Photos courtesy of Tom Ganser

The agenda for the Whitewater Unified School District Legislative Breakfast was as follows:

1. WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS

• A. Introduce Wisconsin State Legislators and Whitewater School Board Members – Larry Kachel, School Board President

2. DISTRICT UPDATE

• A. Welcome – Dr. Caroline Pate-Hefty, Superintendent

3. SCHOOL DISTRICT PRIORITIES & PROPOSED LEGISLATION

• A. Mental Health Supports & Special Education Funding – Dr. Lanora Heim, Director of Pupil Services
• B. 2023 Senate Bill 973 – Dr. Lanora Heim, Director of Pupil Services
• C. Multilingual Services Funding – Melania Argueta Borchert, Multilingual Services Coordinator
• D. State Funding for Post-Secondary Options for Students – Brent Mansky, High School Principal

• E. ACT 20 Timeframe/Implementation – Terilyn Robles, Director of Teaching and Learning

4. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE