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Meeting Date:
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8/31/2017 - 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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1. 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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As of the publication of this report, Senator Alberta Darling, co-chair of the State's Joint Committee on Finance, has indicated that the Committee, which has been meeting to discuss details of the Foxconn proposal, will proceed with the K-12 education portion of the budget during the week of August 28, 2017. Legislative leaders have indicated that, while the Senate and Assembly share similar goals, final details concerning the remaining portions of the budget have yet to be agreed upon.
The Department of Public Instruction has issued a letter to the Governor and legislative leaders which outlines timeline concerns relative to issuing funds to schools and school districts while the budget is delayed.
Parents, community members, and other K-12 education advocates met in August at the third-annual Wisconsin Public Education Network Conference. The levels of activity and interest at the conference reinforced the recent results of the Marquette University Law School Poll, which indicated that citizens in the state strongly support increased funding for Wisconsin's schools.
At the federal level, as the traditional August recess comes to a close, significant items, including the federal budget, remain on the agenda and will need to be attended to in the weeks ahead. The President's proposed budget includes a $9.2 billion reduction in funding for education.
In addition to the information provided above, the Board's Legislative Policy Specialist may present additional updates on legislative activities affecting MPS.
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Fiscal Impact Statement:
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NA
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Implementation and Assessment Plan
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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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Jacqueline M. Mann, Ph.D. - Board Clerk/Chief Officer
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