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School Funding Debate: Solon Superintendent Talks Budget Impact

Superintendent Joe Regano said he understands the state's budget pain

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.

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

Today, Solon Superintendent Joe Regano gives Solon's view on the state funding debate.

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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, .

Wednesday: Mattei-Smith describes how Kasich handled the, 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.

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


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