Committee Meeting Information

December 5-6 2007

University of Wyoming Outreach Building

Casper, Wyoming

 

Committee Members Present

Senator Henry H.R. “Hank” Coe, Co-Chairman

Representative Del McOmie, Co-Chairman

Senator Jim Anderson

Senator Kit Jennings

Senator Mike Massie

Senator Michael Von Flatern

Representative Bernadine Craft

Representative Kathy Davison

Representative Ross Diercks

Representative Matt Teeters

Representative Sue Wallis

 

Committee Members Absent

Representative W. Patrick Goggles

Representative Allen Jaggi

Representative Kevin White

 

Other Legislators Present

Senator Eli Bebout

Senator John Schiffer

Representative Bob Brechtel

 

Legislative Service Office Staff

Dave Nelson, School Finance Manager, Brenda Long, School Finance Analyst

Matthew Sackett, Research Analyst, Josh Anderson, Research Associate

 

Others Present at Meeting

Please refer to Appendix 1 to review the Committee Sign-in Sheet
for a list of other individuals who attended the meeting.

Executive Summary

The Committee met for two days in Casper, Wyoming.  The Committee heard testimony on distance education programs, at-risk programs, charter schools, district litigation expenditures, block grant model administration, career and technical education, summer school, groundskeepers, local resources, instructional facilitators, school audits, the Hathaway scholarship, workforce training and community colleges.

 

The Committee voted to sponsor four bills for the 2008 budget session.  Draft bill 08LSO-0150.C1 related to the funding of summer school programs, 08LSO-0152.C1 related to the funding of groundskeepers, 08LSO-0200.C1 making amendments to the Hathaway scholarship program and 08LSO-0198.C1 providing an appropriation for workforce training.

 

The Committee scheduled their next meeting for January 28 and 29, 2008.

 

Call To Order (12/5/2007)

Cochairman Coe called the meeting to order at 9:00 am.  The following sections summarize the Committee proceedings by topic.  Please refer to Appendix 2 to review the Committee Meeting Agenda.

 

Approval of Minutes

Minutes from the October 22-23 Committee meeting were approved with no changes.

 

Distance Education Programs

Mr. Dave Nelson of the Legislative Service Office provided a handout to the Committee regarding the school foundation program account, updated to reflect recent CREG revenue projections and the subsequent impact for 2009-2010.  See Appendix 3 for a copy of the handout.

 

Dr. Jim McBride, State Superintendent provided a handout to the Committee concerning distance education (see Appendix 4 for a copy of the handout).  Dr. McBride stated that there is a need to provide access to all of our students and to make sure that courses are available to students .  Dr. McBride noted that Wyoming is a unique environment because while most places with distance learning cannot build schools fast enough to keep up with student enrollment, enrollment in most Wyoming school districts is declining.

 

Dr. Tim Snyder provided a handout to the Committee from the Distance Education Task Force (see appendix 5 for a copy of the handout).  Dr. Snyder noted that distance education is not the same as online education but it can include online education.  Dr Snyder noted that there are 30 states with state-led programs or initiatives and that most of those are supplemental with few or no full-time students.  He stated that there are 18 states with full time multi-district online schools.  Dr. Snyder noted that the distance education components currently used in Wyoming are the Wyoming Equality Network (WEN) video system, e-Academy, Wyoming virtual school, traditional correspondence, computer assisted instruction, supplemental online and dual credit courses.  Dr. Snyder described the recommendations set out in the handout.  Dr. Snyder stated that paper-based classes should be kept, that the WEN video network be continued, that it should allow districts to use and pay for curriculum software and use out-of-state supplements, and that dual-credit instruction be maintained as is.  Dr. Snyder noted that another recommendation is for the development of a switchboard network with the state as the operator.  The network would connect teachers, schools and kids with other teachers, schools and kids.  Another suggestion is the development of a distance learning plan as a binding contract on behalf of the student and integrated into the individual learning plan.  Dr. Snyder also described an inter-district memoranda of understanding as an agreement between the host district and the resident district and stated that the recommendation was that full time distance education should be permitted as an option.  Dr. Snyder stated that they would recommend an increase in funding of the existing distance incentive payment from $500 per student to $850 per student, subject to annual increases.

