Wisconsin Association of School Boards Inc

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Locally elected school board members.

Lobbying Interests:
The Wisconsin Association of School Boards seeks to have input on legislation that impacts the educational programs of school districts, and any legislation that would impact their operation. With respect to operations, this could include employment, insurance, taxation, election, technology licensing, transportation and other areas of legislation that have not been identified.

Title:
Executive Director

Contact
JA
John Ashley
122 W Washington Ave, Ste 400
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 257-2622
(608) 257-8386
jashley@wasb.org
http://wasb.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
John Ashley Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 12/4/2014 Withdrawn On N/A
Dan Rossmiller Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 12/4/2014 Withdrawn On N/A
Christopher R Kulow Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 12/4/2014 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 1
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

Against
Notification Date
1/26/2015
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 32
Assembly Bill 32
Relating to: elimination of the requirement that laborers, workers, mechanics, and truck drivers employed on the site of a project of public works be paid the prevailing wage. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/16/2015
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.
Assembly Bill 37
Assembly Bill 37
Relating to: requiring certain persons to hold certificates of food protection practices in order to operate certain school lunchrooms participating in the National School Lunch Program. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2015 Wisconsin Act 46

For
Notification Date
3/5/2015
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
New federal regulations setting standards for local school nutrition program personnel were published on 3/2/15 and take effect 7/1/15. We support adoption of AA 1 to hold down potential compliance costs and thank the bill's author for his support.
Assembly Bill 46
Assembly Bill 46
Relating to: off-duty law enforcement officers and former law enforcement officers going armed with firearms on or near school grounds.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
3/5/2015
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
The WASB supports provisions in this bill allowing off-duty law enforcement officer to go armed with firearms on or near school grounds but opposes that provisions that extend similar privileges to former and out-of-state law enforcement officers.
Assembly Bill 56
Assembly Bill 56
Relating to: University of Wisconsin System reports regarding remedial courses in English and mathematics.

Bill Text and History

2015 Wisconsin Act 28

Other
Notification Date
4/14/2015
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
The WASB supports amending the bill to include providing results back to the school districts themselves as well as to the Legislature. That would give school boards another diagnostic tool to help them focus college-readiness improvement efforts.
Assembly Bill 64
Assembly Bill 64
Relating to: allowing each technical district board to authorize independent charter schools focused on occupational education and training or science, technology, engineering, and math. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
4/14/2015
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 78
Assembly Bill 78
Relating to: pupil assessments, evaluation of educator effectiveness, and school accountability reports. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/14/2015
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
Assembly Bill 144
Relating to: the commencement of fall classes in public schools.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/26/2015
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 164
Assembly Bill 164
Relating to: various election law changes.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/21/2015
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 172
Assembly Bill 172
Relating to: method for notifying parent or guardian of habitually truant pupil.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/4/2015
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 194
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

Against
Notification Date
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.
Assembly Bill 195
Assembly Bill 195
Relating to: a one-year extension of student achievement guarantee in education program contracts. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
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.
Assembly Bill 196
Assembly Bill 196
Relating to: achievement gap reduction contracts requiring participating schools to implement strategies for improving academic performance of low-income pupils in reading and mathematics, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
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.
Assembly Bill 239
Assembly Bill 239
Relating to: allowing a pupil's parent or guardian to opt out of certain statewide examinations and providing information about mandatory pupil examinations.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
6/4/2015
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.
Supporting Documentation
20150604_WASB Testimony AB 239 Parental Opt Out (Letterhead-Assembly Committee).pdf

Assembly Bill 248
Assembly Bill 248
Relating to: incorporating financial literacy in public schools' curriculum and statewide standardized examinations and requiring that it be covered during orientation programs at the University of Wisconsin System and the technical colleges. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
7/16/2015
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.
Comments
The WASB has concerns about this bill as introduced. Although well-intended, the bill would impose an unfunded mandate that interferes with local school boards' ability to set their curriculum.
Assembly Bill 269
Assembly Bill 269
Relating to: funding postretirement health care benefits of local government employees.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
9/9/2015
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 273
Assembly Bill 273
Relating to: making a false threat to use a firearm to injure or kill another person in a school zone and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/27/2016
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.
Comments
WASB is aware of at least four districts that have faced such threats, creating fear and uncertainty for students and parents and disrupting the district's educational environment. Regrettably, such threats are no longer an isolated occurrence.
Assembly Bill 287
Assembly Bill 287
Relating to: the Achievement Gap Reduction program. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
7/16/2015
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.
Assembly Bill 299
Assembly Bill 299
Relating to: allowing a school board member to serve as a volunteer coach or extracurricular activity supervisor.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
8/11/2015
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 314
Assembly Bill 314
Relating to: the amount of an academic excellence higher education scholarship, the number of those scholarships that may be awarded in an academic year, the eligibility criteria for those scholarships, and creating an individual income tax credit for cert...

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/25/2016
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 321
Assembly Bill 321
Relating to: the school district budget summary, annual audit, and annual report.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
9/29/2015
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.
Assembly Bill 325
Assembly Bill 325
Relating to: allowing a school board president to fill certain vacancies on a school board of a common, union high, or unified school district.

Bill Text and History

2015 Wisconsin Act 63

Other
Notification Date
9/9/2015
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 349
Assembly Bill 349
Relating to: applying financial accountability provisions that currently apply to certain tax incremental districts to all tax incremental districts created by a city or village. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/21/2015
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 469
Assembly Bill 469
Relating to: use of changing rooms by pupils. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
11/19/2015
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 478
Assembly Bill 478
Relating to: disclosure of pupil records that are pertinent to addressing a pupil's educational needs to the Department of Children and Families, a county department of human services or social services, or a tribal organization that is legally responsible...

Bill Text and History

2015 Wisconsin Act 161

For
Notification Date
1/6/2016
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 481
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

Against
Notification Date
12/14/2015
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 488
Assembly Bill 488
Relating to: requiring an evaluation by a local educational agency of whether a pupil with an extended absence from school is a child with a disability.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
1/25/2016
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.
Comments
There are a number of problems with the way the bill was drafted that need to be addressed. We outlined a number of these problems in our testimony.
Supporting Documentation
20160125_WASB Testimony AB 488 Extended Absences.pdf

Assembly Bill 489
Assembly Bill 489
Relating to: recodification of the child abuse and neglect reporting law; making probation agents, parole agents, and certain employees, contractors, and volunteers of schools and institutions of higher education mandated reporters of child abuse and negle...

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
12/7/2015
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
WASB has strong concerns AB 489 could impose costly unfunded mandates on school districts without directly ensuring the safety of children and could have a serious “chilling” effect on the willingness of parents and others to volunteer in schools.
Assembly Bill 496
Assembly Bill 496
Relating to: school bullying, unlawful use of computer systems, and providing a criminal penalty.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
1/6/2016
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
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

Against
Notification Date
12/16/2015
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.
Comments
The WASB does not support the bill as introduced. We look forward to working with legislators to address our concerns.
Assembly Bill 545
Assembly Bill 545
Relating to: providing lifesaving skills instruction to pupils. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2015 Wisconsin Act 390

Other
Notification Date
1/12/2016
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.
Comments
The WASB's concern with this bill has been the cost to school districts, particularly small and rural ones, of training and equipment to provide this instruction. The authors of the bill and the Heart Assn. have worked to address these concerns.
Assembly Bill 581
Assembly Bill 581
Relating to: licenses to teach vocational education subjects. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
12/16/2015
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.
Assembly Bill 664
Assembly Bill 664
Relating to: mental health services in schools.

Bill Text and History

2015 Wisconsin Act 294

For
Notification Date
1/27/2016
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 665
Assembly Bill 665
Relating to: grants for participation in robotics competitions and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2015 Wisconsin Act 280

For
Notification Date
3/7/2016
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 692
Assembly Bill 692
Relating to: teen dating violence policies and education. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
2/3/2016
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.
Comments
We have made a number of suggestions to the authors for minor changes to the bill.
Assembly Bill 696
Assembly Bill 696
Relating to: an initial teaching license based on completion of a Montessori teacher education program.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
2/25/2016
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 722
Assembly Bill 722
Relating to: school and school district accountability report.

Bill Text and History

2015 Wisconsin Act 338

Other
Notification Date
2/3/2016
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 734
Assembly Bill 734
Relating to: career and workforce education pilot program and making appropriations. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/25/2016
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 748
Assembly Bill 748
Relating to: technical education equipment grants for school districts, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/9/2016
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 751
Assembly Bill 751
Relating to: special needs scholarship program. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/8/2016
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.
Comments
The WASB is neutral on the bill as introduced. However, the WASB opposes Assembly amendments 1 & 2 to the bill, and especially opposes AA 2, which would reduce school districts' revenue limit authority by $22 million.
Assembly Bill 773
Assembly Bill 773
Relating to: a student safety incident tracking pilot program for school districts and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
2/9/2016
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.
Comments
The WASB supports the bill in concept but has a number of concerns about the bill that would particularly apply, and would apply more strongly, if the intent of the bill is to serve as a template for a statewide reporting requirement.
Assembly Bill 793
Assembly Bill 793
Relating to: the teacher loan program. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2015 Wisconsin Act 359

For
Notification Date
2/3/2016
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 795
Assembly Bill 795
Relating to: local youth apprenticeship grants and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/3/2016
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 798
Assembly Bill 798
Relating to: funding for broadband expansion grants and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/3/2016
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.
Comments
Expanding broadband access is essential for ensuring that all students have an opportunity to utilize technology to enhance their education outside the classroom and to prepare them to compete in the global economy.
Assembly Bill 799
Assembly Bill 799
Relating to: science, technology, engineering, and mathematics grants for rural school districts, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/3/2016
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.
Comments
This bill is a good start; however, with only $1 million available if all 191 eligible districts apply for grants, those grants would average only about $5,000. We hope the bill will pave the way tor more STEM funding in the future.
Assembly Bill 824
Assembly Bill 824
Relating to: sparsity aid.

Bill Text and History

2015 Wisconsin Act 305

For
Notification Date
2/9/2016
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 829
Assembly Bill 829
Relating to: physical education in public schools. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/25/2016
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 843
Assembly Bill 843
Relating to: the charge-back of rescinded or refunded property taxes. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2015 Wisconsin Act 317

Other
Notification Date
2/16/2016
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.
Comments
The WASB had strong concerns about the bill as introduced; however, the substitute amendment largely addresses these concerns by giving the underlying taxing jurisdictions a levy limit or revenue limit exemption for the amount of taxes charged back.
Assembly Bill 846
Assembly Bill 846
Relating to: possessing firearms on school grounds by persons with a license to carry a concealed weapon.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/25/2016
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 883
Assembly Bill 883
Relating to: counting pupils enrolled in 4-year-old kindergarten. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/25/2016
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 912
Assembly Bill 912
Relating to: adjusting a school district's revenue limit for certain school safety expenditures. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/25/2016
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
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

For
Notification Date
2/10/2015
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.
Senate Bill 31
Senate Bill 31
Relating to: a one-year extension of student achievement guarantee in education program contracts. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/5/2015
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 32
Senate Bill 32
Relating to: achievement gap reduction contracts requiring participating schools to implement strategies for improving academic performance of low-income pupils in reading and mathematics, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2015 Wisconsin Act 53

For
Notification Date
3/5/2015
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 34
Senate Bill 34
Relating to: requiring certain persons to hold certificates of food protection practices in order to operate certain school lunchrooms participating in the National School Lunch Program. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/1/2015
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
The WASB supports the bill as amended to reflect the version that was passed by the Assembly.
Senate Bill 46
Senate Bill 46
Relating to: causing harm to a child by cosleeping while intoxicated, providing information about safe sleep, and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
4/1/2015
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
The WASB has some questions about how broadly "safe sleep" is defined under the bill and whether the bill intends that a school's primary responsibility under the bill is to instruct re: safe sleep or to instruct re: cosleeping while intoxicated.
Senate Bill 49
Senate Bill 49
Relating to: elimination of the requirement that laborers, workers, mechanics, and truck drivers employed on the site of a project of public works be paid the prevailing wage. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/16/2015
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 57
Senate Bill 57
Relating to: redetermination of base value for tax incremental districts. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
3/25/2015
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 59
Senate Bill 59
Relating to: University of Wisconsin System reports regarding remedial courses in English and mathematics.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
4/1/2015
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
While the WASB supports the basic intent of the bill and believes Senate Sub. Amdt. 1 to Senate Bill 59 is an improvement, we would like to see the bill provide more useful information to school boards so they could address this issue more directly.
Senate Bill 67
Senate Bill 67
Relating to: pupil assessments, evaluation of educator effectiveness, and school accountability reports. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2015 Wisconsin Act 20

For
Notification Date
4/14/2015
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 70
Senate Bill 70
Relating to: off-duty law enforcement officers and former law enforcement officers going armed with firearms on or near school grounds.

Bill Text and History

2015 Wisconsin Act 23

Other
Notification Date
3/24/2015
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
The WASB supports provisions in this bill allowing off-duty law enforcement officer to go armed with firearms on or near school grounds but opposes that provisions that extend similar privileges to former and out-of-state law enforcement officers.
Senate Bill 122
Senate Bill 122
Relating to: method for notifying parent or guardian of habitually truant pupil.

Bill Text and History

2015 Wisconsin Act 52

For
Notification Date
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.
Senate Bill 193
Senate Bill 193
Relating to: allowing a pupil's parent or guardian to opt out of certain statewide examinations and providing information about mandatory pupil examinations.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
6/17/2015
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.
Supporting Documentation
20150617_WASB Testimony SB 193 Parental Opt Out (Letterhead-Senate Committee).pdf

Senate Bill 197
Senate Bill 197
Relating to: making a false threat to use a firearm to injure or kill another person in a school zone and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/12/2016
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.
Comments
WASB is aware of at least four districts that have faced such threats, creating fear and uncertainty for students and parents and disrupting the district's educational environment. Regrettably, such threats are no longer an isolated occurrence.
Senate Bill 217
Senate Bill 217
Relating to: allowing a school board member to serve as a volunteer coach or extracurricular activity supervisor.

Bill Text and History

2015 Wisconsin Act 92

For
Notification Date
8/11/2015
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 227
Senate Bill 227
Relating to: a sales and use tax exemption for building materials that become a part of a facility for a local unit of government or nonprofit organization. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2015 Wisconsin Act 126

For
Notification Date
9/1/2015
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 228
Senate Bill 228
Relating to: the amount of an academic excellence higher education scholarship, the number of those scholarships that may be awarded in an academic year, the eligibility criteria for those scholarships, and creating an individual income tax credit for cert...

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
10/23/2015
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
The WASB has concerns that the changes in this bill will reduce opportunities for students in small and rural high schools to qualify for these scholarships.
Senate Bill 234
Senate Bill 234
Relating to: the school district budget summary, annual audit, and annual report.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
9/29/2015
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.
Senate Bill 244
Senate Bill 244
Relating to: allowing a school board president to fill certain vacancies on a school board of a common, union high, or unified school district.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
9/9/2015
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 254
Senate Bill 254
Relating to: the Achievement Gap Reduction program. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2015 Wisconsin Act 71

For
Notification Date
10/23/2015
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 263
Senate Bill 263
Relating to: applying financial accountability provisions that currently apply to certain tax incremental districts to all tax incremental districts created by a city or village. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/21/2015
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 353
Senate Bill 353
Relating to: disclosure of pupil records that are pertinent to addressing a pupil's educational needs to the Department of Children and Families, a county department of human services or social services, or a tribal organization that is legally responsible...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/6/2016
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 355
Senate Bill 355
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 Date
12/14/2015
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
Senate Bill 412
Relating to: providing lifesaving skills instruction to pupils. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
1/6/2016
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.
Comments
The WASB's concern with this bill has been the cost to school districts, particularly small and rural ones, of training and equipment to provide this instruction. The authors of the bill and the Heart Assn. have worked to address these concerns.
Senate Bill 449
Senate Bill 449
Relating to: licenses to teach vocational education subjects. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2015 Wisconsin Act 259

Other
Notification Date
1/12/2016
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.
Comments
Proponents raise legitimate concerns about shortages of qualified vocational teachers; however, teacher shortages are a growing, nationwide problem and a long-term concern. DPI should convene a high level task force ASAP w/ a Leg. Council study, too.
Senate Bill 470
Senate Bill 470
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 Date
1/25/2016
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.
Comments
We have a number of concerns about the lack of specificity as to what incidents must be reported under the bill and how schools will obtain this information. The proposed amendment to remove the words "the principal and local law" is a positive step.
Senate Bill 492
Senate Bill 492
Relating to: a student safety incident tracking pilot program for school districts and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2015 Wisconsin Act 228

Other
Notification Date
1/25/2016
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.
Comments
The WASB supports the bill in concept but has a number of concerns about the bill that would particularly apply, and would apply more strongly, if the intent of the bill is to serve as a template for a statewide reporting requirement.
Senate Bill 591
Senate Bill 591
Relating to: mental health services in schools.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/27/2016
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 615
Senate Bill 615
Relating to: special needs scholarship program. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2015 Wisconsin Act 289

Against
Notification Date
2/25/2016
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.
Comments
The WASB did not oppose this bill in its original form. We DO OPPOSE Assembly Amendment 1 (on a completely different subject) that reduces the revenue limit authority of school districts impacted by the aid deduction used to fund private vouchers.

Budget Bill Subjects

Insurance
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Insurance

Notification Date
3/3/2015
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.

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

Notification Date
3/3/2015
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.

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

Notification Date
3/3/2015
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.

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

Notification Date
3/3/2015
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.

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

Notification Date
3/3/2015
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.

Shared Revenue and Tax Relief: Property Tax Credits
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Shared Revenue and Tax Relief: Property Tax Credits

Notification Date
3/3/2015
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.

Workforce Development: Departmentwide
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Workforce Development: Departmentwide

Notification Date
6/4/2015
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.

Comments
Support revisions to prevailing wage and family and medical leave laws

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

Revenue limit exemptions for energy efficiencies
Agency Name
Department of Public Instruction (PI)
Subject
Revenue limit exemptions for energy efficiencies
Scope Statement
SS 055_15
For
Notification Date
1/27/2016
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.

Comments
The WASB supports the propose rule and supports an extension of the emergency rule as requested by the DPI.
Revenue limit exemptions for energy efficiencies.
Agency Name
Department of Public Instruction (PI)
Subject
Revenue limit exemptions for energy efficiencies.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 691 (8/1/2013)
Other
Notification Date
12/2/2015
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

Electronic Notification to Parents of Child's Truancy
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Electronic Notification to Parents of Child's Truancy

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/16/2016
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.

Various changes to law affecting school board elections and nomination procedures for school board candidates
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Various changes to law affecting school board elections and nomination procedures for school board candidates

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
8/10/2016
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.

Work product of the Legislative Council Study Committee on School Data.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Work product of the Legislative Council Study Committee on School Data.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
7/27/2016
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.

Work product of the Legislative Council Study Committee on Government Documents and Legal Notices
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Work product of the Legislative Council Study Committee on Government Documents and Legal Notices

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
7/27/2016
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.

Authorizing the appointment of a deputy school board clerk.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Authorizing the appointment of a deputy school board clerk.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
7/27/2016
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.

Providing greater flexibility or eliminating the requirement that school board proceedings be published in a newspaper.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Providing greater flexibility or eliminating the requirement that school board proceedings be published in a newspaper.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
7/27/2016
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.

Potential changes to provisions in the law governing the use of seclusion and physical restraint in schools and related parental notification provisions
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Potential changes to provisions in the law governing the use of seclusion and physical restraint in schools and related parental notification provisions

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
7/27/2016
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.

Energy efficiency exemption from school district revenue limits.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Energy efficiency exemption from school district revenue limits.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
10/29/2015
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.

Limitations on School District Referenda, including scheduling, and other financial management tools.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Limitations on School District Referenda, including scheduling, and other financial management tools.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
10/29/2015
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.

Revenue limit exemption for school district energy efficiency projects
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Revenue limit exemption for school district energy efficiency projects

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
10/8/2015
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.

Proposals to address the teacher shortage, including student loan forgiveness or grant programs
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Proposals to address the teacher shortage, including student loan forgiveness or grant programs

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
10/8/2015
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.

Regulating the use of school district bathrooms, locker rooms and shower rooms
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Regulating the use of school district bathrooms, locker rooms and shower rooms

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
10/8/2015
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.

Regulating the use of school district bathrooms, locker rooms and shower rooms
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Regulating the use of school district bathrooms, locker rooms and shower rooms

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
10/8/2015
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.

Clarify the definition of “directory data” under the state pupil records law
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Clarify the definition of “directory data” under the state pupil records law

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
5/26/2015
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.

“Federalizing” Wisconsin’s family and medical leave laws
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
“Federalizing” Wisconsin’s family and medical leave laws

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
5/26/2015
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.

Allow school boards to award high school graduation credit based on students’ demonstrating competency as an alternative to current seat-time based credit.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Allow school boards to award high school graduation credit based on students’ demonstrating competency as an alternative to current seat-time based credit.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
5/26/2015
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.

Allow a school board member to serve as a volunteer coach or extracurricular activity supervisor
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Allow a school board member to serve as a volunteer coach or extracurricular activity supervisor

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
5/26/2015
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.

Provide school boards with flexibility to use alternative assessments for reading readiness
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Provide school boards with flexibility to use alternative assessments for reading readiness

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
5/26/2015
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.

Proposals to require elementary physical education classes 5 days a week
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Proposals to require elementary physical education classes 5 days a week

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
4/26/2015
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.

Changes/Reforms to the Course Options Program
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Changes/Reforms to the Course Options Program

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
4/26/2015
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.

Pupil Records Law Changes
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Pupil Records Law Changes

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
3/3/2015
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.

Work of the Legislative Council Special Committee on the Review of Wisconsin Technical College System Funding and Governance
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Work of the Legislative Council Special Committee on the Review of Wisconsin Technical College System Funding and Governance

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/1/2014
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.

Work of the Legislative Council Special Committee on the Review of Tax Incremental Financing
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Work of the Legislative Council Special Committee on the Review of Tax Incremental Financing

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/1/2014
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 of a School Accountability System
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development of a School Accountability System

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/1/2014
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 of 2015-17 State Budget proposals related to public education
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development of 2015-17 State Budget proposals related to public education

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/1/2014
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 of proposals related to the shortage of Tech Ed teachers and providing pathways to Tech Ed teacher licensure
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development of proposals related to the shortage of Tech Ed teachers and providing pathways to Tech Ed teacher licensure

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/1/2014
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
$145,777.68
2015
July - December
$127,660.33
2016
January - June
$138,197.03
2016
July - December
$75,849.56
Total $487,484.60
Total Hours Communicating 2015
January - June
367.25
2015
July - December
169.00
2016
January - June
147.25
2016
July - December
104.75
Total 788.25
Total Hours Other 2015
January - June
1325.25
2015
July - December
992.25
2016
January - June
1167.25
2016
July - December
696.75
Total 4181.50

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

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: elimination of the requirement that laborers, workers, mechanics, and truck drivers employed on the site of a project of public works be paid the prevailing wage. (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: elimination of the requirement that laborers, workers, mechanics, and truck drivers employed on the site of a project of public works be paid the prevailing wage. (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: use of changing rooms by pupils. (FE)
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
10%
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total 2%
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
20%
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total 5%
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
2016
January - June
10%
2016
July - December
Total 3%
Relating to: special needs scholarship program. (FE)
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
10%
2016
July - December
Total 3%
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
2016
January - June
10%
2016
July - December
Total 3%

Budget Bill Subjects

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
15%
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total 5%
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
2015
January - June
15%
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total 5%
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
2015
January - June
20%
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total 7%

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

No topics found.

Minor Efforts

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

Minor Efforts
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
2015
January - June
20%
2015
July - December
70%
2016
January - June
70%
2016
July - December
100%
Total 58%

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures