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Loveland, Ohio – The Loveland High School Senior Class of 2021 held their Graduation Bike Ride through the halls of the school on Friday morning and David Miller took LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV to broadcast it live on FaceBook.
In the photo above is retiring Principal Peggy Johnson taking a retirement ride throughout the building before the Seniors entered the building on bicycles, skateboards, rip-boards, and razors.
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Loveland, Ohio – On Thursday, LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV broadcast live from Historic Downtown Loveland when Paxton’s Grill, Ramsey’s Trailside, and the Loveland Legacy Foundation presented $2,000 to the Loveland Interfaith Effort LIFE Food Pantry.
Speaking was Kevin Egan, one of the owners of the restaurants and Linda Bergholz, the Executive Director of the pantry.
Watch all LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV videos.
by David Miller
Loveland, Ohio – After more seven decades, the WWII Honor Roll for those Loveland women and men who heard the call to defend Europe during a Nazi invasion and Japan’s attempt to rule Asia and the entire South Pacific has been returned to public display – full restored. It was a way to let townspeople know who was defending the American experiment of democracy.
Loveland Museum Center President Jim Grethel and I stood on the porch of the museum to get out of the rain yesterday when he told me story of how the honor roll was discovered in a barn outside of Loveland and the efforts to restore it to former glory.
A formal dedication will take place on Memorial Day morning, Monday, May 31 after the annual speeches at the Veterans’ Memorial at West Loveland Avenue and Riverside Drive. After those ceremonies, the public will be invited to walk one block away to the Museum. The annual Memorial Day Parade begins at 9 AM at the Loveland Primary and Elementary School Campus and proceeds to the Veterans” memorial.
The Museum is at 201 Riverside Drive in the West Loveland Historic District.
Loveland, Ohio – A final pool of three candidates for the next Loveland City School District superintendent was announced this week.
The community is invited to a Virtual Community Engagement Session on Tuesday, May 18 at 6 PM. Each of the candidates will speak individually. The Board would like community members to submit questions for the candidates in advance of the meeting. Submit questions here.
Information about access to the Virtual Community Engagement Session will be posted on the Loveland City Schools Board of Education webpage prior to the Tuesday, May 18 meeting.
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Brad Lovell is currently an education consultant with the Hamilton County Education Service Center and a member of the Lakota Local Schools Board.
Michael Broadwater is an Assistant Superintendent at Forest Hills School District.
Eugene Thomas, Ed. D is currently the Superintendent of Lowellville Local Schools in Lowellville, Ohio. Lowellville is a village in Mahoning County, Ohio, United States, in the “Steel Valley” area of the northeast part of the state, southeast of Youngstown. The village is an older, predominantly Italian-American, working-class community built along the banks of the Mahoning River, and centered on the once productive Sharon Steel works. The population was 1,155 at the 2010 census. Home of the Lowellville Rockets.
by David Miller
Loveland, Ohio – Kirk McCracken said, “Yours truly” after I asked hime who came up with the idea to create the Navigating The Loveland Bridge FaceBook page. “I came up with the idea a week or so ago when my wife called me telling me someone drove into the bridge right in front of her. Think he was coming from downtown side and she was coming from Eads fence side.” His wife said that it was so funny because the guy was throwing a tantrum in the car after he hit the bridge and got stuck.
Kirk said, “After our conversation I made the Complete Idiots Guide to Navigating the Loveland Bridge graphic and posted it. It got a boatload of likes and shares and I came up with the idea for the page. A way to memorialize all of the ‘I can make it’ drivers.”
Kirk wants readers to visit the Navigating The Loveland Bridge FaceBook page and up-load their own photos.
Loveland Magazine has decided to give Kirk’s Guide a permanent presence on our Front Page as a public service announcement.
In addition, the Little Miami Scenic Trail will be closed
by David Miller
Hamilton Township, Ohio – Trustee Marcus Shelton announced today that the Fosters Bridge over Little Miami River on US 22 / SR 3 is scheduled to close on June 7th for 50 days. The bridge is commonly known as the Viaduct Bridge.
Shelton said that this is the next phase of a dual bridge rehabilitation project where contractors for the Ohio Department of Transportation will be replacing the expansion joints, overlaying the bridge, patching the substructure, and upgrading the guardrail.
The project will require a full closure of U.S. 22 for up to 50 days. Currently, the closure is scheduled to go into effect on Monday, June 7.
While US 22 / SR 3 is closed, motorists will be detoured by way of Columbia Road, Western Row Road, I-71 and S.R. 48.
Due to anticipated increased traffic volumes on Old 3C Highway and other local routes, the left-turn movements at Socialville-Foster Road and Old 3C Highway and at Foster-Maineville Road and Old 3C will be prohibited.
In addition, the Loveland Bike Trail (Little Miami Scenic Trail) will be closed where it crosses Old 3C Highway, although the trail will be open to the north and to the south of Old 3C.
Shelton said, “These changes are being implemented to ensure safety and minimize the overall impact to motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists.Motorists are encouraged to select alternate routes whenever possible, as they may experience traffic backups and significant delays, especially when traveling during peak travel times in the vicinity of the U.S. 22/3 bridge over the Little Miami River and in the Landen and Maineville areas.”
by David Miller
Loveland, Ohio – Several administrative staff resignations, including the resignation of former Superindant Dr. Amy Crouse, the re-arrangement of 1st grade classrooms, and additional full-day kindergarten opportunities will bring significant change to the Loveland City School District this Fall.
Julie Carter, will be the principal of Loveland Intermediate School beginning this fall. She is currently serving as the Assistant Principal and will be taking over for Garth Carlier, as he becomes the new Director of Human Resources for Loveland City Schools.
Carlier will fill the position vacant because of the resignation of the current Director of Human Resources, Charles Ogdan who has been hired by the Mt. Healthy School District for a similar position.
Superintendent Finalists announced
CF Educational Solutions has been assisting the district in the search process for the next Superintendent. The District says they received broad interest in the position from across the country. Bradley Neavin was hired in January to lead the District after the resignation of Dr. Amy Crouse until a person could be hired to lead the District this Fall and into 2022.
Crouse resigned last December and was hired as the founding Principal of the new Citizens of the World Charter Schools in Madisonville.
The Board and members of a Community Advisory Group (CAG) were given a list of anonymous profiles to consider in a new Superintendent. They narrowed the list down to seven candidates who were interviewed by the Board in executive sessions this week. The Board and the Community Advisory Group also worked together on the interview format and questions to present to the candidates. The Community Advisory Group is made up of members of the Loveland community, district staff, and parents.
A release by the District said the Board and the CAG reached “very similar conclusions about which candidates to interview.”
A final pool of three caucasian, male candidates was released Wednesday afternoon to lead the outer-suburban Cincinnati school District and its all-White central office, school administrative team, and Board of Education. This announcement comes three weeks after the Board adopted a statement on diversity, equity, and inclusion. (Loveland City Schools adopt Statement on Diversity)
The finalists are:
The community is invited to a Virtual Community Engagement Session on Tuesday, May 18 at 6 PM. Each of the candidates will speak individually. The Board would like community members to submit questions for the candidates in advance of the meeting. Submit questions here.
Information about access to the Virtual Community Engagement Session will be posted on the Loveland City Schools Board of Education webpage prior to the Tuesday, May 18 meeting.
The District has announced that due to a lack of interest “from our families” there will be no Remote Academy for the 2021-2022 school year.
“In the months ahead, we will be watching for the latest state guidance on health and safety protocols and adapting as necessary. We will continue to accommodate students with special health concerns, as we have in prior years. Families with specific concerns should reach out to their building principal.”
The District said in a communication to parents that they have received several questions from parents about masking and other restrictions for the fall. The release said:
“It is simply too soon for us to predict what will be expected; however, based on the communication from parents, we are working on a strategy to engage decision-makers at the state level for more specific guidance to ensure that our parents’ voices are heard.”
“At this point, Governor Mike DeWine and the Ohio Department of Health have not issued any new orders or guidance for how schools should operate during the 2021-2022 school year. DeWine has stated that when COVID cases drop to fewer than 50 per 100,000 people for two weeks, all health orders will be lifted across Ohio.”
“With increasing vaccination rates and lower case numbers, many things can change between now and the new school year in mid-August. We have been committed to providing a safe learning environment while supporting our students’ academic growth. We are hopeful that when we welcome students back after the summer break, everyone will be able to see the smiles on our faces.”
At the Board of Education meeting on April 20 the district announced that they will be implementing an additional full-day kindergarten section for the 2021-2022 school year.
Immediately after students leave for summer break, work will begin at LPS and LES to accommodate the changes. Some classroom spaces will be remodeled and modular units will be used for classrooms and additional office space. The District plans to maximize every available space in LPS and LES to serve students of the same grade level all in one location.
Changes include the implementation of an additional full-day kindergarten section at LECC. This change will allow the district to eliminate the current lottery system that is now used for assigning access to full-day or half-day kindergarten offerings. For the 2021-2022 school year, LECC will be offering 7 sections of full-day kindergarten and 6 sections of half-day kindergarten.
Tuition for full-day kindergarten for the 2021-2022 school year will be $385 per month.
There will be a realignment of grades involving LECC and LPS. All of Loveland’s first-grade classrooms will be on the LPS campus beginning in the fall. Currently, there are first-graders at both LECC and LPS. After the realignment, the Head Start Program, our preschool, and our kindergarten students will all be together on the LECC campus, while our first and second-grade students will be together on the LPS campus.
Andrea Conner, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning said, “By bringing all of our first-grade students together on one campus, our first-grade staff will have more opportunities for a more collaborative approach in addressing the needs of our youngest learners while sharing valuable resources.”
Director of Student Services will leave
Eric Dool, the Director of Student Services has announced that he will be taking another job. Dools job responsibilities included, Student Health and Wellness, Student Safety, Special Education and Related Services, Section 504 Accommodation PlansTitle I, Reading Intervention, English as a Second Language (ESL) – Title III, Homelessness, and Student Attendance.
New High School Principal
Peggy Johnson announced her retirement at the end of January after 39 years in education and 6 years as Principal of Loveland High School (LHS).
Thirty-nine-year-old Wyoming High School Principal, Adam Reed, who is entering his 17th year in education was recently announced as Johnson’s successor for the 2021-2022 school year. (Meet Adam Reed the next leader for Loveland High School)
New common entrance branding proposed for Loveland Intermediate and Middle School Campus
The Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council is seeking applications from advocates to become a part of the Governor-appointed board that works to create change that improves independence, productivity and inclusion for people with developmental disabilities and their families in community life.
The Ohio Development Disabilities Council (DD Council) is recruiting new membership for the following categories:
The Ohio DD Council consists of at least 30 members appointed by the governor. Members are people with developmental disabilities, parents and guardians of people with developmental disabilities, representatives from concerned state agencies, and nonprofit organizations and local agencies providing services to people with developmental disabilities.
If you are interested in becoming a member, go to the New Member Application page for more information. You may apply online or download documents to complete and mail to the office. Deadline to apply is May 28, 2021.
“This resolution is the first step toward ensuring a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students while fostering cultural awareness and understanding.” – Loveland Diversity Advisory Board
by David Miller
Loveland, Ohio – At their meeting on April 20, the Loveland City Board of Education voted unanimously to adopt a statement on diversity, equity, and inclusion. The statement will be placed into the Board Manual and distributed to school administrators and all staff. After staff discussions, it will be “pushed out into classrooms” according to Superintendent, Bradley Neavin.
Board member Eileen Washburn said before the vote, “I very much appreciate the work that was done. I hope it will be embraced and people really read it and act on it.” (read resolution below)
Speaking of the student experience Neavin said, “This goes well beyond the walls of the schools. This prepares students to go out into a broader world and to have a broader world view.”
The writing of the resolution was a collaboration between district leadership and the Loveland Diversity Advisory Board (DAB). “This resolution is the first step toward ensuring a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students while fostering cultural awareness and understanding,” said a statement issued by DAB after the approval.
Below is the discussion of the Board while adopting the diversity, equity, and inclusion policy:
Loveland City Schools Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
A comprehensive education in a free society develops persons who can think critically, engage in self-reflection, understand all cultures, live compassionately with others, and use their reflection and experiences to make sound judgments. As the great equalizer, education in a pluralistic society must strive to present varied events, activities and perceptions reflected in history, literature and other sources of humanity’s thought and expression. Therefore, the Loveland City School District commits unwavering support to diversity, equity, and inclusion of culture, thought, ideas and experiences.
LCSD seeks to ensure the growth of every individual in our sphere of influence by:
The Loveland City Schools commit to the development of critical thinkers by offering the opportunity to understand, study, and embrace difference as the fabric of our Democracy, a Democracy free from hatred, alienation, or division.
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