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Notes from JFC Hearing
By Wisconsin School Administrators Alliance staff | April 16, 2019
Yesterday, the Joint Finance Committee held it’s third of four public hearings on the 2019-21 state budget bill in River Falls. The SAA was well-represented with superintendents Jamie Benson (River Falls), Patrick Olson (New Richmond), Bruce Quinton (Pepin), Joe Zydowsky (Menomonie), Mark Luebker (Osceola) and John Humphries (Thorp) providing testimony. CESA 6 Administrator Jerry Walters also provided testimony, as did Osceola Business Manager Lynette Edwards.
Many thanks to these SAA members for their leadership.
For those of you planning to testify at the remaining hearing in Greeen Bay, 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 last JFC budget hearing. If you have questions about testifying please call me at 608-242-1370.
Here is the hearing location and time:
- 10 am – 5 pm: Wednesday, April 24, University Union – Phoenix Rooms, UW-Green BayUniversity Union – Phoenix Rooms, 2430 Campus Court, Green Bay, WI 54311
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