Southeastern Wisconsin Schools Alliance
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Alliance of school districts in Southeastern Wisconsin
Lobbying Interests:
All matters affecting the operation of public school districts in Wisconsin and all school finance issues.
CEO Name:
Terri Phillips
Alliance of school districts in Southeastern Wisconsin
Lobbying Interests:
All matters affecting the operation of public school districts in Wisconsin and all school finance issues.
CEO Name:
Terri Phillips
Contact
RZ
Ramie Zelenkova
44 E. Mifflin St., STE 605
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 255-0566
rzelenkova@hwz-gov.com
http://www.schoolsalliance.com/
44 E. Mifflin St., STE 605
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 255-0566
rzelenkova@hwz-gov.com
http://www.schoolsalliance.com/
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramie Zelenkova | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 12/20/2016 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Katie White | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 12/27/2016 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Terri A Phillips | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 12/27/2016 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
January 2017 Special Session Assembly Bill 11
Relating to: mental health training program and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 31
3/4/2017
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: mental health training program and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 31
For
Notification Date3/4/2017
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.
January 2017 Special Session Senate Bill 11
Relating to: mental health training program and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
3/4/2017
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: mental health training program and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/4/2017
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 70
Relating to: publication of proceedings of meetings held by certain governmental bodies.
Bill Text and History
3/4/2017
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: publication of proceedings of meetings held by certain governmental bodies.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/4/2017
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 103
Relating to: the commencement of fall classes in public schools.
Bill Text and History
3/4/2017
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 Date3/4/2017
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 267
Relating to: including with the property tax bill information regarding state aid reductions to school districts.
Bill Text and History
5/15/2017
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: including with the property tax bill information regarding state aid reductions to school districts.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/15/2017
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 268
Relating to: school board referendums to exceed revenue limit applicable to a school district. (FE)
Bill Text and History
6/12/2017
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: school board referendums to exceed revenue limit applicable to a school district. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date6/12/2017
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 269
Relating to: scheduling of school district referendums to exceed revenue limits.
Bill Text and History
6/12/2017
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: scheduling of school district referendums to exceed revenue limits.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date6/12/2017
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 280
Relating to: incorporating financial literacy into the curriculum of public schools.
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 94
8/14/2017
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: incorporating financial literacy into the curriculum of public schools.
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 94
Other
Notification Date8/14/2017
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 282
Relating to: consideration of resolution to issue bond by common and union high school districts and prohibiting voting on a resolution to exceed the revenue limit of a school district at a special meeting.
Bill Text and History
6/12/2017
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: consideration of resolution to issue bond by common and union high school districts and prohibiting voting on a resolution to exceed the revenue limit of a school district at a special meeting.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date6/12/2017
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 307
Relating to: competitive bidding thresholds and requiring school districts to utilize competitive bidding. (FE)
Bill Text and History
10/10/2017
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: competitive bidding thresholds and requiring school districts to utilize competitive bidding. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date10/10/2017
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 427
Relating to: comprehensive firearm education for high school pupils.
Bill Text and History
8/8/2017
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: comprehensive firearm education for high school pupils.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date8/8/2017
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 569
Relating to: publication of school and school district accountability reports.
Bill Text and History
2/1/2018
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: publication of school and school district accountability reports.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/1/2018
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 805
Relating to: excluding certain college credit in high school programs from the Early College Credit Program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 307
1/15/2018
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: excluding certain college credit in high school programs from the Early College Credit Program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 307
For
Notification Date1/15/2018
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 835
Relating to: sparsity aid, the revenue limit ceiling for school districts, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 141
1/25/2018
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
SWSA is opposed to the provision that does not allow low-spending districts the ability to raise local revenue for 3 years if they have had a failed operational referendum.
Relating to: sparsity aid, the revenue limit ceiling for school districts, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 141
For
Notification Date1/25/2018
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
SWSA is opposed to the provision that does not allow low-spending districts the ability to raise local revenue for 3 years if they have had a failed operational referendum.
Senate Bill 42
Relating to: publication of proceedings of meetings held by certain governmental bodies.
Bill Text and History
3/4/2017
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: publication of proceedings of meetings held by certain governmental bodies.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/4/2017
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 187
Relating to: providing information about school district referendum revenue.
