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Notes from JFC Hearing
By Wisconsin School Administrators Alliance staff | April 11, 2019
Yesterday, the Joint Finance Committee held it’s second of four public hearings on the 2019-21 state budget bill in Oak Creek. The SAA was well-represented with superintendents Keith Posley (Milwaukee) and Deb Kerr (Brown Deer) providing testimony. Deb Kerr was also joined by a team of Brown Deer administrators. The following business managers also provided testimony: John Stellmacher (Hartford), Jonathan Mitchell (St. Francis), Andrew Chromy (Oak Creek), Mike Gerlach (Fond du Lac), and Blaise Paul (South Milwaukee). I’m also pleased to report that at least two special education directors, Amanda Mack (St. Francis) and Bridget Kotarak (Kenosha), delivered very compelling testimony on the need for increased funding for special education.
Many thanks to these SAA members for their leadership.
For those of you planning to testify at one of the remaining hearings, here are my suggestions:
- Get there early. I know the hearings don’t start until 10:00 a.m., but if you wish to speak before 1:00 p.m. get there by 7:30 a.m.
- You will only have 2 minutes to testify. There will likely be no questions from legislators.
- Bring 1 hard copy of your testimony with your full contact information on it for the committee members.
- Briefly, tell your district’s story (size, location, student body makeup, challenges, etc.)
- Use the information in the SAA’s recent Budget Alert to stay on message. It is very important for us to stay focused.
- Remember, the JFC is in control of the budget process right now. Be respectful and say “thank you”.
Once again, we need a strong showing at the remaining JFC budget hearings. If you have questions about testifying please call me at 608-242-1370.
Here are the upcoming hearing locations and times:
- 10 am – 5 pm: Monday, April 15, University Center – Riverview Ballroom, UW-River Falls University Center – Riverview Ballroom #260, 500 Wild Rose Avenue, River Falls, WI 54022
- 10 am – 5 pm: Wednesday, April 24, University Union – Phoenix Rooms, UW-Green Bay University Union – Phoenix Rooms, 2430 Campus Court, Green Bay, WI 54311
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