Milwaukee Public Schools

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Serving the needs of the students of the Milwaukee Public School District.

Lobbying Interests:
Any legislation pertaining to education and school financing.

CEO Name:
Suzanne M. Lundin
Policy Analyst

Contact
CS
Ceasar Stinson
PO Box 2181
Milwaukee, WI 53201-2181
(414) 475-8187
(414) 475-8270
stinsoc@mail.milwaukee.k12.wi.us
www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us.

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Ceasar Stinson Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/3/2007 Withdrawn On N/A
Christopher Thiel Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/3/2007 Withdrawn On N/A
Michelle Nate Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/3/2007 Withdrawn On N/A
William Andrekopoulos Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/3/2007 Withdrawn On N/A
William Broydrick Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/4/2007 Withdrawn On N/A
Ramie Leonard Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/4/2007 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 112
Assembly Bill 112
relating to: exempting school districts from the motor vehicle fuel tax.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/19/2007
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 136
Assembly Bill 136
relating to: allowing schools and local governmental units to claim refunds of the motor vehicle fuel tax and alternate fuels tax and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/19/2007
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 235
Assembly Bill 235
relating to: an income and franchise tax credit for workplace wellness programs, granting rule-making authority, and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/7/2007
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 404
Assembly Bill 404
relating to: payment of the costs of advanced placement examinations taken by certain pupils.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/15/2007
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 482
Assembly Bill 482
relating to: prohibiting the Milwaukee Public Schools from imposing residency requirements on teachers.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
3/10/2008
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 484
Assembly Bill 484
relating to: removal of a pupil from class, from any portion of school property, or from a school-sponsored activity.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/15/2007
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 27
Assembly Joint Resolution 27
relating to: prohibiting the state from using bonds to pay for operating costs, reimbursing the reasonable costs of imposing state mandates, and prohibiting the use of segregated funds for other purposes (first consideration).

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
11/16/2007
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 295
Senate Bill 295
relating to: limiting the use of the lowest responsible bidder process and requiring local units of government to use the qualification-based selection process for certain public works consulting contracts.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
3/10/2008
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: Administrative and Other Funding
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Instruction: Administrative and Other Funding

Notification Date
4/2/2007
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.

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

Notification Date
4/2/2007
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.

Public Instruction: Choice, Charter and Open Enrollment
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Instruction: Choice, Charter and Open Enrollment

Notification Date
4/2/2007
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.

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

Notification Date
4/2/2007
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.

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

Notification Date
4/2/2007
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.

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

Notification Date
4/2/2007
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.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Budget, DPI, Categorical Aids
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Budget, DPI, Categorical Aids

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
7/29/2008
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, DPI, General School Aids
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Budget, DPI, General School Aids

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
7/29/2008
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, DPI, Milwaukee Parental Choice Program, Charter School Funding, Open Enrollment
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Budget, DPI, Milwaukee Parental Choice Program, Charter School Funding, Open Enrollment

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
7/29/2008
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.

Public Instruction: Categorical Aids
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Public Instruction: Categorical Aids

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/30/2008
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.

Public Instruction: Choice, Charter and Open Enrollment
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Public Instruction: Choice, Charter and Open Enrollment

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/30/2008
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.

Public Instruction: General School Aids
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Public Instruction: General School Aids

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/30/2008
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.

Public Instruction: Administrative and Other Funding
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Public Instruction: Administrative and Other Funding

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/30/2008
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

  2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2007
January - June
$100,850.73
2007
July - December
$80,143.26
2008
January - June
$42,322.70
2008
July - December
$31,219.17
Total $254,535.87
Total Hours Communicating 2007
January - June
161.25
2007
July - December
108.37
2008
January - June
65.25
2008
July - December
26.80
Total 361.67
Total Hours Other 2007
January - June
514.50
2007
July - December
397.63
2008
January - June
305.75
2008
July - December
217.00
Total 1434.88

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

relating to: exempting school districts from the motor vehicle fuel tax.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
1%
2008
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: allowing schools and local governmental units to claim refunds of the motor vehicle fuel tax and alternate fuels tax and making an appropriation.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
1%
2008
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: payment of the costs of advanced placement examinations taken by certain pupils.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
1%
2008
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: removal of a pupil from class, from any portion of school property, or from a school-sponsored activity.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
1%
2008
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: limiting the use of the lowest responsible bidder process and requiring local units of government to use the qualification-based selection process for certain public works consulting contracts.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
1%
2008
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: prohibiting the Milwaukee Public Schools from imposing residency requirements on teachers.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
10%
2008
July - December
5%
Total 3%

Budget Bill Subjects

2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
75%
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 28%

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
10%
2008
January - June
15%
2008
July - December
Total 6%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
20%
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
15%
Total 8%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
20%
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
20%
Total 8%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
35%
2008
July - December
Total 7%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
60%
Total 8%

Minor Efforts

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

Minor Efforts
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
25%
2007
July - December
15%
2008
January - June
15%
2008
July - December
Total 17%

Other Matters

Includes time spent on:

  • Gubernatorial nominations
  • Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication

Other Matters
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
35%
2008
January - June
20%
2008
July - December
Total 14%

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures