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Meeting Date:
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1/30/2020 - 6:30 PM
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Category:
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Reports and Communications from the Board Clerk/Chief Officer, Office of Board Governance
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Info
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Subject:
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2. Monthly Report, with Possible Action, on Legislative Activities Affecting MPS
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Strategic Plan Compatibility Statement:
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Goal 1 Academic Achievement Goal 2 Student, Family and Community Engagement Goal 3 Effective and Efficient Operations
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Attachments
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File Attachment:
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Background:
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Since 1993, 97% of school districts, 410 of 421, in the state of Wisconsin have successfully passed referenda. School districts that surround MPS are included on that list, with many having passed multiple referenda over those years.
The Wisconsin Policy Forum has reported on the MPS referendum initiative and confirmed that, since 2012-13, school funding is $110 million behind the pace of inflation, with funding being $60 million short of inflation this year alone. The report also confirms that categorical aids to support students fall well short of covering educational costs.
The update will cover relevant legislative action taken during the final weeks of January.
MPS will collaborating with various community partners to encourage participation in the upcoming census.
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Fiscal Impact Statement:
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This item does not authorize expenditures.
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Implementation and Assessment Plan
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The district will continue to pursue appropriate support for students as part of the MPS Legislative Agenda.
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Recommendation:
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Chris Thiel - Legislative Policy Specialist
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Signed By:
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Jacqueline M. Mann, Ph.D. - Board Clerk/Chief Officer
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