School District of Janesville

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Local public school district

Lobbying Interests:
Local control of local school districts complemented by adequate state funding of general cost and full funding of state mandates, with special attention to IDEA and ESL mandates.

Title:
Superintendent

Contact
TE
Thomas Evert
527 S Franklin St
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 743-5050
(608) 743-5110
tevert@janesville.k12.wi.us
janesville.k12.wi.us/sdj

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
John W Eyster Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/6/2005 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 3
Assembly Bill 3
relating to: the number of pupils eligible to participate in the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
1/28/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 22
Assembly Bill 22
relating to: carrying forward a school district's unused revenue limit authority to the succeeding school year.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/28/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 53
Assembly Bill 53
relating to: funding for engineering instruction at the University of Wisconsin-Rock County campus and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/4/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 58
Assembly Bill 58
relating to: school district revenue limits and levy limits for cities, villages, towns, counties, and technical college districts.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
1/28/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 84
Assembly Bill 84
relating to: the number of school days required each school term.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/4/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Local control with flexibility. Opportunity, not mandate/requirement. Adapt to local situations throughout WI
Assembly Bill 114
Assembly Bill 114
relating to: allowing school boards and charter schools to establish single-sex schools and courses.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 346

Other
Notification Date
2/3/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 123
Assembly Bill 123
relating to: supplementing special education funding with lapsed student achievement guarantee contract moneys and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/4/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Local control with flexibility
Assembly Bill 167
Assembly Bill 167
relating to: the investment by school districts of funds held in trust to provide post-employment benefits.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 99

For
Notification Date
3/19/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 173
Assembly Bill 173
relating to: creation of a Joint Committee on State Mandates and required funding of state mandates.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/16/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
The costs of UNfunded mandates imposed by the State of Wisconsin are a significant factor contributing to the fiscal problems of local school districts and other local government throughout Wisconsin.
Assembly Bill 189
Assembly Bill 189
relating to: transportation of four-year-old kindergarten pupils attending private school.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/16/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 250
Assembly Bill 250
relating to: establishing a task force to study the financing of public schools.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/20/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
A cost-out study will provide official information as to the cost for an adequate public school education in WI. We believe it will be the hard-core data which is needed to come to good decisions for our children and youth throughout WI.
Assembly Bill 284
Assembly Bill 284
relating to: permitting an educational agency to refuse to employ or to terminate from employment an unpardoned felon.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/16/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Schools have a very high level of responsibility for children and youth and need the legally protected ability to screen employees with criminal records.
Assembly Bill 308
Assembly Bill 308
relating to: establishing a clearinghouse for information about special education transition services and vocational opportunities that are available in each county.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 218

For
Notification Date
12/3/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 362
Assembly Bill 362
relating to: services provided by a special education program.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/16/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Local school boards must have authority and flexibility to provide for mandated services effectvely and efficiently.
Assembly Bill 425
Assembly Bill 425
relating to: school and school district performance reports.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 62

For
Notification Date
5/16/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Local control with flexibility is important for effective and efficient management of quality K-12 public education throughout Wisconsin.
Assembly Bill 603
Assembly Bill 603
relating to: popular election of technical college district boards, providing an exemption from and extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
8/30/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
None
Notification Date
8/30/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 647
Assembly Bill 647
relating to: school policies on bullying.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
9/4/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Other
Notification Date
9/4/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 726
Assembly Bill 726
relating to: allowing schools and local governmental units to claim refunds of the motor vehicle fuel tax and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/8/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 804
Assembly Bill 804
relating to: a school attendance officer's duties.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
12/3/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 880
Assembly Bill 880
relating to: requiring an additional credit in mathematics and in science for a high school diploma.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
1/6/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Concerned about COMPREHENSIVE education model for all students recognizing individual educational needs/competencies. Janesville has banked on charter schools to help meet needs of students, including the International Academy.
Assembly Bill 937
Assembly Bill 937
relating to: the evaluation of the Student Achievement Guarantee in Education Program and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/24/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 938
Assembly Bill 938
relating to: reporting the number of hours of pupil instruction provided in public schools.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/24/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 945
Assembly Bill 945
relating to: special education programs for children with disabilities.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/3/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 1080
Assembly Bill 1080
relating to: granting high school credit for extracurricular sports.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/14/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Afford flexibility to local school districts. Local control is the highest priority for the Board of Education, School District of Janeville.
Assembly Joint Resolution 77
Assembly Joint Resolution 77
relating to: creating a revenue limit for the state and local governmental units, depositing excess revenue into an emergency reserve, returning excess revenue to taxpayers, elector approval for exceeding the revenue limit, state and local governmental app...

