School District of Janesville

Registered Principal Details

Cessation Date
7/15/2008 12:00:00 AM

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Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
John W Eyster Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/11/2007 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 30
Assembly Bill 30
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
2/2/2007
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.
Assembly Bill 103
Assembly Bill 103
relating to: requiring an additional credit in mathematics and in science for a high school diploma.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
3/18/2007
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.
Comments
Local school boards know the situation and need to have full responsibility and authority to set graduation credit requirements.
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
3/3/2007
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 165
Assembly Bill 165
relating to: transportation of four-year-old kindergarten pupils attending private schools.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/12/2007
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 203
Assembly Bill 203
relating to: electronic seat check reminders on school buses, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
3/26/2007
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.
Comments
Local control with effective supervision of bus drivers. UNfunded mandate.
Assembly Bill 207
Assembly Bill 207
relating to: regulation of cable television and video service providers.

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 42

Other
Notification Date
5/10/2007
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.
Comments
With amendment guaranteeing local access, the District could support this bill.
Assembly Bill 282
Assembly Bill 282
relating to: threatening a school official.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/1/2007
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.
Comments
Increasing threats to school personnel necessitate the provision for felony charges. It is understood that local school and police authorities make strategic decisions dealing with individual situations.
Assembly Bill 286
Assembly Bill 286
relating to: applications to attend a virtual charter school under the open enrollment program.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
6/1/2007
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.
Comments
Concern for time to manage staffing and prepare for next school year. The July-August dates in the bill would be too late for appropriate educational decision-making.
Assembly Bill 327
Assembly Bill 327
relating to: school district youth options programs and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/9/2007
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.
Comments
Local control is a primary value. Too often, especially in the currrent situation, a board MUST fund a student option request rather than provide a service which the local board considers much more significant and important.
Assembly Bill 350
Assembly Bill 350
relating to: creation of a Joint Committee on State Mandates and required funding of state mandates.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
7/14/2007
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.
Comments
Control of UNfunded state mandates is desperately needed!
Assembly Bill 375
Assembly Bill 375
relating to: the number of school days required each school term.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/9/2007
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.
Comments
A "day" is NOT a "day" as currently implemented in WI. The bottom-line is "instructional time. Let local control manage TIME among the days. Flexibility would enrich management of healthy learning situations.
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
8/7/2007
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.
Comments
Needed clarification for funding for AP exams.
Senate Bill 8
Senate Bill 8
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
3/2/2007
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.
Senate Bill 41
Senate Bill 41
relating to: requiring an additional credit in mathematics and in science for a high school diploma.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
3/18/2007
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.
Comments
Local school boards know the situation and need to have full responsibility and authority to set graduation credit requirements.
Senate Bill 84
Senate Bill 84
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
11/7/2007
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.
Senate Bill 107
Senate Bill 107
relating to: regulation of cable television and video service providers.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
5/8/2007
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.
Comments
Concerned for GUARANTEED public access provision. Need for amendment to protect public access.
Senate Bill 249
Senate Bill 249
relating to: payment of the costs of advanced placement examinations taken by certain pupils.

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 40

For
Notification Date
8/10/2007
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 396
Senate Bill 396
relating to: online courses for elementary and secondary school pupils and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 222

For
Notification Date
3/12/2008
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.
Comments
The District supports the COMPROMISE amendment added by the Assembly on this bill.
Senate Joint Resolution 27
Senate Joint Resolution 27
relating to: calling for changes to the state's public school funding formula to be enacted by July 1, 2009.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/18/2007
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.
Comments
Major overhauling/reform of K-12 public education funding formula is desperately needed!

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Local school district funding proposal: 1. 50% local school district cuts. 2. 25% additional state aid over and above state revenue cap. 3. 25% increased local property tax levy.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Local school district funding proposal: 1. 50% local school district cuts. 2. 25% additional state aid over and above state revenue cap. 3. 25% increased local property tax levy.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
6/1/2007
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.

Supporting Documentation
20070601_070617_50-25-25_Edited_050407.doc


Support the recommendation of the Leg. Council Committee for 1% allowance over state revenue cap if approved by 2/3 vote of Board of Education.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Support the recommendation of the Leg. Council Committee for 1% allowance over state revenue cap if approved by 2/3 vote of Board of Education.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/2/2007
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.

Total Lobbying Effort

  2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2007
January - June
$11,411.49
2007
July - December
$11,384.80
2008
January - June
$11,715.15
2008
July - December
$0.00
Total $34,511.44
Total Hours Communicating 2007
January - June
22.00
2007
July - December
20.75
2008
January - June
12.50
2008
July - December
0.00
Total 55.25
Total Hours Other 2007
January - June
210.25
2007
July - December
114.25
2008
January - June
163.00
2008
July - December
0.00
Total 487.50

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

relating to: electronic seat check reminders on school buses, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
10%
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
5%
2008
July - December
Total 6%
relating to: applications to attend a virtual charter school under the open enrollment program.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
10%
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
20%
2008
July - December
Total 11%
relating to: calling for changes to the state's public school funding formula to be enacted by July 1, 2009.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
20%
2007
July - December
25%
2008
January - June
10%
2008
July - December
Total 18%
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
10%
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 3%
relating to: regulation of cable television and video service providers.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
20%
2008
January - June
5%
2008
July - December
Total 7%
relating to: school district youth options programs 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
5%
2008
July - December
Total 2%
relating to: creation of a Joint Committee on State Mandates and required funding of state mandates.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
5%
2008
July - December
Total 2%
relating to: the number of school days required each school term.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
5%
2008
July - December
Total 2%
relating to: regulation of cable television and video service providers.
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
Total 3%
relating to: online courses for elementary and secondary school pupils and granting rule-making authority.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
20%
2008
July - December
Total 6%

Budget Bill Subjects

No budget bill subjects found.

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
10%
2007
July - December
10%
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 7%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
30%
2007
July - December
20%
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 18%

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
20%
2007
July - December
15%
2008
January - June
15%
2008
July - December
Total 17%

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures