Wisconsin Council of Religious and Independent Schools

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
WCRIS seeks equitable access to educational opportunities; ensures that public policies advance fairness and justice for our students; defends the right of parents to select the best educational option for their children; defends the right of religious and independent schools to pursue their unique missions; facilitates communication and collaboration between our member schools, their leaders and the communities we serve; provides leadership training opportunities for private school staff and facilitates opportunities to celebrate educational quality in private k-12 schools.

Lobbying Interests:
K-12 education, transportation, funding and governance issues that affect religious and independent schools, their students, their faculty, their parents, their leadership councils and their freedom to operate.

Title:
Executive Director

Contact
SLS
Sharon L. Schmeling
110 E Main Street, Suite 802
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 287-1224
Sschmeling@wcris.org
http://www.wcris.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Sharon L Schmeling Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/26/2015 Withdrawn On N/A
Colleen Moran Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 2/19/2015 Withdrawn On 4/10/2015

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

Other
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.
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

None
Notification Date
2/26/2015
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.
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

Other
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 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

None
Notification Date
2/26/2015
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.

Budget Bill Subjects

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

Notification Date
3/24/2015
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.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

Milwaukee Parental Choice Program
Agency Name
Department of Public Instruction (PI)
Subject
Milwaukee Parental Choice Program
Scope Statement
SS 072_15
For
Notification Date
1/28/2016
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.

Milwaukee Parental Choice Program.
Agency Name
Department of Public Instruction (PI)
Subject
Milwaukee Parental Choice Program.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 691 (8/1/2013)
For
Notification Date
1/28/2016
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.

Parental choice program for eligible school districts and other school districts.
Agency Name
Department of Public Instruction (PI)
Subject
Parental choice program for eligible school districts and other school districts.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 691 (8/1/2013)
For
Notification Date
1/28/2016
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.

revision to the current method for participating private schools to claim facility costs.
Agency Name
Department of Public Instruction (PI)
Subject
revision to the current method for participating private schools to claim facility costs.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 582 (6/15/2004)
Other
Notification Date
1/28/2016
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.

Special needs scholarship program
Agency Name
Department of Public Instruction (PI)
Subject
Special needs scholarship program
Scope Statement
SS 081_15
For
Notification Date
1/28/2016
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.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

regulation of nutrition education requirements and nutrition related curriculum requirements in private schools
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
regulation of nutrition education requirements and nutrition related curriculum requirements in private schools

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
11/23/2016
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.

guns in private schools and local private school control over setting policies on guns in private schools
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
guns in private schools and local private school control over setting policies on guns in private schools

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
11/23/2016
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.

Expanding and standardizing youth options and course options programs to include private school students
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Expanding and standardizing youth options and course options programs to include private school students

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
10/4/2016
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.

State budget bill treatment of private K-12 school and teacher inclusion in TEACH educational technology grants and TEACH teacher training grants.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
State budget bill treatment of private K-12 school and teacher inclusion in TEACH educational technology grants and TEACH teacher training grants.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
9/21/2016
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.

special leg council study committee on school data
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
special leg council study committee on school data

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
8/12/2016
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.

the use and assignment in the state budget of federal education funds from ESSA title programs for private k-12 students and teachers
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
the use and assignment in the state budget of federal education funds from ESSA title programs for private k-12 students and teachers

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
8/12/2016
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.

tax deduction for K-12 educational expenses
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
tax deduction for K-12 educational expenses

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
8/12/2016
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.

the regulation of student teaching, teacher licensure, and alternative teacher licensure, and the costs involved in student teaching and obtaining teacher licenses
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
the regulation of student teaching, teacher licensure, and alternative teacher licensure, and the costs involved in student teaching and obtaining teacher licenses

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
8/1/2016
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.

the regulation of teacher safety
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
the regulation of teacher safety

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.

The creation and regulation of tax credit K-12 scholarships and scholarship granting organizations.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The creation and regulation of tax credit K-12 scholarships and scholarship granting organizations.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/28/2016
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.

changes to the statewide parental choice program
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
changes to the statewide parental choice program

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/28/2016
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.

curriculum and instruction requirements for private schools and students
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
curriculum and instruction requirements for private schools and students

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/28/2016
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.

The busing and general transportation of private K-12 school children
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The busing and general transportation of private K-12 school children

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/28/2016
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 treatment of school choice funding and changes to parental choice programs
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
budget bill treatment of school choice funding and changes to parental choice programs

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

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.

state budget bill treatment of teacher licensure and inclusion of private school teachers in teacher training and licensure related grant programs
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
state budget bill treatment of teacher licensure and inclusion of private school teachers in teacher training and licensure related grant programs

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

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.

Budget bill treatment of various changes to parental choice programs
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Budget bill treatment of various changes to parental choice programs

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

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.

Budget bill treatment of transportation aid
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Budget bill treatment of transportation aid

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

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.

Budget Bill treatment of school accountability
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Budget Bill treatment of school accountability

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

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.

Special needs scholarship program; the creation of a scholarship program to assist special needs students attend the public or private school of their choice.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Special needs scholarship program; the creation of a scholarship program to assist special needs students attend the public or private school of their choice.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

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.

Tuition tax credits; personal income tax credit for tuition and school-related expenses
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Tuition tax credits; personal income tax credit for tuition and school-related expenses

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

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.

School voucher program; rules and proposals related to expansion and development
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
School voucher program; rules and proposals related to expansion and development

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

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.

Common Core standards
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Common Core standards

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

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.

Total Lobbying Effort

  2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2015
January - June
$7,050.98
2015
July - December
$2,219.76
2016
January - June
$3,633.50
2016
July - December
$9,932.14
Total $22,836.38
Total Hours Communicating 2015
January - June
35.50
2015
July - December
1.25
2016
January - June
10.25
2016
July - December
11.75
Total 58.75
Total Hours Other 2015
January - June
91.50
2015
July - December
31.00
2016
January - June
40.00
2016
July - December
44.25
Total 206.75

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: 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)
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: 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)
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
10%
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total 5%

Budget Bill Subjects

2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
2015
January - June
75%
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
25%
2016
July - December
Total 41%

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

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%
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%

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
10%
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
5%
Total 2%
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
15%
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
10%
Total 4%
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
15%
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total 2%
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
25%
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total 3%
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
25%
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
5%
Total 4%
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
1%
Total < 1%
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
2%
Total < 1%
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
2%
Total < 1%
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
2%
Total < 1%
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
3%
Total < 1%
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
10%
Total 2%

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
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
70%
2016
July - December
60%
Total 26%

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures