Milwaukee Public Schools
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
K-12 Education. Funding is provided by state, local taxpayers and federal level sources.
Lobbying Interests:
Policies that govern K-12 education or influence K-12 education including funding.
Title:
Legislative Policy Manager
K-12 Education. Funding is provided by state, local taxpayers and federal level sources.
Lobbying Interests:
Policies that govern K-12 education or influence K-12 education including funding.
Title:
Legislative Policy Manager
Contact
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Christopher Thiel
P.O. Box 2181
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 475-8190
(414) 475-8387
thielcj@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
http://www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us.
P.O. Box 2181
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 475-8190
(414) 475-8387
thielcj@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
http://www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us.
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Thiel | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 12/30/2014 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Gregory Hubbard | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/13/2015 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Ramie Zelenkova | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/13/2015 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Jason Bauknecht | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/13/2015 | Withdrawn On 2/26/2015 |
| AJ Wilson | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/13/2015 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| DARIENNE DRIVER | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/19/2015 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Bill Neville | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 2/26/2015 | Withdrawn On 10/11/2016 |
| Ceasar Stinson | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 2/24/2016 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 1
Relating to: a school review system, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from rule-making procedures, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/19/2015
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.
Relating to: a school review system, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from rule-making procedures, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date1/19/2015
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.
Assembly Bill 144
Relating to: the commencement of fall classes in public schools.
Bill Text and History
11/10/2015
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.
Relating to: the commencement of fall classes in public schools.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date11/10/2015
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.
Assembly Bill 194
Relating to: requiring the successful completion of the civics portion of a citizenship test as a condition for obtaining a high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma.
Bill Text and History
5/6/2015
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.
Relating to: requiring the successful completion of the civics portion of a citizenship test as a condition for obtaining a high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date5/6/2015
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.
Assembly Bill 338
Relating to: creating a summer reading improvement program in the Milwaukee Public School District and making appropriations. (FE)
Bill Text and History
11/4/2015
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.
Relating to: creating a summer reading improvement program in the Milwaukee Public School District and making appropriations. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date11/4/2015
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.
Assembly Bill 481
Relating to: limitations on borrowing by school districts and the use by school districts of resolutions and referenda to authorize bonding for capital projects or increase revenue limits and scheduling of school district referendums to exceed revenue limi...
Bill Text and History
1/8/2016
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.
Relating to: limitations on borrowing by school districts and the use by school districts of resolutions and referenda to authorize bonding for capital projects or increase revenue limits and scheduling of school district referendums to exceed revenue limi...
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date1/8/2016
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.
Assembly Bill 517
Relating to: reporting crimes and other incidents that occur on school property, on school transportation, and at school sanctioned events and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/8/2016
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.
Relating to: reporting crimes and other incidents that occur on school property, on school transportation, and at school sanctioned events and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date1/8/2016
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.
Senate Bill 1
Relating to: the school and school district accountability report, chronically failing schools and school districts, and educational options information. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/29/2015
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.
Comments
MPS testified for information at the hearing on SB1.
Relating to: the school and school district accountability report, chronically failing schools and school districts, and educational options information. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date1/29/2015
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.
Comments
MPS testified for information at the hearing on SB1.
Senate Bill 122
Relating to: method for notifying parent or guardian of habitually truant pupil.
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 52
4/16/2015
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.
Relating to: method for notifying parent or guardian of habitually truant pupil.
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 52
For
Notification Date4/16/2015
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.
Senate Bill 412
Relating to: providing lifesaving skills instruction to pupils. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/8/2016
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.
Relating to: providing lifesaving skills instruction to pupils. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date1/8/2016
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.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Instruction: Categorical Aids
Public Instruction: Categorical Aids
Notification Date
4/8/2015
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.
4/8/2015
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Instruction: Choice, Charter, and Open Enrollment
Public Instruction: Choice, Charter, and Open Enrollment
Notification Date
4/8/2015
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.
4/8/2015
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Instruction: District Operations and Standards
Public Instruction: District Operations and Standards
Notification Date
4/8/2015
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.
4/8/2015
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Instruction: General School Aids and Revenue Limits
Public Instruction: General School Aids and Revenue Limits
Notification Date
4/8/2015
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.
4/8/2015
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.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Speaker's Task Force on Urban Education
Speaker's Task Force on Urban Education
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
9/8/2015
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
9/8/2015
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
State Budget
State Budget
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/19/2015
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/19/2015
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 public education.
Funding for public education.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/19/2015
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/19/2015
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
Public School Facilities
Public School Facilities
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/19/2015
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
1/19/2015
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 School Based Services
Funding for School Based Services
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/19/2015
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/19/2015
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
School Accountability
School Accountability
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/19/2015
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/19/2015
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.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2015 January - June $135,221.39 |
2015 July - December $65,462.95 |
2016 January - June $98,667.22 |
2016 July - December $76,165.79 |
Total $375,517.35 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2015 January - June 153.00 |
2015 July - December 63.25 |
2016 January - June 114.75 |
2016 July - December 78.75 |
Total 409.75 |
| Total Hours Other | 2015 January - June 852.75 |
2015 July - December 534.00 |
2016 January - June 811.25 |
2016 July - December 637.50 |
Total 2835.50 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: requiring the successful completion of the civics portion of a citizenship test as a condition for obtaining a high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma.
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June 1% |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: method for notifying parent or guardian of habitually truant pupil.
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June 1% |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: a school review system, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from rule-making procedures, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June 5% |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: the school and school district accountability report, chronically failing schools and school districts, and educational options information. (FE)
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June 5% |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: creating a summer reading improvement program in the Milwaukee Public School District and making appropriations. (FE)
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December 5% |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: limitations on borrowing by school districts and the use by school districts of resolutions and referenda to authorize bonding for capital projects or increase revenue limits and scheduling of school district referendums to exceed revenue limits. (FE)
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December 5% |
2016 January - June 5% |
2016 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: providing lifesaving skills instruction to pupils. (FE)
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December 5% |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: reporting crimes and other incidents that occur on school property, on school transportation, and at school sanctioned events and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December 10% |
2016 January - June 10% |
2016 July - December |
Total 5% |
Relating to: the commencement of fall classes in public schools.
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June 2% |
2016 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June 5% |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total 2% |
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June 10% |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total 3% |
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June 25% |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total 8% |
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June 45% |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total 14% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December 5% |
2016 January - June 8% |
2016 July - December 10% |
Total 5% |
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December 5% |
2016 January - June 5% |
2016 July - December 15% |
Total 6% |
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December 15% |
2016 January - June 25% |
2016 July - December |
Total 10% |
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December 35% |
2016 January - June 30% |
2016 July - December 35% |
Total 23% |
Minor Efforts
(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)
Other Matters
Includes time spent on:
- Gubernatorial nominations
- Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication