1. Parents United for Public Schools Race to the Finish April 16, 2012

2. Overarching 2012 issues Redistricting expected decision February 21 A surplus that isn’t a surplus Reform 2.0 Citizens United/Super PACS – ALEC American Legislative Exchange Council

3. Redistricting Caused upheaval Retirements Open seats Incumbent primaries

4. Surplus that isn’t a surplus School shift payback debate HF2083/SF2492 Payback by using state reserves – What is being said DFL attempts to amend by using FOC – What is being said In either case it is NOT NEW MONEY FOR SCHOOLS

5. Constitutional Amendments (Electoral Red Meat) Gay Marriage amendment (on ballot) Potential tax amendments Voter ID

6. Legislature needs to deal with: GRAD Graduate Required Assessments for Diploma Not touched

7. Potential Issues Funding – Levy elections in even years – Levy following student – Autonomy for school boards (levy renewal elections, timing of elections)

8. Also look for Mayoral takeover of schools Teacher evaluations/ teacher layoffs based on performance ESEA (NCLB) waiver Prone restraint Vouchers or voucher lite Integration aid and policy Bullying School calendar On-Line learning X X X X X X X X X X

9. What I missed Parent trigger (ALEC) School land trust advisory group Academic standards and review requiring legislative oversight CPR training PSEO expansion Teacher basic skills exam timing

10. Remember IT IS ALL ABOUT THE NOVEMBER ELECTIONS