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Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
---|---|---|---|
Christopher Thiel | Exclusive Duties Yes | Authorized On 12/29/2020 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Gregory Hubbard | Exclusive Duties Yes | Authorized On 1/12/2021 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Keith P Posley | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 1/12/2021 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Katie White | Exclusive Duties Yes | Authorized On 1/12/2021 | Withdrawn On N/A |
AJ Wilson | Exclusive Duties Yes | Authorized On 1/12/2021 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Ramie Zelenkova | Exclusive Duties Yes | Authorized On 1/12/2021 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Daniel Romportl | Exclusive Duties Yes | Authorized On 10/13/2021 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 160
Relating to: transportation to a private school during the 2020-21 school year for pupils who reside in a first class city school district. (FE)
Bill Text and History
5/20/2021
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: transportation to a private school during the 2020-21 school year for pupils who reside in a first class city school district. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date5/20/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 196
Relating to: designating athletic sports and teams operated or sponsored by public schools or private schools participating in a parental choice program based on the sex of the participants.
Bill Text and History
5/26/2021
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: designating athletic sports and teams operated or sponsored by public schools or private schools participating in a parental choice program based on the sex of the participants.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date5/26/2021
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 411
Relating to: anti-racism and anti-sexism pupil instruction and anti-racism and anti-sexism training for employees of school districts and independent charter schools. (FE)
Bill Text and History
8/10/2021
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: anti-racism and anti-sexism pupil instruction and anti-racism and anti-sexism training for employees of school districts and independent charter schools. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date8/10/2021
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 899
Relating to: requiring one credit of personal financial literacy for high school graduation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/7/2022
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
MPS supports financial literacy and local control.
Relating to: requiring one credit of personal financial literacy for high school graduation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/7/2022
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
MPS supports financial literacy and local control.
Assembly Bill 966
Relating to: reorganizing the Milwaukee Public School System into four to eight school districts and creating a Milwaukee Public Schools Redistricting and Implementation Commission. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/15/2022
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: reorganizing the Milwaukee Public School System into four to eight school districts and creating a Milwaukee Public Schools Redistricting and Implementation Commission. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/15/2022
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 221
Relating to: transportation to a private school during the 2020-21 school year for pupils who reside in a first class city school district. (FE)
Bill Text and History
5/20/2021
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: transportation to a private school during the 2020-21 school year for pupils who reside in a first class city school district. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date5/20/2021
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 411
Relating to: anti-racism and anti-sexism pupil instruction and anti-racism and anti-sexism training for employees of school districts and independent charter schools. (FE)
Bill Text and History
8/7/2021
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: anti-racism and anti-sexism pupil instruction and anti-racism and anti-sexism training for employees of school districts and independent charter schools. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date8/7/2021
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 463
Relating to: requiring school boards to make information about learning materials and educational activities used for pupil instruction available to the public. (FE)
Bill Text and History
8/12/2021
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: requiring school boards to make information about learning materials and educational activities used for pupil instruction available to the public. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date8/12/2021
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 589
Relating to: the Foundations of Reading test licensure requirement.
Bill Text and History
2021 Wisconsin Act 214
10/13/2021
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 Foundations of Reading test licensure requirement.
Bill Text and History
2021 Wisconsin Act 214
Other
Notification Date10/13/2021
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 963
Relating to: reorganizing the Milwaukee Public School System into four to eight school districts and creating a Milwaukee Public Schools Redistricting and Implementation Commission. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/15/2022
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: reorganizing the Milwaukee Public School System into four to eight school districts and creating a Milwaukee Public Schools Redistricting and Implementation Commission. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/15/2022
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 Joint Resolution 3
Relating to: terminating the COVID-19 public health emergency, including all emergency orders and actions taken pursuant to declaration of the public health emergency.
Bill Text and History
1/28/2021
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: terminating the COVID-19 public health emergency, including all emergency orders and actions taken pursuant to declaration of the public health emergency.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date1/28/2021
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: Departmentwide
Children and Families: Departmentwide
Notification Date
2/18/2021
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.
2/18/2021
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
Elections Commission
Elections Commission
Notification Date
2/18/2021
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.
2/18/2021
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
Financial Institutions: College Tuition and Expenses and College Savings Programs
Financial Institutions: College Tuition and Expenses and College Savings Programs
Notification Date
2/18/2021
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.
2/18/2021
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
2/18/2021
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.
2/18/2021
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
2/18/2021
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.
2/18/2021
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
2/18/2021
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.
2/18/2021
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
Use of surplus for K-12 education funding
Use of surplus for K-12 education funding
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
3/8/2022
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
3/8/2022
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
K-12 Education Funding
K-12 Education Funding
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/31/2022
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
1/31/2022
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
Funding for Students with Disabilities
Funding for Students with Disabilities
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/29/2022
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/29/2022
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
Task Force on Racial Disparities
Task Force on Racial Disparities
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
3/9/2021
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
3/9/2021
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
2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2021 January - June $64,088.61 |
2021 July - December $41,932.56 |
2022 January - June $48,408.40 |
2022 July - December $44,331.56 |
Total $198,761.13 |
Total Hours Communicating | 2021 January - June 135.50 |
2021 July - December 59.25 |
2022 January - June 75.50 |
2022 July - December 42.00 |
Total 312.25 |
Total Hours Other | 2021 January - June 623.15 |
2021 July - December 548.25 |
2022 January - June 569.25 |
2022 July - December 588.75 |
Total 2329.40 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: transportation to a private school during the 2020-21 school year for pupils who reside in a first class city school district. (FE)
2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2021 January - June 2% |
2021 July - December 2% |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 1% |
Relating to: transportation to a private school during the 2020-21 school year for pupils who reside in a first class city school district. (FE)
2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2021 January - June 3% |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: designating athletic sports and teams operated or sponsored by public schools or private schools participating in a parental choice program based on the sex of the participants.
2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2021 January - June 5% |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 1% |
Relating to: terminating the COVID-19 public health emergency, including all emergency orders and actions taken pursuant to declaration of the public health emergency.
2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2021 January - June 5% |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 1% |
Relating to: requiring school boards to make information about learning materials and educational activities used for pupil instruction available to the public. (FE)
2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2021 January - June |
2021 July - December 2% |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: anti-racism and anti-sexism pupil instruction and anti-racism and anti-sexism training for employees of school districts and independent charter schools. (FE)
2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2021 January - June |
2021 July - December 3% |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: anti-racism and anti-sexism pupil instruction and anti-racism and anti-sexism training for employees of school districts and independent charter schools. (FE)
2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2021 January - June |
2021 July - December 3% |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: the Foundations of Reading test licensure requirement.
2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2021 January - June |
2021 July - December 5% |
2022 January - June 3% |
2022 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: requiring one credit of personal financial literacy for high school graduation. (FE)
2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June 1% |
2022 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: reorganizing the Milwaukee Public School System into four to eight school districts and creating a Milwaukee Public Schools Redistricting and Implementation Commission. (FE)
2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June 8% |
2022 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: reorganizing the Milwaukee Public School System into four to eight school districts and creating a Milwaukee Public Schools Redistricting and Implementation Commission. (FE)
2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June 8% |
2022 July - December |
Total 2% |
Budget Bill Subjects
2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2021 January - June 75% |
2021 July - December 58% |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 35% |
2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2021 January - June |
2021 July - December 6% |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 1% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2021 January - June 1% |
2021 July - December 2% |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total < 1% |
2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June 20% |
2022 July - December 60% |
Total 19% |
2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June 20% |
2022 July - December 20% |
Total 10% |
2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June 30% |
2022 July - December 10% |
Total 10% |
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