Friday, May 27, 2011
Marlene Anielski, a Republican representative serving Solon in the Ohio House, talks education funding
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, Ohio Rep. Marlene Anielski, who represents Solon, discusses her views on the education budget. Here is the schedule for the rest of the week: Monday: Former Ohio Rep. Jim Betts provides a brief summary of school funding in Ohio. Tuesday: Betts gives …
Thursday, May 26, 2011
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. All week, we will post video excerpts from the forum. Today, Solon Superintendent Joe Regano gives Solon's view on the state funding debate. Here is the schedule for the rest of the week: Monday: Former Ohio Rep. Jim Betts provides a brief summary of school funding in Ohio. Tuesday: Betts gives his opinion on …
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
The governor's proposal to accelerate the phase-out of tangible personal property tax reimbursements had a major effect on Solon schools
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 …
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
One of the governor's education policy officials explains why they crafted the budget proposal the way they did
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, former Ohio representatives Jim Betts gives his opinion on Gov. John Kasich's education budget. The governor's assistant director for education policy, Barbara Mattei-Smith, describes Kasich's approach to education funding. Here is the schedule for the…