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
3/15/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Joint Resolution 94
Assembly Joint Resolution 94
relating to: calling for changes to the state's public school funding formula to be enacted by July 1, 2007.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/29/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 1
Senate Bill 1
relating to: creation of a Government Accountability Board, making appropriations, and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
11/4/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 6
Senate Bill 6
relating to: the number of pupils eligible to participate in the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/28/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Against
Notification Date
1/28/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 17
Senate Bill 17
relating to: carrying forward a school district's unused revenue limit authority to the succeeding school year.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/28/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 68
Senate Bill 68
relating to: supplementing special education funding with lapsed student achievement guarantee contract moneys and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/4/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Local control with flexibility
Senate Bill 76
Senate Bill 76
relating to: eligibility for academic excellence higher education scholarships.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/5/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 96
Senate Bill 96
relating to: independent charter schools established by University of Wisconsin institutions.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
4/5/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 101
Senate Bill 101
relating to: waivers of laws and administrative rules governing elementary and secondary education.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/22/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Local control with minimum bureaucratic infringement by any state agency, including DPI
Senate Bill 151
Senate Bill 151
relating to: permitting an educational agency to refuse to employ or to terminate from employment an unpardoned felon.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/8/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 171
Senate Bill 171
relating to: the scheduling of referenda to approve school district borrowing or exceed a school district's revenue limit.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
12/3/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Local control needs to be a top priority in Wisconsin.
Senate Bill 177
Senate Bill 177
relating to: services provided by a special education program.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
9/10/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 206
Senate Bill 206
relating to: transportation for pupils participating in the open enrollment program.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 68

Other
Notification Date
9/10/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 259
Senate Bill 259
relating to: eliminating various school district and Department of Public Instruction requirements, authorizing a city or village to abolish its police department and contract for law enforcement services with a county, authorizing a county to participate ...

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 220

For
Notification Date
10/4/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 286
Senate Bill 286
relating to: school district human growth and development programs.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 445

Against
Notification Date
9/10/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 310
Senate Bill 310
relating to: school policies on bullying.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
8/31/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
None
Notification Date
8/31/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 313
Senate Bill 313
relating to: reimbursement for school medical services under the Medical Assistance program.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
9/4/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
School districts in other states receive 90% reimbursement for eligible costs. The WI state revenue cap makes more equitable reimbursement the more important for local school districts in WI.
Senate Bill 325
Senate Bill 325
relating to: indoor environmental quality in schools and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
10/11/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Concerned that Committee/Task Force created by this legislation does NOT report to the legislature for review and follow-up implementation. The direct move to rule-making is inappropriate.
Senate Bill 412
Senate Bill 412
relating to: the deadline for school districts to determine, and to notify municipalities of, their tax levies.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
12/3/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 519
Senate Bill 519
relating to: the evaluation of the Student Achievement Guarantee in Education Program and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/24/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 520
Senate Bill 520
relating to: reporting the number of hours of pupil instruction provided in public schools.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 252

For
Notification Date
1/24/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 529
Senate Bill 529
relating to: special education programs for children with disabilities.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 258

For
Notification Date
2/3/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Resolution 41
Senate Resolution 41
requesting a summit on civic education and providing for the preparation of a report and recommendations to promote and enhance civic education in Wisconsin schools.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/1/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
District Administrator, Dr. Tom Evert, was chair of the Wisconsin Civics Action Task Force - SD-Janesville stands ready to actively participate in the planning and implementing of this Joint Resolution.
Senate Resolution 63
Senate Resolution 63
creating a revenue limit for the state and local governmental units, depositing excess revenue into an emergency reserve, returning excess revenue to taxpayers, elector approval for exceeding the revenue limit, state and local governmental approval for red...

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
3/15/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Budget Bill Subjects

Public Instruction: Categorical Aids
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Instruction: Categorical Aids

Notification Date
3/4/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Comments
Increases in categorical aids are needed in context with both the increasing number of students covered by categorical aids and the increasing costs for mandated and needed services.

Public Instruction: General School Aids
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Instruction: General School Aids

Notification Date
3/4/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Comments
The restoration of 2/3 is very imporant to offset whatever Property Tax Freeze becomes law. After the years of State Revenue Limit, local school districts will have to reduce the quality of K-12 public education if revenues are reduced.

Public Instruction: Revenue Limits
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Instruction: Revenue Limits

Notification Date
3/4/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Comments
It is interesting that repeal of QEO is proposed without any adjustment in revenue limits. In fact, in the context of a Property Tax Freeze, one is left to ask who is doing the arithmetic!

Public Instruction: School District Operations
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Instruction: School District Operations

Notification Date
3/4/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Comments
The more LOCAL CONTROL, the better. Mandates imposed by the state need to be re-assessed and repeal ought to be considered.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

LRB 1357/1 School Finance Study developed by Rep. Sherman.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 1357/1 School Finance Study developed by Rep. Sherman.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
3/11/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Appropriate EDUCATIONAL testing in schools with review of NCLB expectations in terms of reimbursement on mandates and quality of tests.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Appropriate EDUCATIONAL testing in schools with review of NCLB expectations in terms of reimbursement on mandates and quality of tests.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/10/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Appropriate mandate relief for PK-12 public schools in WI.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Appropriate mandate relief for PK-12 public schools in WI.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/10/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Appropriate reform of healthcare system, including insurance, to provide quality healthcare at a reasonable cost. All WI citizens need to be provided reasonable healthcare.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Appropriate reform of healthcare system, including insurance, to provide quality healthcare at a reasonable cost. All WI citizens need to be provided reasonable healthcare.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/10/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Appropriate use of eLearning, virtual schools and distance learning in PK-12 public education.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Appropriate use of eLearning, virtual schools and distance learning in PK-12 public education.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/10/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

General attention to PK-12 public school finance and administration
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
General attention to PK-12 public school finance and administration

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/10/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Mandates and funding for special education services (IDEA)
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Mandates and funding for special education services (IDEA)

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/10/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Support in every way possible OPEN state government processes with appropriate participation of all constituents of an issue/situation. Open agreements openly arrived at! Public hearing for ALL public issues!!!!
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Support in every way possible OPEN state government processes with appropriate participation of all constituents of an issue/situation. Open agreements openly arrived at! Public hearing for ALL public issues!!!!

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/10/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Support LRB 3194/2 to repeal the penalty imposed on local school districts which do not levy to the full level of their state revenue limit.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Support LRB 3194/2 to repeal the penalty imposed on local school districts which do not levy to the full level of their state revenue limit.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/10/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Youth Options as an UNfunded mandate - LOCAL CONTROL. More local control over costs with concern for optimal educational opportunities for ALL students.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Youth Options as an UNfunded mandate - LOCAL CONTROL. More local control over costs with concern for optimal educational opportunities for ALL students.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/10/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Total Lobbying Effort

  2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2005
January - June
$8,218.00
2005
July - December
$9,214.28
2006
January - June
$8,546.01
2006
July - December
$7,353.71
Total $33,332.00
Total Hours Communicating 2005
January - June
62.75
2005
July - December
25.75
2006
January - June
25.00
2006
July - December
3.00
Total 116.50
Total Hours Other 2005
January - June
345.75
2005
July - December
312.50
2006
January - June
286.50
2006
July - December
203.25
Total 1148.00

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

relating to: carrying forward a school district's unused revenue limit authority to the succeeding school year.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
10%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 3%
relating to: carrying forward a school district's unused revenue limit authority to the succeeding school year.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
10%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 3%
relating to: the number of school days required each school term.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
10%
2005
July - December
15%
2006
January - June
25%
2006
July - December
Total 13%
relating to: supplementing special education funding with lapsed student achievement guarantee contract moneys and making an appropriation.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
10%
2005
July - December
10%
2006
January - June
15%
2006
July - December
Total 10%
relating to: school and school district performance reports.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
10%
2005
July - December
10%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 6%
relating to: creation of a Government Accountability Board, making appropriations, and providing penalties.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
10%
2006
January - June
10%
2006
July - December
Total 5%
relating to: supplementing special education funding with lapsed student achievement guarantee contract moneys and making an appropriation.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
10%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 3%

Budget Bill Subjects

2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
10%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 3%

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
10%
Total 2%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
15%
Total 2%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
25%
Total 4%

Minor Efforts

(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)

Minor Efforts
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
50%
2005
July - December
35%
2006
January - June
50%
2006
July - December
50%
Total 46%

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures