The agency operations section shows that the department continued to serve the state well over the course of the 2009-11 biennium. This portion of the report focuses on the accomplishments of the department's five divisions and each of the teams within those divisions. The department's efforts over this two-year period have done much to promote public education and public libraries in Wisconsin.
As State Superintendent, it is my responsibility to address and meet the leadership, advocacy, and accountability challenges for Wisconsin's public schools and libraries. Therefore, as we move through the 2011-13 biennium, I will continue working to ensure that every child in Wisconsin will graduate with the skills and knowledge they will need to be successful as they pursue further education or enter the workforce.
Wisconsin public schools continue to ear nation-leading graduation rates, college entrance exam scores, and a growing number of students taking rigorous college-level courses. On this foundation, we must move forward fasted against increased international competition to boost family-supporting job growth across Wisconsin. Public education builds our workforce and middle class prosperity.
Our education system works for most kids, but not all kids. some learn differently or need support, while others need new challenges. Our mission is to prepare them all to succeed in further education and careers. To meet the needs of today's students, we must customize the student experience, adopting technologies and instruction in ways that meaningfully engage the digital generation.
To advance education for all students, I remain focused around four simple, but powerful areas:
• Standards and Instruction: What and how should kids learn?
• Assessments and Data Systems: How do we know if they learned it?
• Accountability for Systems and Individuals: How do we support improvement?
• School Finance: How should we pay for schools?
In these and other areas, we have worked with parents, students, educators, and leaders across the state to transform our education system so that every child is a graduate ready for college and careers. To ensure a lasting impact, we need to act swiftly to implement cutting-edge strategies to drive improvements in student achievement.
I hope you find this report useful and informative. Please contact my office for more specific information on any K-12 issues of importance to you.
Regards,
tony evers, phd
State Superintendent
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Relating to definitions, duties of brokers, broker disclosure requirements, written proposals, ethical requirements, and educational requirements.
Submitted by Department of Regulation and Licensing.
Report received from Agency, December 2, 2011.
Referred to committee on Insurance and Housing, December 6, 2011.
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Motions Under Senate Rule 98 and Joint Rule 7
for the Month of November 2011
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Lasee, for Calvin James Arnold, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Legislature on the motion of Senator Erpenbach, for Joseph Berman, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Legislature on the motion of Senator Erpenbach, for Robert Bolduc, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Vukmir, for Matthew Caballero, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Legislature on the motion of Senator Moulton, for the Colby High School Football Team, on the occasion of winning the Division V Championship.
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A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Legislature on the motion of Senator Erpenbach, for Peter J. Davies, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Lazich, for the East Troy Lioness Club, on the occasion of celebrating their 50th Anniversary.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Lazich, for David Franke, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of condolence by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Taylor, for the family and friends of Reverend Bertram Simon Gregg, on the occasion of honoring his memory.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Legislature on the motion of Senator Moulton, for the Greenwood-Granton High School Football Team, on the occasion of winning the Division VII Championship.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Vinehout, for Gauge Griffin, on the occasion of his bravery and service to his country and wish him a fast and full recovery.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Legislature on the motion of Senator Erpenbach, for Suman Gunasekaran, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Legislature on the motion of Senator Jauch, for Leonard Hoefferle, on the occasion of his years of valuable service to our country and his many dignified acts of patriotism.
A certificate of condolence by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Taylor, for the family and friends of Isaac Benjamin Honeysucker III, on the occasion of extending our deepest sympathy to his family and friends.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Legislature on the motion of Senator Erpenbach, for Matthew Hutson, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Schultz, for Allan A. Jansen and Denise Jansen, on the occasion of their retirement from the Jamestown Board.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Legislature on the motion of Senator Erpenbach, for Carter Jon Jorgensen, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Legislature on the motion of Senator Erpenbach, for Nicholas Kjorlie, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Legislature on the motion of Senator Erpenbach, for Troy Geoffrey Fowler-Koenig, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Vukmir, for Ryan Kohl, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of condolence by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Hansen, for the family and friends of Ronald (Ron) Kryger, on the occasion of commemorating an extraordinary life.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Holperin, for Nicholas C. Leskey, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Hansen, for Matthew Matuszak, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Darling, for Jacob Mueller, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Legislature on the motion of Senator Erpenbach, for Michael J. O'Neil, Jr., on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Darling, for Adam Scheer, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Risser, for Michael Sharpe, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Lasee, for the Sturgeon Bay Clipper's Boy's Soccer Team, on the occasion of attending the 2011 Division II WIAA State Boys Soccer Championship for the second consecutive year.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Holperin, for Kevin Tromp, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Legislature on the motion of Senator Fitzgerald, for WBEV, on the occasion of celebrating 60 years of broadcasting.
A certificate of condolence by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Taylor, for the family and friends of Arthur "Lucky" Bell Windom, on the occasion of extending sympathies to his family and friends on their loss.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Zipperer, for Matthew Wolff, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
