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Reports and Communications from the Board Clerk/Chief Officer, Office of Board Governance |
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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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MPS Legislative Agenda DRAFT |
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File Attachment:
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Background:
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The 2023-2024 MPS Legislative Agenda, remains consistent with ambitious policy goals from years past and builds on the positive momentum to date.
Among other items, the agenda emphasizes the need to provide a level of per pupil support that at least matches the rate of inflation (Over $1,500 for the current four year period) and a reimbursement level for students with disabilities in public schools that puts them at the same level of support that is afforded to students in private schools, at least 90%. The state has the funding necessary to support both of these policies. In fact the flat tax proposal introduced in January, 2023, is five times more expensive than providing 90% support for students with disabilities. |
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Fiscal Impact Statement:
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This item does not authorize expenditures. |
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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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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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