Milwaukee Public Schools
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
K-12 Education. Public Education. School district.
Lobbying Interests:
Policies that govern K-12 education or influence K-12 education including funding.
Title:
Legislative Policy Manager
K-12 Education. Public Education. School district.
Lobbying Interests:
Policies that govern K-12 education or influence K-12 education including funding.
Title:
Legislative Policy Manager
Contact
CT
Christopher Thiel
P.O. Box 2181
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 475-8190
thielcj@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
http://www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us.
P.O. Box 2181
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 475-8190
thielcj@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
http://www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us.
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keith P Posley | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 12/27/2018 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Ceasar Stinson | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 12/27/2018 | Withdrawn On 2/19/2020 |
| Christopher Thiel | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 12/27/2018 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Ramie Zelenkova | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 1/29/2019 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| AJ Wilson | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 1/29/2019 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Katie White | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 1/29/2019 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Gregory Hubbard | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 1/29/2019 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 232
Relating to: teacher preparatory programs and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
7/22/2019
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: teacher preparatory programs and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date7/22/2019
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 465
Relating to: counting pupils enrolled in four-year-old kindergarten. (FE)
Bill Text and History
10/22/2019
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: counting pupils enrolled in four-year-old kindergarten. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date10/22/2019
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 632
Relating to: assessments to evaluate reading readiness. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/12/2020
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 bill appears to prohibit the use of PALS, MAP and STAR assessments, the most commonly used assessments in the State in this area.We also what to ensure a Spanish language option in this area.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/pals-expands-in-wisconsin-as-the-statewide-universal-literacy-screener-218494221.html
Relating to: assessments to evaluate reading readiness. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/12/2020
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 bill appears to prohibit the use of PALS, MAP and STAR assessments, the most commonly used assessments in the State in this area.We also what to ensure a Spanish language option in this area.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/pals-expands-in-wisconsin-as-the-statewide-universal-literacy-screener-218494221.html
Senate Bill 177
Relating to: mental health clinical consultations under the Medical Assistance program and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
10/22/2019
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 clinical consultations under the Medical Assistance program and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date10/22/2019
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 230
Relating to: teacher preparatory programs and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
2019 Wisconsin Act 84
8/27/2019
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: teacher preparatory programs and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
2019 Wisconsin Act 84
For
Notification Date8/27/2019
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 408
Relating to: counting pupils enrolled in four-year-old kindergarten. (FE)
Bill Text and History
10/2/2019
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: counting pupils enrolled in four-year-old kindergarten. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date10/2/2019
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 578
Relating to: assessments to evaluate reading readiness. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/12/2020
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 bill appears to prohibit the use of PALS, MAP and STAR assessments, the most commonly used assessments in the State in this area.We also what to ensure a Spanish language option in this area
Relating to: assessments to evaluate reading readiness. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/12/2020
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 bill appears to prohibit the use of PALS, MAP and STAR assessments, the most commonly used assessments in the State in this area.We also what to ensure a Spanish language option in this area
Senate Bill 789
Relating to: expanding the part-time open enrollment program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
3/11/2020
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: expanding the part-time open enrollment program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date3/11/2020
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Children and Families: Children and Family Services
Children and Families: Children and Family Services
Notification Date
3/13/2019
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.
3/13/2019
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
Children and Families: Departmentwide
Children and Families: Departmentwide
Notification Date
3/13/2019
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.
3/13/2019
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: Aids to Libraries, Individuals and Organizations
Public Instruction: Aids to Libraries, Individuals and Organizations
Notification Date
3/13/2019
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.
3/13/2019
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: Departmentwide
Public Instruction: Departmentwide
Notification Date
3/13/2019
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.
3/13/2019
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: Educational Leadership
Public Instruction: Educational Leadership
Notification Date
3/13/2019
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.
3/13/2019
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
Shared Revenue and Tax Relief: Property Tax Credits
Shared Revenue and Tax Relief: Property Tax Credits
Notification Date
3/13/2019
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.
3/13/2019
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
Special Education Funding
Special Education Funding
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/31/2020
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/31/2020
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
State Budget, K-12 funding, Early Childhood Funding and Policy
State Budget, K-12 funding, Early Childhood Funding and Policy
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/3/2019
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/3/2019
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
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2019 January - June $67,262.85 |
2019 July - December $31,128.91 |
2020 January - June $46,139.50 |
2020 July - December $44,000.00 |
Total $188,531.26 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2019 January - June 125.00 |
2019 July - December 64.75 |
2020 January - June 95.60 |
2020 July - December 77.75 |
Total 363.10 |
| Total Hours Other | 2019 January - June 831.29 |
2019 July - December 286.50 |
2020 January - June 412.25 |
2020 July - December 500.00 |
Total 2030.04 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: mental health clinical consultations under the Medical Assistance program and making an appropriation. (FE)
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December 1% |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: counting pupils enrolled in four-year-old kindergarten. (FE)
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December 1% |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: teacher preparatory programs and granting rule-making authority.
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December 4% |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: counting pupils enrolled in four-year-old kindergarten. (FE)
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December 4% |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: teacher preparatory programs and granting rule-making authority.
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December 5% |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June 5% |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total 2% |
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June 85% |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total 34% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December 80% |
2020 January - June 80% |
2020 July - December 65% |
Total 44% |
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June 15% |
2020 July - December 15% |
Total 7% |
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