Bill Text and History
5/30/2017
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 information about school district referendum revenue.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date5/30/2017
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 236
Relating to: competitive bidding thresholds and requiring school districts to utilize competitive bidding. (FE)
Bill Text and History
10/10/2017
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: competitive bidding thresholds and requiring school districts to utilize competitive bidding. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date10/10/2017
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 340
Relating to: comprehensive firearm education for high school pupils.
Bill Text and History
8/8/2017
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: comprehensive firearm education for high school pupils.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date8/8/2017
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 677
Relating to: excluding certain college credit in high school programs from the Early College Credit Program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/15/2018
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: excluding certain college credit in high school programs from the Early College Credit Program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/15/2018
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 690
Relating to: sparsity aid, the revenue limit ceiling for school districts, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/25/2018
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
SWSA is opposed to the provision that does not allow low-spending districts the ability to raise local revenue for 3 years if they have had a failed operational referendum.
Relating to: sparsity aid, the revenue limit ceiling for school districts, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/25/2018
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
SWSA is opposed to the provision that does not allow low-spending districts the ability to raise local revenue for 3 years if they have had a failed operational referendum.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Instruction: Categorical Aids
Public Instruction: Categorical Aids
Notification Date
3/9/2017
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.
3/9/2017
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
3/9/2017
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.
3/9/2017
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
3/9/2017
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.
3/9/2017
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: School District Operations
Public Instruction: School District Operations
Notification Date
3/9/2017
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.
3/9/2017
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
Agency Name
Department of Public Instruction (PI)
Subject
Professional standards council revisions to licensure
Scope Statement
SS 020_17
2/1/2018
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.
Department of Public Instruction (PI)
Subject
Professional standards council revisions to licensure
Scope Statement
SS 020_17
None
Notification Date2/1/2018
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
Proposals relating to school safety.
Proposals relating to school safety.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
3/19/2018
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
3/19/2018
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
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2017 January - June $21,091.00 |
2017 July - December $20,067.97 |
2018 January - June $27,408.73 |
2018 July - December $24,422.23 |
Total $92,989.93 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2017 January - June 38.40 |
2017 July - December 15.50 |
2018 January - June 36.10 |
2018 July - December 2.80 |
Total 92.80 |
| Total Hours Other | 2017 January - June 107.60 |
2017 July - December 97.48 |
2018 January - June 127.02 |
2018 July - December 109.62 |
Total 441.72 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: the commencement of fall classes in public schools.
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 5% |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 1% |
Relating to: including with the property tax bill information regarding state aid reductions to school districts.
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 5% |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 1% |
Relating to: scheduling of school district referendums to exceed revenue limits.
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 5% |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 1% |
Relating to: consideration of resolution to issue bond by common and union high school districts and prohibiting voting on a resolution to exceed the revenue limit of a school district at a special meeting.
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 5% |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 1% |
Relating to: incorporating financial literacy into the curriculum of public schools.
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December 5% |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 1% |
Relating to: comprehensive firearm education for high school pupils.
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December 5% |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 1% |
Relating to: comprehensive firearm education for high school pupils.
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December 5% |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 1% |
Relating to: competitive bidding thresholds and requiring school districts to utilize competitive bidding. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December 10% |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: competitive bidding thresholds and requiring school districts to utilize competitive bidding. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December 10% |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: excluding certain college credit in high school programs from the Early College Credit Program. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June 5% |
2018 July - December |
Total 1% |
Relating to: sparsity aid, the revenue limit ceiling for school districts, and making an appropriation. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June 5% |
2018 July - December |
Total 1% |
Relating to: excluding certain college credit in high school programs from the Early College Credit Program. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June 5% |
2018 July - December |
Total 1% |
Relating to: sparsity aid, the revenue limit ceiling for school districts, and making an appropriation. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June 5% |
2018 July - December |
Total 1% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 10% |
2017 July - December 20% |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 7% |
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 10% |
2017 July - December 20% |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 7% |
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 10% |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 3% |
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 30% |
2017 July - December 10% |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 10% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June 10% |
2018 July - December |
Total 3% |
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June 20% |
2018 July - December 10% |
Total 8% |
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