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  • Resignations and building re-alignment mean big adjustments for Loveland Schools

    Resignations and building re-alignment mean big adjustments for Loveland Schools

    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.

    Photo of Julie Carter
    Julie Carter will be the next principal of Loveland Intermediate School

    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.

    Garth Carlier is the current Principal of the Loveland Intermediate School and will become the new Director of Human Resources

    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. 

    In-Person Learning For Fall 

    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.” 

    Masking for Fall 

    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.”

    Changes for Early Learners

    Loveland Early Childhood Center

    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

    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

    Loveland High School
    Adam Reed

    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

  • Loveland City Schools adopt Statement on Diversity

    Loveland City Schools adopt Statement on Diversity

    “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:

    • Creating a safe & inclusive learning environment that provides equitable access for all members of the school community regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, gender identification or expression, sexual orientation, ability, language, family structure or economic status.
    • Providing access to materials and experiences which express diversity of perspective, broaden students’ worldviews, and better equip them to live, thrive, and contribute positively to a diverse world.
    • Engaging in culturally competent practices that target core areas: value of diversity, cultural awareness, understanding the dynamics of cultural interactions, and taking cultural knowledge and adapting it to diversity and learning.

    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.

     

  • Loveland High School Bands in Public Concert:

    Loveland High School Bands in Public Concert:

    by Olivia Smith

    Loveland, Ohio – On Thursday, April 29th, the Loveland High School Jazz Lab Band and Jazz Orchestra will be performing at the Narrow Path Brewing Company in Historic Downtown Loveland starting at 7 PM.

    On Tuesday, May 4th, the Loveland High School Concert and Symphonic bands, along with the Wind Ensemble will be performing in the Nisbet Park Amphitheater starting at 6 PM.

    Thursday, April 29th – Jazz Lab Band & Jazz Orchestra at Narrow Path Brewing Company at 7 PM

    The Jazz bands will be playing a wide variety of tunes, such as the theme from “Family Guy” and a Stevie Wonder Medley. You all can enjoy Narrow Path’s wide variety of beers while listening to fun music and supporting the Loveland music program. 

    The High School’s concert bands have a fun variety of tunes as well, including the one and only theme song from “Star Wars”. They will have interim superintendent Bradley Neavin guest conduct a piece as well.

    Tuesday, May 4th – Concert Band, Symphonic Band, & Wind Ensemble in Nisbet Park Amphitheater at 6 PM.

    These two outdoor, COVID-19 friendly events are a great way for all of you to support the wonderful music program in Loveland, and see what they do.

    The music program in the Loveland City Schools wants to bring the music to the public instead of bringing the public to the music.

    I am involved in both the Jazz Orchestra and the Wind Ensemble at the High School, and it is so important for everyone involved in the bands to be able to share our hard work with everyone. Each and every person involved in the music program at Loveland loves music and loves making music. So getting to do these concerts is a really great opportunity. 

    I asked Bea Aldrich, a graduating senior, what her favorite part of the music program at Loveland is and she said she loves how “there are so many different opportunities for extracurriculars that anyone can find something they enjoy”.

    The program is just a really great outlet for so many people. That’s why it is important that we have the public’s support. With your support, we can keep doing what we love.

    So, if you want to have a fun time listening to some fantastic music, come support us on April 29th and May 4th!

  • [VIDEO] Interview with Loveland’s new Superintendent of Schools

    [VIDEO] Interview with Loveland’s new Superintendent of Schools

    by David Miller

    David Miller is the Publisher of Loveland Magazine

    Loveland, Ohio – The Loveland City School District recently hired Bradley Neavin to serve as Superintendent. Neavin’s contract runs from February 10 until the Board hires a permanent superintendent, or until July 3.

    Neavin’s first official day begins on Wednesday, however, he sat for an interview this morning from the Board office via Zoom so we could introduce him to the community and ask a few questions about his role in the District in the coming months.

    The Steubenville native chatted with me about the Steelers/Browns/Bengals, and the Ohio University Marching 110. We also talked about the funding in Governor DeWine’s proposed K-12 education budget, the Ohio Legislature’s attempt to fix school funding, and DeWine’s goal of re-opening Ohio’s schools on March 1. And, more…

    Superintendent Neavin can be reached at neavinbr@lovelandschools.org or (513) 683-5600.

  • Interim superintendent hire: $600/day plus perks

    Interim superintendent hire: $600/day plus perks

    Loveland, Ohio – On Wednesday, January 27 the Loveland City School District made official the hire of Bradley Neavin as an interim superintendent. Neavin’s contract runs from February 10 until the Board hires a permanent superintendent or until July 3.

    The Board will pay Neavin a daily rate of $600 and his contract says that the Board may increase the salary, but cannot reduce it. Neavin will also be provided medical, dental, and life insurance. He will also be provided a cell phone “stipend and such other leaves and benefits he is entitled to as set forth in the Administrative Handbook”. The Board will also pay Nevin’s share of mandatory State Teachers Retirement System payments. He will not be entitled to severance at the end of his employment.

    Neavin is entitled to 15 vacation days as well as paid holidays. He will be required to work a “maximum of 123 days”.

    Neavin will be paid mileage at the IRS rate and will be provided with professional liability insurance. Neavin can begin on February 1 at the $600/day to familiarize himself with the District.

    The Board also encourages Nevin to attend professional meetings that he deems appropriate and will pay his expenses. The District will also pay for Neavin’s membership in the Ohio Association of Local School Superentents, the Buckeye Association of School Administrators, and any other professional organizations approved by Board President, Dr. Kathy Lorenz.

    During a meeting on Tuesday, February 2 at 6 PM, the Board of Education will hear presentations from potential search firms who will be conducting the search for a permanent superintendent.

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    School Board hires Bradley Neavin as Interim Superintendent

    David Miller –  Jan 22, 2021

  • School Board hires Bradley Neavin as Interim Superintendent

    School Board hires Bradley Neavin as Interim Superintendent

    by David Miller

    Loveland, Ohio – In a unanimous vote last evening the Loveland School Board hired (pending contract approval) Bradley Neavin as an Interim Superintendent until a permanent replacement for Dr. Amy Crouse can be found.

    In an answer to the question of what Neavin will be paid, Board President Kathy Lorenz told Loveland Magazine this afternoon that, Neavin’s “contract details will most likely be approved next week at a special meeting.”

    Crouse’s last day is February 9. She resigned in December. Neavin will begin working on February 10.

    Speaking on the selection of a permanent superintendent, Lorenz said, “I believe we will begin with a search as early as February 2nd in a scheduled work session.”

    Neavin most recently served as Superintendent of Vandalia-Butler City Schools from 2013-2017. From 2007-2013 he served as Superintendent of Eaton Community Schools. Neavin has spent 32 years in education as a superintendent, principal, assistant principal, and band director before retiring in 2017.

    Neavin’s LinkedIn profile says he is retired and was an account executive with Energy Optmizers, USA from September of 2017 until October 2018 and lives in Eaton, Ohio.

    Bradley Neavin’s Education:

    Ohio University ( Bachelor of Music Education) 1980 – 1985

    Miami University in Oxford (Superintendent Licensure and Education Leadership) 2003 – 2007

    Wright State University (Master of Education, Educational Leadership and Administration) 1997 – 1999

    Graduated from Steubenville High School in 1980