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  • Dr. Amy Crouse on Loveland school safety

    Dr. Amy Crouse on Loveland school safety

    This message was originally issued by the Loveland School District the day after the school shooting in Parkland Florida.
    by Interim Superintendent Dr. Amy Crouse
     

    There is nothing quite like at the end of a long day coming home to hug my three kiddos. Following the horrific unfolding of the February 14 fatal high school shooting in Florida – those hugs were a bit tighter at my house, as I’m sure they were in yours. We love our children – all of them, and we want nothing but the best for them, and at the Loveland City School District – that starts with safety.

    Today, all of our buildings reviewed safety procedures.

    Today, all of our buildings emailed parents to let them know who to call with questions.

    Today, the Loveland Police Department provided increased presence at our buildings.

    “But, I’m sure in your mind you ask: What about tomorrow? And, the day after that… and the day after that.”
     

    But, I’m sure in your mind you ask: What about tomorrow? And, the day after that… and the day after that. 

    What I will tell you is that Tiger Safety is always on our minds as administrators, teachers, staff – and with the full support of our Loveland Board of Education. It is always evolving, always improving, and often reviewed by our District Safety Committee. We have pulled together a comprehensive resource for our Tiger families to dive a little deeper into how we are trained and the resources we have to keep our district safe. 

    “And, as always, we encourage you to speak up if you see something. Tell a teacher, tell a principal – call me. Let someone know if something seems wrong.”
    It’s what we can articulate to you on a day where many of us find ourselves at a loss for words. 

    And, as always, we encourage you to speak up if you see something. Tell a teacher, tell a principal – call me. Let someone know if something seems wrong.

    Our collective Loveland heart is with our Florida neighbors.  

    In service to our Tigers,
    Dr. Amy Crouse
    Interim Superintendent
    Loveland City School District

     

  • Public invited for meet and greet with finalists for Loveland superintendent job

    Public invited for meet and greet with finalists for Loveland superintendent job

    Loveland Board of Education selects finalists for superintendent search

    Public invited to informal meet & greet with each candidate

    Loveland, Ohio – The Loveland Board of Education has announced three finalists for the position of superintendent, following the search timeline established and first communicated in November 2017. The finalists will meet the Loveland community on the following dates:

    Karen Naber

    Karen Naber,  (Assistant Superintendent Sycamore Schools)

    Tuesday February 27 at 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. – Loveland High School Media Center 

     

     

    Dr. Chad Konkle (Assistant Superintendent Hamilton City Schools) (No photo available)

    Thursday, March 1 at 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. – Loveland High School Media Center

     

    Dr. Amy Crouse
    Dr. Amy Crouse

    Dr. Amy Crouse (Interim Loveland Superintendent)

    Monday, March 5 at 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. – Loveland High School Media Center

     

    “The next leader of the Loveland City School District will shape the future for our children; the responsibility is great, and we feel we have found the best of the best to bring before our community,” said Loveland Board of Education President Art Jarvis. “It is a great time to be a Tiger.”

    The Board of Education plans to take official action to employ a new superintendent in March, with that person’s official duties to begin August 1, 2018. The vacancy is the result of the resignation of Chad Hilliker that was effective on July 31, 2017. At that time, Dr. Amy Crouse took over as interim superintendent for the district, and she continues to lead in that capacity.

    The Ohio School Boards Association (OSBA) is assisting the Board with the search.

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  • Public invited for Q&A with finalists for Loveland superintendent job

    Public invited for Q&A with finalists for Loveland superintendent job

    Loveland Board of Education selects finalists for superintendent search

    Public invited to participate in meet & greet with each candidate

    Loveland, Ohio – The Loveland Board of Education has announced three finalists for the position of superintendent, following the search timeline established and first communicated in November 2017. The finalists will meet the Loveland community on the following dates:

    Karen Naber

    Karen Naber,  (Assistant Superintendent Sycamore Schools)

    Tuesday February 27 at 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. – Loveland High School Media Center 

     

     

    Dr. Chad Konkle (Assistant Superintendent Hamilton City Schools) (No photo available)

    Thursday, March 1 at 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. – Loveland High School Media Center

     

    Dr. Amy Crouse
    Dr. Amy Crouse

    Dr. Amy Crouse (Interim Loveland Superintendent)

    Monday, March 5 at 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. – Loveland High School Media Center

     

    “The next leader of the Loveland City School District will shape the future for our children; the responsibility is great, and we feel we have found the best of the best to bring before our community,” said Loveland Board of Education President Art Jarvis. “It is a great time to be a Tiger.”

