William Phillis: 92% of OEA members surveyed would support a state constitutional amendment on school funding

To: Superintendents, Principals, Treasurers and other interested persons

From: William L. Phillis

Re: 92% of OEA members surveyed would support a state constitutional amendment on school funding

Date: January 27, 2006

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A survey of nearly 4,000 educators and OEA members by The Orchard Group shows dramatic consensus responses. Some of the findings are:

v 89% feel the state legislature has failed to solve the state’s education funding crisis

v 88% feel the state legislature deserves a D or F for its support of quality education for every student. 56% give the legislature an F.

v 95% don’t believe the state legislature will fix the funding formula for Ohio schools

v Nearly 75% of the respondents believe the state legislature is trying to dismantle the public education system

v 92% would support a state constitutional amendment to guarantee adequate funding for every school

The Member Survey Report may be accessed at http://www.ohea.org/documents/06membersurvey.pdf