Williams named to school funding task forceGov. Bob Taft has selected Scott Williams, Ohio Farm Bureau director of legislative affairs, to serve on the Blue Ribbon Task Force on Financing Student Success. The task force will analyze the issues surrounding school funding and student achievement, and work to build consensus around recommendations that will have a lasting impact on Ohio’s system of primary and secondary education. Taft's goal is to fund schools in a way that provides predictable funding, is affordable within the context of the state’s economy, spends money effectively and supports student achievement. Williams said Ohio Farm Bureau is looking out for the interests of farmers, who are property owners and pay considerable property taxes. The 33-member Task Force includes six members of the General Assembly, representatives from business, education and government. A report is expected to the governor early next year. | |