2012 legislative action committee platform
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2012 Legislative Platform
The mission of Wayzata Public Schools is to ensure a world-class education that prepares
each and every student to thrive today and excel tomorrow in an ever-changing global society
Long-term PrioritiesWe urge the Governor and Legislature to lead a broad cross-section of stakeholders in a process to develop the desired future for E-12 education that promotes innovation, reform and transformational change. The items below are meant to stimulate thinking on needed change and a clearly articulated vision for the future.
Reform E-12 education funding system to provide adequate and stable funding, fully fund the basic instructional needs of all students, and reduce the dependence on operating levies to fund district operations
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Allow local school boards to generate and spend financial resources to best meet local needs
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Continue to support the teacher alternative compensation (QComp) program and explore other innovative strategies to build the skills of all teachers
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Recognize the reality of higher labor costs in the metro area and implement the location equity index or similar provision to help districts pay for these increased costs
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Reduce administrative mandates that create inefficiencies and address the maintenance of effort provision on special education to allow more local control
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Encourage and reward innovative reform initiatives that focus on better meeting the needs of all students and closing the achievement gap
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Invest more in our state’s youngest learners by increasing funding for programs and services for children ages birth-K and their families; and allow flexibility for districts to direct other funding toward early childhood programs
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The 2012 Legislative Platform was approved by the Wayzata Public Schools Board and its Legislative Action Committee (LAC)
For more information visit the LAC page at www.wayzata.k12.mn.us under Involvement
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The vision of Wayzata Public Schools is to be a model of excellence where all students discover their unique talents, develop a love and tenacity for learning and demonstrate confidence and capacity for success through:
District Vision
Exceptional student learning, experiences and relationships
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Community trust, confidence and partnership
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Operational excellence•Short-term Priorities
For the 2012 Legislative Session, we urge the Legislature and Governor to:
It is essential for the Legislature to create a long-term strategic vision for E-12 education in Minnesota, including short-term problem solving and long-term planning.
To that end, the Wayzata Public Schools Legislative Action Committee (LAC) has organized its 2012 Legislative Platform in two sections: short-term priorities, as well as priorities for the state’s long-term E-12 education vision.
Support legislation to preserve E-12 education funding and make investment in students a top priority for Minnesota
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Invest in the state’s youngest learners by supporting legislation that allows the district the flexibility to use early childhood and all-day kindergarten funding to most effectively serve early childhood children and families
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Support legislation to allow districts the maximum flexibility in establishing a school-year calendar that provides for year-round learning opportunities
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Develop a plan to reimburse Minnesota public school districts for the state aid payment shift
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Reduce the need for school districts to pay for the excess cost of special education programs by having the state pay its full share of special education costs
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