School Funding Debate: Kasich Adviser Discusses Tangible Property Tax Phase-out

What is the proper way to fund schools in Ohio?

That's one of the big questions of our days, as the state wrestles with an $8 billion budget hole and tries to figure out a way to ensure that each student receives a quality education.

Last week, the Southeast Republicans held a forum on school funding, featuring an education policy official from the state, Solon school officials, a number of state representatives and other experts.

All week, we will post video excerpts from the forum. 

Today, the governor's assistant director for education policy, Barbara Mattei-Smith, describes why Kasich handled the phase-out of the tangible personal property tax reimbursements, which would have resulted in Solon Schools losing as much as 17 percent of its annual budget. That proposal has since changed, and similar school districts.

Here is the schedule for the rest of the week:

Monday: Former Ohio Rep. Jim Betts provides a .

Tuesday: Betts gives his opinion on Gov. John Kasich's education budget. In response, the governor's assistant director for education policy, Barbara Mattei-Smith, .

Thursday: Solon Superintendent Joe Regano and Treasurer Tim Pickana give their opinions on the budget proposal, and how it has changed since Kasich introduced it.

Friday: Ohio Rep. Marlene Anielski, who represents Solon, discusses her views on the education budget.