Finance Facts
As outlined in our Strategic Plan, the district has implemented the Finance Facts educational series to explain key topics in school funding as they relate to Solon Schools.
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In an effort to share more information about the district’s finances with the community, the district publishes a Popular Annual Financial Report. This report makes our district’s finances easier to understand and communicates our financial situation in an open and accountable manner.
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Like all Ohio school districts, Solon City Schools submits a Five-Year Forecast to the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce twice each year, as required by Ohio law. Under a 2025 law change, Ohio school districts now submit their initial forecast in August instead of November. The Solon Board of Education on August 17 approved the first forecast submitted under that new August deadline.
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On May 5, Solon and Glenwillow voters will decide on a 6.9-mill continuing operating levy for school district operations.
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When evaluating school district performance, three key metrics tell an important story: student achievement, operational efficiency, and state/federal support. This month's Finance Facts examines how Solon compares to area districts across these critical measures—and the results reveal both our strengths and our challenges.
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As outlined in our Strategic Plan, the district has implemented this Finance Facts educational series designed to explain key topics in school funding as they relate to Solon Schools.
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You may have seen news reports about Ohio passing property tax legislation that lawmakers are calling “significant reform,” but it's important to understand how those changes potentially impact Solon and Glenwillow and what they mean as we plan for our district's financial future.
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Understanding how the various expenditure categories work together helps illustrate the comprehensive nature of providing a high-quality education that includes not just classroom instruction, but also the support services, safe facilities, and operational functions that enable effective learning.