Wisconsin Coalition of Virtual School Families
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Families who have selected virtual learning for their children.
Lobbying Interests:
Promote policies that advance student and parent education choices and opportunities.
CEO Name:
Robert Reber
Families who have selected virtual learning for their children.
Lobbying Interests:
Promote policies that advance student and parent education choices and opportunities.
CEO Name:
Robert Reber
Contact
RW
Robert Welch
16 North Carroll Street, Suite 600
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 819-0150
info@thewelchgroup.org
16 North Carroll Street, Suite 600
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 819-0150
info@thewelchgroup.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Welch | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 2/3/2011 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 51
Relating to: creating a Charter School Authorizing Board, providing additional charter school authorizers, eliminating the limit on the number of pupils who may attend virtual charter schools, modifying teacher licensure requirements, eliminating the limit...
Bill Text and History
5/17/2011
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: creating a Charter School Authorizing Board, providing additional charter school authorizers, eliminating the limit on the number of pupils who may attend virtual charter schools, modifying teacher licensure requirements, eliminating the limit...
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/17/2011
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 2
Relating to: changes to timing of application process under the open enrollment program.
Bill Text and History
2011 Wisconsin Act 114
2/26/2011
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.
2/26/2011
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
Support Senate Version Oppose Assembly Version
2/26/2011
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: changes to timing of application process under the open enrollment program.
Bill Text and History
2011 Wisconsin Act 114
For
Notification Date2/26/2011
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.
For
Notification Date2/26/2011
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
Support Senate Version Oppose Assembly Version
For
Notification Date2/26/2011
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 22
Relating to: creating a Charter School Authorizing Board, providing additional charter school authorizers, eliminating the limit on the number of pupils who may attend virtual charter schools, modifying teacher licensure requirements, eliminating the limit...
Bill Text and History
3/23/2011
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: creating a Charter School Authorizing Board, providing additional charter school authorizers, eliminating the limit on the number of pupils who may attend virtual charter schools, modifying teacher licensure requirements, eliminating the limit...
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/23/2011
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
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Accountability in virtual schools.
Accountability in virtual schools.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
10/30/2012
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
10/30/2012
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Accountability in virtual schools.
Accountability in virtual schools.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
10/30/2012
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.
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
10/30/2012
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Funding for virtual schools testing.
Funding for virtual schools testing.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
10/30/2012
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
10/30/2012
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Funding for virtual schools testing.
Funding for virtual schools testing.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
10/30/2012
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.
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
10/30/2012
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Rule development for 2011 Wisconsin Act 114.
Rule development for 2011 Wisconsin Act 114.
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
2/10/2012
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.
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
2/10/2012
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Charter school proposals
Charter school proposals
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to: Audit of virtual schools.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to: Audit of virtual schools.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2011
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
1/1/2011
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Open enrollment proposals
Open enrollment proposals
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Public school funding proposals
Public school funding proposals
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Virtual or distance education proposals
Virtual or distance education proposals
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
1/1/2011
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
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2011 January - June $12,500.00 |
2011 July - December $12,500.00 |
2012 January - June $15,000.00 |
2012 July - December $7,500.00 |
Total $47,500.00 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2011 January - June 36.00 |
2011 July - December 18.00 |
2012 January - June 40.00 |
2012 July - December 17.00 |
Total 111.00 |
| Total Hours Other | 2011 January - June 22.00 |
2011 July - December 22.00 |
2012 January - June 23.00 |
2012 July - December 31.00 |
Total 98.00 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: creating a Charter School Authorizing Board, providing additional charter school authorizers, eliminating the limit on the number of pupils who may attend virtual charter schools, modifying teacher licensure requirements, eliminating the limit on the reduction in general school aid used to fund independent charter schools, covering certain charter school employees under the Group Insurance Board health coverage plan for local government employees, allowing a charter school to elect to participate in the Wisconsin Retirement System, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June 10% |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total 3% |
Relating to: changes to timing of application process under the open enrollment program.
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June 80% |
2011 July - December 85% |
2012 January - June 80% |
2012 July - December |
Total 62% |
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
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June 10% |
2012 July - December |
Total 3% |
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December 20% |
Total 5% |
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December 20% |
Total 5% |
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December 30% |
Total 7% |
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December 30% |
Total 7% |
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.