuable experience I o er is as a district parent. In fact, I am the only current district parent seeking election. I have parented my children through our ever-changing landscape of lockdown drills, smart phones, social media and global pandemic. I have a deep understanding of the issues faced by families, and I am energized to tackle these as an Elmbrook school board member.
-Elmbrook Student
3555 North Calhoun Road
Brookfield, WI 53005
262.781.3030
Elizabeth Nelson, Associate Principal at PPMS, has been named the 2024 WI Middle School Associate Principal of the Year.
Elmbrook has a total of 23 National Merit Scholarship Finalists for 2025. Recognition for this achievement is based on a student’s performance and their state and national rank on the PSAT exam.
ENROLL TODAY
Elmbrook provides a top-tier education that begins in our five amazing elementary schools and continues through our two middle and two high schools.
#1 WISCONSIN DISTRICT school district ranking by niche.com
ELMBROOK PROMISE
UNIFIED SPORTS
all high school students have access to 30 college credits before graduation
CO-CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES
over 100 sports, clubs and activities o ered to students in 4K-12th grade
Elmbrook's Unified Sports takes center court, benefiting all students with and without disabilities. Brookfield East senior Hannah Christianson started the program in 2023, and it expanded to the middle schools this year.
