Thursday, March 28, 2013
Take a look at the most recent revenue numbers for school districts across the state. If you're viewing this on your mobile device, switch to desktop version.
The information in the searchable database above can be found on the Ohio Department of Education’s website. The revenue amounts listed are for the 2010-2011 school year, the most recent numbers available. These numbers have likely changed since then — and could change again in the next state budget—so this is just for comparison. To see your local school district’s revenue for 2010-2011, type in all or part of the district name above. (If there are multiple districts with the same name, check the Ohio Department of Education’s district number.) You can also search by local, state, federal or total revenue for 2010-2011 by selecting the appropriate label in the dropdown menu. All public schools, including charters, can be found in the …
Friday, February 1, 2013
The governor’s plan also includes funds for a special grant, designed to encourage schools to try new approaches to increasing achievement and decreasing cost.
Gov. John Kasich today unveiled his school funding reform plan, “Achievement Everywhere,” which aims to distribute funds fairly to districts and give principals more autonomy. The plan will be part of the governor’s overall 2014-2015 budget proposal, which is expected to be released next week. Thursday’s proposal includes $1.2 billion in new money for schools during the next two years. Kasich told reporters on a conference call Thursday afternoon that the additional money is possible because the state has cut costs in other areas and brought in new jobs, which increases the state’s overall revenue. He said his plan would be fully funded from the start, rather than phased in over time. Ohio’s school funding formula, which is based on …
Friday, December 14, 2012
The phase-out of tangible personal property tax revenue remains a key issue for Solon Schools' financial health.
It's almost state budget time, and Solon Schools officials say they will stay vigilant to make sure the school district's finances are protected. Key to Solon is it's tangible personal property tax revenue, which is abut $8.2 million annually and makes up about 14 percent of the district's annual operating budget, said Treasurer Tim Pickana. That tax re-imbursement is being phased out. The district lost $1.2 million in TPP re-imbursement money in 2011, and an additional $1.2 million this year. Those losses are expected to continue into the future. "We need to be ready and prepared for what may be headed our way, in terms of state funding and TPP," Pickana said. "We cannot lose those dollars." Gov. John Kasich is expected to submit his …
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
In a letter to the editor in the Chagrin Solon Sun, Ohio representatives call for a 'more sustainable system' of funding public schools in Ohio
In a letter to the editor published in the Chagrin Solon Sun, three Ohio representatives argue that the state must develop a "sustainable system" for funding public schools that does not take money from successful suburban school districts. Rep. Marlene Anielski, who represents Solon, Rep. Michael D. Dovilla and Rep. Nan Baker, all Republicans, write that state government "should not perpetuate a system of winners and losers in public education by redistributing tax dollars from suburban districts, which in many cases are not 'high wealth' areas, to other parts of the state." A major sticking point for the representatives is phase-out of tangible personal property tax, which has been a major concern for many suburban school districts. …
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…
