School District of Janesville

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Local public school district

Lobbying Interests:
Local control of local school districts complemented by adequate state funding of general cost and full funding of state mandates, with special attention to IDEA and ESL mandates.

Title:
Superintendent

Contact
TE
Thomas Evert
537 S Franklin St
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 743-5050
(608) 743-5110
tevert@janesville.k12.wi.us
www.inwave.com/schools/jps

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 29
Assembly Bill 29
relating to: the establishment of charter schools by county boards.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
3/23/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Local school districts ought to be the sole authority to establish charter schools in WI.
Assembly Bill 41
Assembly Bill 41
relating to: permitting an educational agency to refuse to employ or to terminate from employment an unpardoned felon.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/23/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
This legislation is needed for the safety of our children & youth.
Assembly Bill 68
Assembly Bill 68
relating to: granting high school credit for extracurricular sports.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
3/23/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Considering complications of granting credit for interscholastic athletics. What about requirement that district pay costs for any program which gets credit?
Assembly Bill 94
Assembly Bill 94
relating to: requiring a course in personal finance for high school graduation.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
3/23/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
There are basics which need to be required for ALL students in WI high schools. What about democracy/civics education? Does local control work when basic expectations for public high school courses are involved in competition with popularity?
Assembly Bill 183
Assembly Bill 183
relating to: school district youth options programs, which allow pupils to attend an institution of higher education under certain circumstances.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 131

Other
Notification Date
3/26/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
For
Notification Date
3/26/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
UNfunded mandates need to be repealed. Local control of public education needs to be reaffirmed by giving local school boards authority to determine priorities in each local school district with basic state standards.
Assembly Bill 266
Assembly Bill 266
relating to: school and school district performance reports.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/24/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Adequate and appropriate distribution of school district report would be provided for with this revision at a lower cost. The cost-cutting situation for local school districts means that UNfunded state mandates must be reduced/repealed.
Assembly Bill 395
Assembly Bill 395
relating to: the number of school days required each school term.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/13/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Local school boards ought to have flexibility to develop school calendar for optimal education and reasonable fiscal management. The time standard provides for the MINIMUM time for our students.
Assembly Bill 542
Assembly Bill 542
relating to: carrying forward a school district's unused revenue limit authority to the succeeding school year.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/1/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Local control is a priority. Each local school district ought to make its own decisions re. tax levy. This is one step toward local control. The state revenue limit ought to be removed from local school districts.
Assembly Bill 640
Assembly Bill 640
relating to: allowing the use of technologies other than fingerprint cards for background checks related to teacher licensing and changing a statutory reference to reflect the name change of the Wisconsin Council of Religious and Independent Schools (sugge...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/14/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 709
Assembly Bill 709
relating to: the confidentiality of pupil records and the exchange of information between a pupil's school, the juvenile justice system, and law enforcement agencies.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 292

For
Notification Date
2/6/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 723
Assembly Bill 723
relating to: transportation of certain private school pupils.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/14/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 725
Assembly Bill 725
relating to: eliminating various school district and Department of Public Instruction requirements.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/9/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Local control is the top priority set by the Board of Education, School District of Janesville.
Senate Bill 9
Senate Bill 9
relating to: the establishment of charter schools by county boards.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
3/23/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 12
Senate Bill 12
relating to: campaign financing, official action in return for providing or withholding political contributions, services, or other things of value, lobbying regulation, designations for the Wisconsin election campaign fund by individuals filing state inco...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/23/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 15
Senate Bill 15
relating to: creation of a Joint Survey Committee on State Mandates and required funding of state mandates.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/23/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
UNfunded state mandates are a major consternation for local school districts which are under state revenue cap. Local control.
Senate Bill 25
Senate Bill 25
relating to: open enrollment in public schools and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 55

For
Notification Date
3/23/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 58
Senate Bill 58
relating to: permitting an educational agency to refuse to employ or to terminate from employment an unpardoned felon.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/23/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 60
Senate Bill 60
relating to: leasing of school property.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 254

For
Notification Date
1/14/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 107
Senate Bill 107
relating to: school and school district performance reports.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/24/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
This bill provides for adequate/appropriate distribution of the school district performance annual report at lower cost. In the cost-cutting situation, it is imperative that UNfunded state mandates by reduced or repealed!
Senate Bill 153
Senate Bill 153
relating to: school district youth options programs, which allow pupils to attend an institution of higher education under certain circumstances.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/4/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Local control of this and other UNfunded mandates is basic to making the principle of local control of education real and significant in Wisconsin.
Senate Bill 161
Senate Bill 161
relating to: waivers of laws and administrative rules governing elementary and secondary education.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/4/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Local control needs to be strengthened in Wisconsin.

Budget Bill Subjects

Health and Family Services: Prescription Drug Assistance
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health and Family Services: Prescription Drug Assistance

Notification Date
3/23/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Public Instruction: Administrative and Other Funding
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Instruction: Administrative and Other Funding

Notification Date
2/12/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Public Instruction: Assessments and Licensing
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Instruction: Assessments and Licensing

Notification Date
2/12/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

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

Notification Date
2/12/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

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

Notification Date
2/12/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

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

Notification Date
2/12/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Public Instruction: Revenue Limits
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Instruction: Revenue Limits

Notification Date
2/12/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

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

Notification Date
2/12/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Shared Revenue and Property Tax Relief: Direct Aid Payments
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Shared Revenue and Property Tax Relief: Direct Aid Payments

Notification Date
3/23/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

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

Notification Date
3/23/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Tobacco Control Board
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Tobacco Control Board

Notification Date
3/23/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Support LRB 3194/2 to repeal the penalty imposed on local school districts which do not levy to the full level of their state revenue limit.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Support LRB 3194/2 to repeal the penalty imposed on local school districts which do not levy to the full level of their state revenue limit.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
9/13/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Appropriate EDUCATIONAL testing in schools with review of NCLB expectations in terms of reimbursement on mandates and quality of tests.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Appropriate EDUCATIONAL testing in schools with review of NCLB expectations in terms of reimbursement on mandates and quality of tests.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
3/23/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Appropriate mandate relief for PK-12 public schools in WI.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Appropriate mandate relief for PK-12 public schools in WI.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
3/23/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Appropriate reform of healthcare system, including insurance, to provide quality healthcare at a reasonable cost. All WI citizens need to be provided reasonable healthcare.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Appropriate reform of healthcare system, including insurance, to provide quality healthcare at a reasonable cost. All WI citizens need to be provided reasonable healthcare.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
3/23/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Appropriate use of eLearning, virtual schools and distance learning in PK-12 public education.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Appropriate use of eLearning, virtual schools and distance learning in PK-12 public education.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
3/23/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

General attention to PK-12 public school finance and administration
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
General attention to PK-12 public school finance and administration

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
3/23/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Mandates and funding for special education services (IDEA)
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Mandates and funding for special education services (IDEA)

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
3/23/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Support in every way possible OPEN state government processes with appropriate participation of all constituents of an issue/situation. Open agreements openly arrived at! Public hearing for ALL public issues!!!!
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Support in every way possible OPEN state government processes with appropriate participation of all constituents of an issue/situation. Open agreements openly arrived at! Public hearing for ALL public issues!!!!

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
3/23/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Youth Options as an UNfunded mandate - LOCAL CONTROL. More local control over costs with concern for optimal educational opportunities for ALL students.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Youth Options as an UNfunded mandate - LOCAL CONTROL. More local control over costs with concern for optimal educational opportunities for ALL students.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
3/23/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Total Lobbying Effort

  2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2004
January - June
$8,556.43
2004
July - December
$8,521.00
Total $17,077.43
Total Hours Communicating 2004
January - June
15.50
2004
July - December
0.00
Total 15.50
Total Hours Other 2004
January - June
377.50
2004
July - December
262.00
Total 639.50

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

relating to: school district youth options programs, which allow pupils to attend an institution of higher education under certain circumstances.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
5%
2004
July - December
Total 3%
relating to: waivers of laws and administrative rules governing elementary and secondary education.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
5%
2004
July - December
Total 3%
relating to: creation of a Joint Survey Committee on State Mandates and required funding of state mandates.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
10%
2004
July - December
Total 6%
relating to: school district youth options programs, which allow pupils to attend an institution of higher education under certain circumstances.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
10%
2004
July - December
Total 6%
relating to: the number of school days required each school term.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
10%
2004
July - December
Total 6%
relating to: carrying forward a school district's unused revenue limit authority to the succeeding school year.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
15%
2004
July - December
Total 9%

Budget Bill Subjects

No budget bill subjects found.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
5%
2004
July - December
10%
Total 7%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
10%
2004
July - December
10%
Total 10%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
10%
2004
July - December
10%
Total 10%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
10%
Total 4%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
10%
Total 4%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
10%
Total 4%

Minor Efforts

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

Minor Efforts
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
20%
2004
July - December
30%
Total 24%

Other Matters

Includes time spent on:

  • Gubernatorial nominations
  • Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication

Other Matters
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
10%
Total 4%

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures