Senate Education Committee announces public hearing on Tuesday, September 26
The Senate Committee on Education announced that they will be holding a public hearing on Sept. 26th, at 10:00am. The committee will discuss several appointments, and three bills directed at public schools.
SB-83 would require school boards to publish on the ballot, the estimated interest that will accrue on issued bonds as part of a referendum. SB-335 would allow school districts to employ a district administrator without a license. SB-395 would remove the restriction on revenue ceilings, that restricts a district’s ability to shift their ceiling upwards for three years, if they fail an operational referendum. Visit the Wisconsin Legislature’s website to see the full committee agenda. (more…)
State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly delivered the State of Education address today at the State Capitol. In her remarks, she addressed the state of K-12 Education in Wisconsin and discussed challenges to students, teachers, parents, and schools as a whole.