 

In response to a question, Mary Kay Hill, Wyoming Department of Education, clarified that the $500 per student was not a part of the funding model.

 

In response to a question, Dr. Snyder stated that getting districts together under a state structure will allow the distance education system to be more nimble.  Dr. McBride noted that the recommendation of $850 per student was to reimburse the district providing distance education, and that while it will likely increase the complexity of funding, it allows for the evolution of a program while maintaining local control.

 

In response to a question, Dr. McBride stated that the goal of distance education is to catch certain kids who are opting out and may be able to graduate  Dr. McBride noted that the first courses to be available would be those in the success curriculum.

 

Cochairman Coe directed Legislative Service Office staff to prepare draft legislation executing recommendations of the State Superintendent pertaining to distance education.

 

At-Risk Programs

Mr. Joe Simpson, Deputy State Superintendent, provided a handout to the Committee related to at-risk programs (see Appendix 6 for a copy of the handout).  Mr. Simpson stated that the department conducted a survey and found that the number of at risk students is growing in the state.   Mr. Simpson noted that 44 districts had responded to the survey.  The survey indicated that there is a continuum of prevention programs including co-curricular activities and drug prevention.  He noted that the proxy for determining "at-risk" for funding is ELL students, free and reduced lunch students and mobile students.  The survey asked whether the proxy represented the district's definition and 36% of districts said yes.  Mr. Simpson noted that 95% of districts said they have a functioning Building Intervention Team and 93% said that they have routine screening procedures.  Mr. Simpson noted that 28,466 students have been identified as "at-risk" using the proxy definition.

 

In response to a question, Dr. McBride noted that Department of Education used the No Child Left Behind definition of "homeless".  Mr. Simpson noted that the proxy definition of "at-risk" for funding is not applied consistently and that there was a need to identify what "at-risk" means.  Mr. Simpson noted that it was not possible to measure effectiveness at this time.  He stated that the program recommendations are to establish a definition, establish reliable measures of effectiveness, implement research based programs and best practice models, continue the moratorium on establishing alternative schools, establish an at-risk coordinator and establish a placement task force.

 

Cochairman Coe directed staff work to with the Department to draft legislation to execute recommendations pertaining to "at-risk" students.

 

Charter Schools

Dr. McBride provided a handout on charter school applications (see Appendix 7 for a copy of the handout).  Mary Kay Hill noted that the checklist follows both statute and rules and regulations and that the Department of Education is open to making it an evolving document.  She noted that there is no authority to revoke charter status at the state level.  In response to a question, Ms. Hill noted that there are timelines that offer some protection of an applicant but that the Department authority is limited and that it is an issue between districts and applicants.  In response to a question, Dr. McBride noted that if the legislature were to develop another body to determine charter status it may result in people outside a school district deciding what is best for the local students.  In response to questioning, Dr. McBride noted that the State Board is where the appeal is currently heard, and indicated the Department can make the checklist more formal.

 

District Litigation Expenditure Report

Mr. Fred Hansen, Wyoming Department of Education, provided a handout to the Committee related to district litigation expenditures (see Appendix 8 for a copy of the handout).  Dr. McBride added that litigation has a large economic and time impact on the state which is not reflected in the handout.

 

Block Grant Model Administration Reports

Student Activities

Dr. Lawrence Picus, Picus and Associates, provided a handout to the Committee related to student activities (see Appendix 9 for a copy of the handout).  Dr. Picus noted that there is relatively little data across the country related to student activities.  He noted that from the data that is available, Picus & Associates established a model component amount of $260 per ADM for student activities in the 2005 Recalibration Report.  Dr. Picus noted that there was a wide variation between districts and that some districts spent more than that amount on activities and some districts spent less than that amount.

 

Senator Von Flatern provided a handout to the Committee of the student activities expenditures and the impact of the proposed bill.  See Appendix 10 for a copy of the handout.

 

The Legislative Service Office provided a handout to the Committee of the estimated fiscal impact of the proposed bill.  See Appendix 11 for a copy of the handout.

 

Senator Anderson moved 08LSO-220.C1, "School finance-student activities," seconded by Cochairman McOmie (see Appendix 12 for a copy of the draft bill).  Dr. Picus noted that the proposed bill would reduce the amount of money that flows for activities.  Mr. Rick Lucksinger, Lusk Superintendent, suggested that small districts would take a bigger hit under the proposed changes and stated that activities are good for at-risk students.  Mr. Kurt Schmidt, Lander Business Manager, noted that costs are cyclical and that the cost of food and lodging is going up and suggested that it may be appropriate to leave the funding for activities as is until recalibration.  The motion on the bill failed a roll call vote of 9 nayes, 1 aye and 2 excused. (Vote Attached with Bill Draft)

 

ADM Computation Policy

Mr. Matthew Wilmarth, Wyoming Department of Education, provided a handout to the Committee regarding the average daily membership (ADM) computation policy (see Appendix 13 for a copy of the handout).  Mr. Wilmarth noted that the change would allow only one type of ADM computation per school.  In response to a question, Mr. Wilmarth noted that the practice of releasing students either to work or for religious instruction and counted within ADM would be permitted under this policy.  Mr. Wilmarth noted that it may be appropriate to revisit this issue during recalibration.

 

At-Risk Data Correction

Mr. Wilmarth provided a handout to the Committee related to the at-risk data correction, technically addressed through Department model administration (see Appendix 14 for a copy of the handout).  Mr. Wilmarth noted that the mobile student count was being duplicated in most districts.  In response to a question, Mr. Wilmarth noted that the definition of "mobile student" is provided on page 2 of the attachment to the handout.

 

School Finance – Career and Technical Education

Ms. Teri Wigert, Wyoming Department of Education, addressed the Committee regarding career and technical education and provided a handout to the Committee of the proposed budget for career and technical education (see Appendix 15 for a copy of the handout).  Ms. Wigert noted that there is a 2 year roll out for the 6 year program implementation period, and that they were recommending the hiring of a project manager, the formation of a steering committee, funds for CTE program analysis and funds for demonstration projects.  Mr. Nelson provided a copy of 08LSO-0151.C1, "School finance-career-technical education" (see Appendix 16 for a copy of the draft bill).  Mr. Nelson explained the bill.

 

Ms. Wigert noted that there are grants within the Department that are innovative grants but that is a different grant program.  She noted that proposed funding contained in the draft legislation could help industry, thereby having a statewide impact.  Ms. Wigert noted that the proposed steering committee would work with district demonstration projects and that the steering committee would go away in two years.  Ms. Lynn Birleffi of the Wyoming Restaurant and Lodging Association provided a handout to the Committee in support of the draft bill (see Appendix 17 for a copy of the handout).  Senator Jennings moved the bill, seconded by Cochair McOmie, to be incorporated into the omnibus school finance legislation.  The motion carried by a roll call vote of 11 ayes, 1 excused. (Votes Attached with Bill)

 

School Finance – Summer School Program

Ms. Ruth Sommers of the Department of Education addressed the Committee concerning the summer school program and provided two handouts to the Committee (see Appendices 18 and 19 for a copy of the handouts).  Ms. Sommers explained 08LSO-0150.C1, "School finance-summer school program" (see Appendix 20 for a copy of the bill and see Appendix 21 for a forecast on the fiscal impact).  Ms. Sommers noted that proposed legislation permanently provides summer school funding off-model, and the program's focus is limited primarily to math and language arts.

 

Dr. Picus provided a handout to the Committee addressing summer school funding (see Appendix 22 for a copy of the handout).  Dr. Picus noted that Picus & Associates support the recommendation to continue summer school funding outside of the block grant model as a categorical program.  Ms. Sommers noted that under the proposal, districts receive funding based on their actual expenditures up to the grant amount.

 

Cochair McOmie moved the Committee approve the bill as part of the omnibus school finance bill, seconded by Representative Wallis, to be introduced in the House.  Senator Massie moved that the bill be amended on page 2, line 9 by deleting "at risk student needs" and inserting "the needs of students who are not performing at proficient levels".  The motion passed.  Senator Massie moved that the bill be amended on page 4, line 1 by deleting "receiving" and inserting "concluding".  The motion passed.  The motion, as amended, was adopted by a roll call vote of 11 ayes, 1 excused. (Vote Attached with Draft Bill)

 

School Finance – Maintenance and Operations

Dr. Picus provided a handout to the Committee concerning groundskeepers resources within the maintenance and operations component of the block grant funding model (see Appendix 23 for a copy of the handout).  Dr. Picus noted that there is a substantial variation on groundskeeper resources among the school districts because some school districts have large tracts of land.  Mr. Wilmarth provided two handouts to the Committee describing the proposed changes to the groundskeeper resource funding (see Appendices 24 and 25 for a copy of the handouts).  Mr. Dave Nelson explained 08 LSO-0152.C1, "School finance-maintenance-operations" (see Appendix 26 for a copy of the bill).

 

Senator Jennings moved the bill, seconded by Cochair McOmie.  Mr. Michael Wiggam, Cheyenne Business Manager, noted that the large acreages in Laramie County School District #1 were acquired through the Department of Interior, which did not want the land and offered it to the district.  Additionally, the district acquired land from the Bureau of Land Management and that the district used it for science courses and outdoor education.  Mr. Wiggam noted that while the district did not have the number of groundskeepers it was funded but he felt that custodial and security staff was under funded.  He states that the district spent $13,400,000 for facilities and grounds but it was only funded for $12,600,000.  Mr. Schmidt. Lander Business Manager, noted that it was important to look at the funding system as a whole and that it was not appropriate to focus on one component.

 

Cochair McOmie moved an amendment to page 7 by deleting lines 11 through 19, page 7, line 21 after "Section" by deleting "3" and inserting "2"; deleting "immediately upon" and inserting "July 1, 2008."; and page 7 by deleting lines 22 through 24.  The motion passed.  Senator Massie moved an amendment to page 5, line 37 after "W.S. 21-15-114." by inserting “The superintendent may grant exceptions for land acquired prior to July 1, 1997.”  The motion passed.  The original motion to adopt, as amended, was adopted by a roll call vote of 8 ayes, 3 nayes, 1 excused.  The Cochairs directed the bill be prepared for introduction in the House.  (Vote Attached with Bill Draft)

 

School Finance – Local Resources

Mr. Nelson addressed the Committee concerning the 08LSO-0046.C1, "School finance-local resources" (see Appendix 27 for a copy of the bill).  Mr. Nelson noted that the purpose of the bill was to equalize funding and fund schools based on the wealth of the state of the whole.  Mr. Nelson noted that the bill would flow almost all local resources to the state and that the schools would be funded with 25% of their entitlement at the beginning of the year.  Mr. Nelson noted that the responsibility would go to the state to ensure that the districts have money.  The Committee received a series of 4 handouts that described the changes that would occur if the bill were adopted (see Appendix 28 for a copy of the handouts).  Mr. Nelson walked through the provisions of the bill draft.

 

Mr. Nelson described proposed amendment # 3 (see Appendix 29 for a copy of the amendment) which would place the monies in the foundation program account into the state treasurer's open deposit program in order to put some money back into the local banks.  Interest earned on the money would be distributed to the districts on a pro rata ADM basis.  In response to a question, Mr. Michael O'Donnell, State's Counsel, noted that there was likely not a constitutional issue with the draft bill as the Wyoming Constitution provided language that the money could be distributed "in such manner as the legislature shall by law provide...".

 

Senator Jennings moved the bill, seconded by Senator Massie.  Senator Jennings moved Amendment #3, further amended on page 1, in paragraph (c) by deleting "may" and inserting "shall".  Amendment #3 was adopted as modified.  After discussion, the motion to adopt failed by a roll call vote of 5 ayes, 6 nayes and 1 excused.  (Vote Attached to Bill Draft)

 

Other Business

Mr. Gary Somerville, Casper Attendance Officer, provided a handout to the Committee regarding the statewide attendance and truancy problem (see Appendix 30 for a copy of the handout).  Mr. Somerville stated that the state was not reaching the 80% graduation rate target of No Child Left Behind.  Mr. Somerville suggested that a possible solution of the problem would be to require documentation of enrolment in school in order for a student to obtain a driver’s license.

 

Ms. Carolyn Conner and Mr. Mark Higdon, together with Mr. Dennis Donohue, Region V BOCES, provided a resolution to the Committee from the Wyoming School Boards Association seeking and supporting legislation amending W.S. 21-13-315(b) related to payments to boards of cooperative educational services for educational and related services provided court-placed children (see Appendix 31 for a copy of the resolution).

 

Call To Order (12/6/2007)

Cochairman McOmie called the meeting to order at 8:30 am.

 

Instructional Facilitator Program

Dr. Joy Mockelman, Dr. Edward Webber, Ms. Irene Story, Dr. Anne LaPlante, Ms. Cheryl Gettings, Ms. Nyana Sims and Mr. Stan Hedges presented a report to the Committee regarding the instructional facilitator program (see Appendix 32 for a copy of the power point presentation).  Dr. Webber noted that the $16 million grant program established by the legislature became effective March 10, 2006, and that the initial program funded 270 FTEs which translated to 344 people.  Dr. Webber noted that the criteria for hiring was lots of experience and respect from other teachers.  Ms. Story noted that an instructional coach is an on site person who partners with educators and acts as a teacher leader by building relationships and assisting with classroom management.  Ms. Story noted that the coaching cycle involved a pre-classroom portion of selecting materials and procedures, a classroom portion which included modeling and observation and a post classroom portion where they discussed what was supposed to happen, what happened and why there was a difference.  She noted that coaching is a collaborative effort and that everyone learns from each other.

 

Ms. Sims noted that a focus on instructional facilitators was a culture change for Wyoming school districts and that it was important to bring in a curriculum and a learning piece.  Mr. Stan Hedges noted that it was important to provide new ideas and resources embedded in instructional delivery and that it was important to teach to the level of how kids learn.  He noted that his position involved giving teachers technology to improve student teaching and learning.  Dr. LaPlante described some self reporting survey data gathered on instructional facilitators and how they were spending their time.  Dr. LaPlante noted that 51% of the time was spent with teachers and that amount had risen to 59%.  Dr. LaPlante noted that 81% of teachers had been coached.  Dr. LaPlante noted that some changes in teacher practice included teachers working together, collaborating, being familiar with plans and implementing strategies, having a sense of goals and focusing on student engagement.  Ms. Gettings stated that the goal was to spend 75% of time in classroom working with teachers or groups of teachers.

 

Cochair McOmie directed LSO staff to draft legislation extending the instructional facilitator program as recommended by the Department of Education and its assembled study group.  Cochair Coe directed staff to remove the program's sunset provision established by current law.

 

Annual Report on School Audits

Mr. Rich Cummings and Mr. Mike Geesey, Wyoming Department of Audit, addressed the Committee concerning the audit of the Department of Education and various school districts.  Mr. Geesey noted that the School Audit Section of the Department was to audit all 48 school districts on a 3 year cycle.  Mr. Cummings provided a presentation to the Committee (see Appendix 33 for a copy of the power point presentation).  Mr. Cummings noted that the purpose of the audit was to review data submitted by the districts for reliability and accuracy and to audit the Department of Education for compliance, effectiveness and efficiency.  Mr. Cummings noted that the audit of the Department of Education focused on four areas: controls, model implementation, computations and allocation of funds.  Mr. Cummings noted that the Department of Education used adequate WEN controls but that form instructions and rules and regulations overall needed clarity and left some room for misinterpretation.  Mr. Cummings noted that there was no formal procedures manual for handling data and that the department was inconsistent with informing school districts of data corrections.  Mr. Cummings noted that because the Department had waived district liability for several reporting issues, the Department was paying out more money than was necessary.

 

Dr. McBride noted that the Department was able to settle with districts which, if it chose not to settle, would require litigation with up to ten districts.  Dr. McBride noted that the Department will be less lenient the next time around.

 

Mr. Cummings noted that the three-year district audit cycle requires three years to audit all districts, and that the Department of Audit would like to move to a element-based audit where it would be possible to look at one or two elements for all school districts which would allow them to audit all school districts in one year.  Mr. Cummings noted that this would allow them to get the issues in front of the department faster.  In response to a question, Mr. Geesey noted that they were still doing full audits and while they would like to phase into element auditing, it may be able to do both, an element audit each year for all districts and a more complete audit of the districts on a longer cycle.

 

Department of Education Response to Audit Report

Mr. Fred Hansen, Wyoming Department of Education, provided a handout to the Committee providing the Department's response to its audit (see Appendix 34 for a copy of the handout).  Mr. Grady Prince, Wyoming Department of Education, noted that to avoid administrative hearings, the Department does an informal settlement process.  Mr. Prince noted that of 15 districts which objected, 12 have reached settlement, 1 is awaiting signatures, 1 is making payments and 1 has gone to an administrative hearing.

 

Hathaway Scholarship Program

State Superintendent McBride addressed the Committee on the Hathaway scholarship program.  Dr. McBride noted that those students who lost their scholarship, lost it for a break in service, GPA or dropping below 12 credit hours.  Dr. McBride noted that proposed legislation, 08LSO-0200.C1, "Hathaway scholarship program" (see Appendix 35 for a copy of the bill) was an attempt to address some of those issues.  Mr. Nelson explained the bill and noted that it would allow for requalification for progress, GPA or a break in school and that it would apply to scholarships lost in 06-07 or after.  In response to a question, Dr. McBride noted that the window to requalify was two years from graduation from high school.  Mary Kay Hill added that the student would work with the institution to regain eligibility.  Rick Miller, University of Wyoming, noted that students will have six semesters to come back if they have already used two semesters and that it would allow the state to recoup money that would otherwise be lost on those two semesters.  Mr. Tex Boggs noted that there is a six year limitation and that the student must use eight semesters within six years and that the six year window would not be affected by this bill.

 

Senator Schiffer noted that the system was predicated on the six year window and that if you extend that window it will increase required program funding.  Senator Schiffer also noted that the scholarship is based on student achievement and places responsibility on the student.

 

Senator Jennings moved the bill, seconded by Cochair Coe.  Mr. Miller provided a proposed amendment to the Committee (see Appendix 36 for a copy of the amendment).  Mr. Miller explained the amendment.  The amendment was moved by Cochair Coe and passed.  Senator Coe made a motion to amend the career scholarship to mirror the Miller amendment.  The motion passed.  The Committee adopted the original motion, as amended, by a roll call vote of – 9 ayes, 2 nayes and 1 excused.  (Vote Attached to Bill Draft)

 

Workforce Training Appropriation

Mr. Nelson provided copies of 08LSO-0198.C1, "Workforce training appropriation" to the Committee (see Appendix 37 for a copy of the bill).  Mr. Nelson explained the bill, forwarding recommendations of the Governor's Community College Study Commission, and noted that the proposed Wyoming workforce training and development advisory council would be appointed by the governor and would administer the grant program established in the bill.  Tex Boggs, President of Western Wyoming Community College and Chairman of the Governor's Study Commission, noted that the goal was to create a fund that would allow the state to respond quickly to requests for facilities, equipment and instructors accordingly responding to the needs of the state.

 

Senator Anderson moved the bill, seconded by Senator Von Flatern.  Senator Massie moved an amendment on page 4 after line 23 to insert: "(e)  Funding shall be confined to projects that connect academic and industry standards."  The amendment passed.  Senator Massie moved that on page 5, line 7 by deleting the line through "housing," and inserting "and" after "equipment" and page 5, line 9 after "only." inserting "It shall not include student housing."  The amendment passed, and LSO staff was directed to wordsmith the amendment as necessary.  The motion to adopt, as amended, passed by a roll call vote of 11 ayes, 1 excused.  (Vote Attached to Bill Draft)

 

Community Colleges – Statewide Levy

Mr. Nelson distributed 08LSO-0168.L2, "Community colleges-statewide levy" to the Committee (see Appendix 38 for a copy of the bill).  Mr. Nelson explained the bill and noted that it would impose a statewide mill which would be continually appropriated to the Wyoming Community College Commission for distribution to the colleges.  Cochair Coe noted that currently, it is a statewide function funded by only 7 counties.

