Wisconsin Council for Administrators of Special Services
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Administrators of Special Education, Pupil Services, Special Services.
Lobbying Interests:
The WCASS will primarily attempt to influence legislation and administrative rules governing PK-12 education. The WCASS will also attempt to influence legislation and administrative rules involving telecommunications, food and drugs, child welfare, social services, taxation, trust funds, and transportation issues that pertain to PK-12 education.
CEO Name:
Gail Anderson
Administrators of Special Education, Pupil Services, Special Services.
Lobbying Interests:
The WCASS will primarily attempt to influence legislation and administrative rules governing PK-12 education. The WCASS will also attempt to influence legislation and administrative rules involving telecommunications, food and drugs, child welfare, social services, taxation, trust funds, and transportation issues that pertain to PK-12 education.
CEO Name:
Gail Anderson
Contact
GA
Gail Anderson
4075 Vilas Road
Cottage Grove, WI 53527
(608) 204-9819
executive.director@wcass.org
http://www.wcass.org
4075 Vilas Road
Cottage Grove, WI 53527
(608) 204-9819
executive.director@wcass.org
http://www.wcass.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gail Anderson | Exclusive Duties Yes | Authorized On 12/5/2024 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Deanna Pettack | Exclusive Duties Yes | Authorized On 12/5/2024 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 1
Relating to: changes to the educational assessment program and the school and school district accountability report. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/18/2025
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.
Relating to: changes to the educational assessment program and the school and school district accountability report. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date2/18/2025
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 2
Relating to: requiring school boards to adopt policies to prohibit the use of wireless communication devices during instructional time.
Bill Text and History
2/18/2025
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.
Relating to: requiring school boards to adopt policies to prohibit the use of wireless communication devices during instructional time.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date2/18/2025
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 3
Relating to: incorporating cursive writing into the state model English language arts standards and requiring cursive writing in elementary grades. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/18/2025
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.
Relating to: incorporating cursive writing into the state model English language arts standards and requiring cursive writing in elementary grades. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/18/2025
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 4
Relating to: required instruction in civics in the elementary and high school grades, high school graduation requirements, and private school educational program criteria. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/18/2025
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.
Relating to: required instruction in civics in the elementary and high school grades, high school graduation requirements, and private school educational program criteria. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date2/18/2025
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 5
Relating to: requiring school boards to make textbooks, curricula, and instructional materials available for inspection by school district residents.
Bill Text and History
2/18/2025
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.
Relating to: requiring school boards to make textbooks, curricula, and instructional materials available for inspection by school district residents.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/18/2025
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 6
Relating to: requiring a school board to spend at least 70 percent of its operating expenditures on direct classroom expenditures and annual pay increases for school administrators. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/18/2025
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.
Relating to: requiring a school board to spend at least 70 percent of its operating expenditures on direct classroom expenditures and annual pay increases for school administrators. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/18/2025
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 9
Relating to: allowing representatives of certain federally chartered youth membership organizations to provide information to pupils on public school property.
Bill Text and History
6/11/2025
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.
Relating to: allowing representatives of certain federally chartered youth membership organizations to provide information to pupils on public school property.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date6/11/2025
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 32
Relating to: access to public high schools for military recruiters.
Bill Text and History
6/11/2025
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.
Relating to: access to public high schools for military recruiters.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date6/11/2025
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 60
Relating to: referendum questions for certain referenda that affect property taxes. (FE)
Bill Text and History
5/27/2025
First Communication Date
5/6/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Relating to: referendum questions for certain referenda that affect property taxes. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date5/27/2025
First Communication Date
5/6/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 71
Relating to: school district operating referenda.
Bill Text and History
5/27/2025
First Communication Date
5/6/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Relating to: school district operating referenda.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date5/27/2025
First Communication Date
5/6/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 74
Relating to: parental notification of alleged sexual misconduct by a school staff member. (FE)
Bill Text and History
3/13/2025
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.
Relating to: parental notification of alleged sexual misconduct by a school staff member. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Undisclosed
Notification Date3/13/2025
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 196
Relating to: rehired annuitants in the Wisconsin Retirement System. (FE)
Bill Text and History
5/27/2025
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.
Relating to: rehired annuitants in the Wisconsin Retirement System. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/27/2025
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 226
Relating to: prohibiting school boards and independent charter schools from providing food containing certain ingredients in free or reduced-price meals.
Bill Text and History
6/11/2025
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.
Relating to: prohibiting school boards and independent charter schools from providing food containing certain ingredients in free or reduced-price meals.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date6/11/2025
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 10
Relating to: access to public high schools for military recruiters.
Bill Text and History
6/11/2025
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.
Relating to: access to public high schools for military recruiters.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date6/11/2025
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 11
Relating to: allowing representatives of certain federally chartered youth membership organizations to provide information to pupils on public school property.
Bill Text and History
6/11/2025
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.
Relating to: allowing representatives of certain federally chartered youth membership organizations to provide information to pupils on public school property.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date6/11/2025
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
Relating to: referendum questions for certain referenda that affect property taxes. (FE)
Bill Text and History
5/27/2025
First Communication Date
5/6/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Relating to: referendum questions for certain referenda that affect property taxes. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date5/27/2025
First Communication Date
5/6/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 81
Relating to: school district operating referenda.
Bill Text and History
5/27/2025
First Communication Date
5/6/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Relating to: school district operating referenda.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date5/27/2025
First Communication Date
5/6/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 170
Relating to: rehired annuitants in the Wisconsin Retirement System. (FE)
Bill Text and History
5/6/2025
First Communication Date
5/6/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Relating to: rehired annuitants in the Wisconsin Retirement System. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/6/2025
First Communication Date
5/6/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 228
Relating to: prohibiting school boards and independent charter schools from providing food containing certain ingredients in free or reduced-price meals.
Bill Text and History
6/11/2025
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.
Relating to: prohibiting school boards and independent charter schools from providing food containing certain ingredients in free or reduced-price meals.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date6/11/2025
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.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Instruction: Departmentwide
Public Instruction: Departmentwide
Notification Date
6/10/2025
First Communication Date
2/19/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
6/10/2025
First Communication Date
2/19/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Children's Mental Health Services
Children's Mental Health Services
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/3/2024
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
12/3/2024
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
Public Instruction - District Operations and Standards
Public Instruction - District Operations and Standards
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/3/2024
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
12/3/2024
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
Teacher recruitment, retention, preparation
Teacher recruitment, retention, preparation
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/3/2024
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
12/3/2024
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
Public Instruction - Choice, Charter, and Open Enrollment
Public Instruction - Choice, Charter, and Open Enrollment
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/3/2024
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
12/3/2024
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
No certified reports found.
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
No legislative bills/resolutions found.
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
No topics found.
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
No other matters found.