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Meeting Date:
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8/26/2021 - 5:30 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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At the state level, Wisconsin continues to maintain an unallocated balance that exceeds $1 billion. Those funds are outside of the budget stabilization fund and could be used to fund programs.
Senate Bill 411, related to instruction and training related to anti-racism and anti-sexism, received a joint hearing in front of the Senate and Assembly Education committees. At a minimum, the bill lacks clear definition and is commonly seen as a piece of legislation that would limit or eliminate discussion of issues that include racism and sexism. MPS and other education groups are opposed to the bill.
At the federal level, a significant infrastructure bill has passed the U.S. Senate. However, the bill does not include significant school infrastructure funding that was originally proposed by President Biden. Both the infrastructure bill and work on the federal budget, which could include significant support for schools, will move forward over the coming months.
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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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