 

The bill was moved by Senator Anderson, and seconded by Cochair Coe.  After discussion, the bill failed by a roll call vote of 5 ayes, 6 nayes and 1 excused.  (Vote Attached to Bill Draft)

 

Senator Jennings distributed an additional proposal to the Committee, 08LSO-202.L1, "Community colleges" (see Appendix 39 for a copy of the handout).  Senator Jennings noted that the goal of the draft was to provide for taxation with representation by combining districts with their service areas and to give the service areas representation on the college district board of trustees.  Senator Jennings also noted that the Community College Commission would be composed of one member from each board of trustees.  After discussion, Senator Jennings moved the bill.  The motion failed for lack of a second.

 

 

Other Business

 

Senator Massie requested Committee staff prepare draft legislation for consideration at the next Committee meeting pertaining to recapture, modifying recapture payment cycle to encompass several payments over the school year.  Further, depending upon action taken by the Management Council, Senator Massie suggesting legislation observing the Constitutional provision pertaining to rebated recapture and directing rebated recapture districts to pay any excess back to the state.  Representative Wallis requested consideration of a proposal addressing rebated recapture by repealing statutory provisions inconsistent with Constitutional provisions effective July 1, 2008.

 

Cochair Coe directed staff to prepare a draft addressing the statewide levy for community college purposes, combined with expanded district board representation.

 

Cochair Coe directed staff to prepare requested draft legislation for consideration in January.  The Cochairs announced the next regular meeting of the Committee is January 28-29, 2008, in Cheyenne.

 

Meeting Adjournment

There being no further business, Cochairman Coe adjourned the meeting at 4:00pm.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

 

Senator Coe, Co-Chairman                                         Representative McOmie, Co-Chairman

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Appendix		Appendix Topic		Appendix Description		Appendix Provider
1		Committee Sign-In Sheet		Lists meeting attendees		Legislative Service Office
2		Committee Meeting Agenda		Provides an outline of the topics the Committee planned to address at meeting		Legislative Service Office
3		CREG figures		CREG figures		Legislative Service Office
4		Distance Education		Distance education programs		Department of Education
5		Distance Education		Distance education report		Distance Education Task Force
6		At-risk program		At-risk program report		Department of Education
7		Charter school		Application checklist		Department of Education
8		Lawsuit expenditures		Lawsuit expenditures		Department of Education
9		Student activities		Student activities memorandum		Picus and Associates
10		Student Activities		Student activities expenditures		Senator Von Flatern
11		Student Activities		Student activities expenditures		Legislative Service Office
12		Student activities		Draft bill 08LSO-0220.C1		Legislative Service Office
13		ADM computation		ADM computation policy		Department of Education
14		At-risk data correction		At-risk data correction		Department of Education
15		CTE		Career and technical education budget		Department of Education
16		CTE		08LSO-0151.C1		Legislative Service Office
17		CTE		Letter of support for 08LSO-0151.C1		Wyoming Lodging and Restaurant Association
18		Summer school		Summer school program		Department of Education
19		Extended day		Extended day report		Department of Education
20		Summer school		08LSO-0150.C1		Legislative Service Office
21		Summer school		Fiscal impact		Legislative Service Office
22		Summer school		Summer school memorandum		Picus and Associates
23		Groundskeepers		Groundskeepers memorandum		Picus and Associates
24		Groundskeepers		School facilities guidelines		Department of Education
25		Groundskeepers		Educational buildings study		Department of Education
26		Groundskeepers		08LSO-0152.C1		Legislative Service Office
27		Local resources		08LSO-0046.C1		Legislative Service Office
28		Local resources		Handouts		Department of Education – Legislative Service Office
29		Local resources		Proposed Amendment #3		Legislative Service Office
30		Truancy		Statewide attendance and truancy		Mr. Gary Somerville
31		BOCES		BOCES resolution		School Boards Association
32		Instructional facilitators		Instructional facilitators report		Department of Education
33		Audit presentation		Audit presentation		Department of Audit
34		Audit response		Audit response		Department of Education
35		Hathaway scholarship		08LSO-0200.C1		Legislative Service Office
36		Hathaway scholarship		Hathaway scholarship draft amendment		University of Wyoming
37		Workforce training		08LSO-0198.C1		Legislative Service Office
38		Community colleges		08LSO-0168.L2		Legislative Service Office
39		Community colleges		08LSO-0202.L1		Legislative Service Office