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
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
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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
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| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
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
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.
relating to: permitting an educational agency to refuse to employ or to terminate from employment an unpardoned felon.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/2/2007
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
relating to: requiring an additional credit in mathematics and in science for a high school diploma.
Bill Text and History
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.
relating to: requiring an additional credit in mathematics and in science for a high school diploma.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date3/18/2007
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
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
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.
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 Date3/3/2007
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
relating to: transportation of four-year-old kindergarten pupils attending private schools.
Bill Text and History
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.
relating to: transportation of four-year-old kindergarten pupils attending private schools.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/12/2007
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
relating to: electronic seat check reminders on school buses, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
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.
relating to: electronic seat check reminders on school buses, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date3/26/2007
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
relating to: regulation of cable television and video service providers.
Bill Text and History
2007 Wisconsin Act 42
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.
relating to: regulation of cable television and video service providers.
Bill Text and History
2007 Wisconsin Act 42
Other
Notification Date5/10/2007
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
relating to: threatening a school official.
Bill Text and History
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.
relating to: threatening a school official.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date6/1/2007
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
relating to: applications to attend a virtual charter school under the open enrollment program.
Bill Text and History
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.
relating to: applications to attend a virtual charter school under the open enrollment program.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date6/1/2007
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
relating to: school district youth options programs and making an appropriation.
Bill Text and History
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.
relating to: school district youth options programs and making an appropriation.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date10/9/2007
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
relating to: creation of a Joint Committee on State Mandates and required funding of state mandates.
Bill Text and History
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!
relating to: creation of a Joint Committee on State Mandates and required funding of state mandates.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date7/14/2007
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
relating to: the number of school days required each school term.
Bill Text and History
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.
relating to: the number of school days required each school term.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date10/9/2007
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
relating to: payment of the costs of advanced placement examinations taken by certain pupils.
Bill Text and History
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.
relating to: payment of the costs of advanced placement examinations taken by certain pupils.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date8/7/2007
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
relating to: permitting an educational agency to refuse to employ or to terminate from employment an unpardoned felon.
Bill Text and History
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.
relating to: permitting an educational agency to refuse to employ or to terminate from employment an unpardoned felon.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/2/2007
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
relating to: requiring an additional credit in mathematics and in science for a high school diploma.
Bill Text and History
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.
relating to: requiring an additional credit in mathematics and in science for a high school diploma.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date3/18/2007
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
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
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.
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 Date11/7/2007
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
relating to: regulation of cable television and video service providers.
Bill Text and History
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.
relating to: regulation of cable television and video service providers.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date5/8/2007
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
relating to: payment of the costs of advanced placement examinations taken by certain pupils.
Bill Text and History
2007 Wisconsin Act 40
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.
relating to: payment of the costs of advanced placement examinations taken by certain pupils.
Bill Text and History
2007 Wisconsin Act 40
For
Notification Date8/10/2007
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
relating to: online courses for elementary and secondary school pupils and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
2007 Wisconsin Act 222
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.
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 Date3/12/2008
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
relating to: calling for changes to the state's public school funding formula to be enacted by July 1, 2009.
Bill Text and History
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!
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 Date3/18/2007
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
| 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% |
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.
| 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.)
Other Matters
No other matters found.