WCRIS has published a new edition of its “Funding Your School: A Guide to State and Federal Funding Programs for Private Schools.” Alongside standard state and federal programs, the guide also includes information about closed and ongoing COVID emergency programs. That may be especially useful to new principals who have inherited programs the school is [...]
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Current Events
A library of WCRIS weekly E-letters that keeps you updated on issues of concern to private schools
An Unexpected Gold Mine
January 19, 2023
WCRIS schools around the state have saved tens of thousands of dollars without government intervention or strings by renegotiating their copier contracts. Schools can get free help from Copier Consulting, LLC, a WCRIS partner organization. Copier Consulting evaluates and improves copier contracts, eliminating needless provisions that cause overspending. You only pay if they save you money. [...]
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DPI to Choice Schools: New Compliance Requirements
January 19, 2023
WCRIS has been conferring with the DPI regarding new documentation of training requirements for mandatory reporting in choice schools. After soliciting and obtaining WCRIS’ input, the DPI told WCRIS earlier today that it plans to release updated guidance soon. The guidance requires your school to document its training for all staff. Also, schools must use the DPI-provided [...]
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Tuition Tax Deduction: Saving Parents Money
January 19, 2023
Your families can benefit from Wisconsin’s K-12 tuition tax deduction by simply submitting a one-page form with their state taxes. This is a state tax deduction that was won by WCRIS for private K-12 school parents across the state. But it does no good for private schools and their families unless parents claim it. The tax deduction will [...]
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WCRIS Schools Weigh In at Budget Listening Session
January 12, 2023
Gov. Evers held his first 2023-2025 budget listening session virtually last night and took input from some of the more than 200 attendees, which included WCRIS school representatives. Attendees commented on how the state’s record surplus should be budgeted. During the one-hour event, a common request in the education break-out Zoom room was to fund [...]
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CAPE Update: Heisman Trophy Winner; Cheating with Artificial Intelligence
January 12, 2023
Private School Values Matter Caleb Williams, former student at the Catholic Gonzaga College High School in Washington, DC, was awarded college football’s prestigious Heisman Trophy in December. Williams had an outstanding season as quarterback for the University of Southern California. As he accepted the award, Williams said the “Gonzaga experience both on and off the field [...]
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Important 2023 Deadlines
January 12, 2023
January 1 Thank you to all schools who uploaded their school safety submissions to the Office of School Safety (OSS)! If you missed the deadline or have questions about your submission, please contact the OSS. January 10 Intent to Participate and registration forms for the Milwaukee, Racine and Wisconsin Parental Choice Programs for the 2023-24 school year are due [...]
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WCRIS SNSP Webinar
January 12, 2023
There’s still time to register for tomorrow’s “Joining the Special Needs Scholarship Program (SNSP)” webinar at 1:30 p.m.! Come learn about the steps for joining the SNSP, the program requirements and important considerations for your school and community. We’ll cover things no one else will mention. Webinar participants will receive a 15% discount on WCRIS Special [...]
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Families Save Money with Tuition Tax Deduction
January 12, 2023
Tax season is quickly approaching. And a simple form can help your families deduct up to $4,000 for K-8 grade tuition and $10,000 for 9-12 grade tuition on their state income taxes. This state tax deduction has been available since 2014, thanks to WCRIS advocacy and your support. The deduction saves private school families nearly [...]
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And So It Begins…
January 05, 2023
Wisconsin’s newly elected and re-elected government officials were sworn in on Tuesday, marking the beginning of the 2023-25 legislative session. Education, crime and safety, and clean water were the topics echoed most by the governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general after taking their oaths of office. WCRIS looks forward to supporting and defending you, our members, [...]
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