AzSIAA Bi-Weekly Newsletter
From the Executive Director
Many of you are preparing for the annual NAFIS Conference in Washington, DC. The Conference will be at a good time to make an impact on our Arizona delegation. Each year we find ourselves in the same position. The government is set to run out of money at the end of September. Yes, September! Understand that Congress is home, campaigning. As I worked to schedule hill visits, I ran into the response that the Congressperson and/or Senator is returning to Washington on September 25 and may not be available. Many of the scheduled visits are with staffers.
Understand this. Congress is returning on September 25. That leaves six (6) days to pass a budget. If Congress does not agree to the appropriations package or “kick the can” deal before September 30, the government will shut down. (AASA)
Senate leaders announced a stop-gap deal that would fund the government through December 7, 2018, avoiding a shutdown fight before the midterm elections. On September 13, the GOP leaders announced a mammoth fiscal 2019 spending deal that meets one of the Trump administration's top priorities - the Pentagon’s first on-time spending bill since 2008. The bill also funds some the government programs at levels that are billions of dollars more than Trump requested. If the bill passes and Trump refuses to sign the bill, the government may shut down. The bill would keep the government open until December 7. Six days is a very short time to work out the many competing issues in government spending. (Politico)
I am waiting for NAFIS to send the conference talking points, before finalizing the materials for Washington. Use the following links to print draft documents:
September 24, 2018 - ASIAA General Membership Meeting Agenda (Draft)
September 25, 2018 - ASIAA Congressional Visit schedule (2 visits pending)
September 25, 2018 - ASIAA Congressional Letter (Draft)
NAFIS Impact Aid Infographic
AZ Congressional District Information
Please forward an electronic copy of your District packet to include on the ASIAA website under Packets.
Respectfully,
Larry E. Wallen
Executive Director
Understand this. Congress is returning on September 25. That leaves six (6) days to pass a budget. If Congress does not agree to the appropriations package or “kick the can” deal before September 30, the government will shut down. (AASA)
Senate leaders announced a stop-gap deal that would fund the government through December 7, 2018, avoiding a shutdown fight before the midterm elections. On September 13, the GOP leaders announced a mammoth fiscal 2019 spending deal that meets one of the Trump administration's top priorities - the Pentagon’s first on-time spending bill since 2008. The bill also funds some the government programs at levels that are billions of dollars more than Trump requested. If the bill passes and Trump refuses to sign the bill, the government may shut down. The bill would keep the government open until December 7. Six days is a very short time to work out the many competing issues in government spending. (Politico)
I am waiting for NAFIS to send the conference talking points, before finalizing the materials for Washington. Use the following links to print draft documents:
September 24, 2018 - ASIAA General Membership Meeting Agenda (Draft)
September 25, 2018 - ASIAA Congressional Visit schedule (2 visits pending)
September 25, 2018 - ASIAA Congressional Letter (Draft)
NAFIS Impact Aid Infographic
AZ Congressional District Information
Please forward an electronic copy of your District packet to include on the ASIAA website under Packets.
Respectfully,
Larry E. Wallen
Executive Director
NAFIS Conference Update (NAFIS News Aug 24, 2018)
Hill Breakfast Reception: As previously announced, NAFIS will host a breakfast reception on Capitol Hill celebrating congressional champions of the Impact Aid program. The event, which is included in the cost of your conference registration, will take place Tuesday, September 25, from 8:30-9:30am. Will be held in the Rayburn House Office Building, room 2043.
Payments for Section 7003
The final FY 2017 payments for Section 7003 have been released and individual payment vouchers are being emailed to recipient school districts.
The final payment rates are 92.332% of LOT and $1,210.50 per weighted student unit under Section 7003(d). For those recipients eligible for a hold-harmless payment under Section 7003(e), the payment increase to reach the hold-harmless amount is also displayed.
If you have questions about these payments, please contact the assigned Impact Aid analyst for your state.
The final payment rates are 92.332% of LOT and $1,210.50 per weighted student unit under Section 7003(d). For those recipients eligible for a hold-harmless payment under Section 7003(e), the payment increase to reach the hold-harmless amount is also displayed.
If you have questions about these payments, please contact the assigned Impact Aid analyst for your state.
Post to Your Calendar
| Date | Organization | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 23-25, 2018 | NAFIS | NAFIS Fall 2018 Conference | Washington, DC |
| Sept 18-19, 2018 | ADE | 2018 Arizona Indian Education Stakeholders Summit | Scottsdale, Az |
| Sept 26-28, 2018 | ACSA | Southwest Carter Convention | Phoenix, Az |
| Oct 11-12, 2018 | FISEF | FY2020 Application Workshop - James Kock Facilitator | Flagstaff, Az |
| Oct 17, 2018 | ASBA | Apache and Navajo County Meeting | TBD |
| Oct 2018 | ASA | Fall Superintendent Conference | Prescott, Az |
| Nov 15-16, 2018 | ASBA | Pre Workshop and Legislative Workshop | Phoenix, Az |
| Dec 12-14, 2018 | ASBA | ASBA-ASA 61st Annual Conference | Phoenix, Az |
| Dec 14, 2018 | ASIAA | General Membership Meeting in conjunction with ASBA Conference | Phoenix, Az |