    The Board of Education plans to take official action to employ a new superintendent in March, with that person’s official duties to begin August 1, 2018. The vacancy is the result of the resignation of Chad Hilliker that was effective on July 31, 2017. At that time, Dr. Amy Crouse took over as interim superintendent for the district, and she continues to lead in that capacity.

    The Ohio School Boards Association (OSBA) is assisting the Board with the search.

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  • Loveland Treasurer/CFO Brett Griffith to take retirement for medical reasons

    Loveland Treasurer/CFO Brett Griffith to take retirement for medical reasons

    Loveland Board of Education selects

    Terrah Floyd as

    Interim Treasurer

    Loveland, Ohio – Through a formal letter to the Loveland Board of Education, Loveland Treasurer/CFO Brett Griffith announced during the Thursday, Jan. 11, Board Organizational Meeting that he will be retiring through the School Employees Retirement System of Ohio for medical reasons. His departure is effective beginning Friday, Jan. 12.

    Brett Griffith

    “It has been my privilege to serve the students, staff and the Loveland Board of Education in the capacity of treasurer and chief financial officer the past 10 years,” said Griffith. “During this tenure our office has managed in a fiscally conservative manner while never losing focus on providing for excellent academic opportunities for our students; I sincerely thank all of our Loveland community for their continued support of our important mission to prepare students for tomorrow, today. I know I’m leaving the district poised for continued growth.”

    “Mr. Griffith is a consummate professional who has done an excellent job managing our district finances so that funds are focused on enhancing the experience for our students while maintaining fiscal health, and his services have been greatly appreciated,” said newly elected Loveland Board of Education President Art Jarvis.

    Terrah Floyd (LinkedIn)

    “We sincerely thank Mr. Griffith for his service to the district, and we wish him all the best,” said Loveland Interim Superintendent Dr. Amy Crouse. “He has been a valuable member of our Tiger Family, and he will be missed.”

    Griffith joined the Loveland City School District in 2008 as treasurer/CFO. The Board of Education named Terrah Floyd as interim treasurer until a search can be conducted to find and name a permanent replacement; in addition to assisting the Loveland City School District as needed, Floyd currently works as the treasurer/CFO of the Springboro School District where she has served since 2013.

  • Loveland City School District named to College Board’s District Honor Roll

    Loveland City School District named to College Board’s District Honor Roll

    Loveland School District one of only 433 school districts in United States & Canada to be recognized

    Loveland, Ohio – Exciting news for Tigers – the Loveland City School District is among an elite 433 districts in the United States and Canada named to the College Board’s Annual AP District Honor Roll. The Honor Roll recognizes school districts that have increased access to AP coursework while maintaining or increasing the percentage of students earning scores of 3 or higher on AP Exams.

    “It is just so incredibly exciting for our Tigers,” said Loveland Interim Superintendent Dr. Amy Crouse. “Earning recognition such as this is a direct result of strategic work tirelessly executed by our Loveland High School team under the leadership of High School Principal Peggy Johnson. They made this happen for our students. Job well done, indeed!”

  • A Tiger Resolution for the New Year

    A Tiger Resolution for the New Year

    By Dr. Amy Crouse,

    The BIG headline for the district in November was the incredible success of our State Champion Lady Tigers Soccer Team – WOW!

    Photo by Sam Smith © 2017

    To be a part of our Tiger Family during this outstanding accomplishment by our amazing student-athletes has been an absolute highlight of my time here in Loveland! While we all know how the final game turned out – I wonder how many of you have heard the story behind the making of that winning headline? It’s a story about goals that were set… by the Lady Tigers… while at Camp Kern… BEFORE the season began.

    I’m sure that you can guess their top goal was to win that state title that has eluded them the two previous seasons. That is not the part that has me eager to sit down with the champions and Coach Kelly and learn more.

    As a team, the athletes identified what their individual game stats would need to be if they were going to win.

    What really caught my attention were the eight goals the team set to achieve leading up to the state victory finale. Eight goals that strategically led to the state title win. As a team, the athletes identified what their individual game stats would need to be if they were going to win. Each team member understood what they needed to do for the team to maintain the consistency of elite performance that would advance the mission of the team.  

    And they did it.

    In a big, awesome, Tiger kinda way.

    In fact – those student-athletes achieved EVERY goal they set for the season.

    In fact – those student-athletes achieved EVERY goal they set for the season.

    I call that amazing… and, an inspiration – I hope to us all.

    As we collectively close the book on the year 2017, many of us will look to the New Year with new goals in mind.

    As the educational leader of this district – I can assure you that our Tiger Family is keeping our eyes on the target for our own story of success. We are staying focused on the “big three” goals we set for this 2017-18 academic year: Growth, Innovation, and Care.

    Just like our State Champion student-athletes – from our building secretaries, to our teachers, from our bus drivers, to our food service professionals, from our administrators to our custodial staff, and with our Board of Education leading the way – we are all focused on the success of the students who we are privileged to serve.

    Students who have learned what it takes to be the best of the best.

    Please join our Board of Education in recognizing the outstanding achievement of our Lady Tigers 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12, at the Board of Education Business Meeting (Loveland Intermediate School Media Center). The Loveland Athletic Department will induct the entire 2017 Lady Tigers Soccer Team into our Loveland High School Athletic Hall of Fame during halftime of our Tiger basketball games vs. Kings Friday, Dec. 15. And, our Loveland Athletic Boosters are generously going to purchase State Championship rings for our student-athletes and coaches. When the rings come in, we will organize a public ring ceremony event, where all are welcome.

    Dr. Amy Crouse is Interim Superintendent of the Loveland City School District

    Let us all resolve to be the best that we can be in the New Year. It is the Tiger way.

    In service to our Tigers

    Champions Tour through Loveland for Loveland Women Division I State Soccer Champs

     

    Loveland women’s soccer: state champions [photo gallery+video]

     

     

  • Loveland School levy predicted for May 2019 ballot

    Loveland School levy predicted for May 2019 ballot

    The future of Loveland City Schools

    Loveland Board of Education talks five-year forecast planning and Destination Loveland needs; looks to May 2019 as potential goal for action on both

     

    A statement from the District:

    The Loveland City School District’s five-year forecast projections show a need for the district to be back on the ballot in the future for an operating levy; during the September Board of Education Business Meeting, this was the information shared with Board Members. After careful consideration in committee meetings, the Board determined during public discussion at the October 17 Business Meeting to set a potential target of May 2019 to have a proposal ready for voters to consider.

    Loveland Treasurer/CFO Brett Griffith

    “When the Loveland City School District passed a 5.6 mill operating levy in May of 2014 we made a promise that the money from that levy would continue to fund the district until 2018, and that promise was maintained due to compelling overall fiscal stewardship of all district employees and fiscally conservative management of expenditures,” said Loveland Treasurer/CFO Brett Griffith. “Our need for an operating levy is very real, and I applaud this Board for taking the steps necessary now to properly plan for a financially stable future. Of course we will provide updates on details for this levy to our community as they are developed.”

    Additionally, during the 2016-17 and present school year, Loveland teachers, staff, administrators and the Board of Education put laser focus on three key areas: academic growth, classroom innovation and Tiger care in an effort to optimize the student experience for the 4,700 Tiger students the Loveland City School District serves. What developed from that focus was the Destination Loveland Task Force – a group of Loveland parents, community members and business leaders who joined educators, staff and administrators in developing future goals. This group spent the better part of the 2016-17 school year developing what the Loveland student experience should look like.

    Interim Superintendent Dr. Amy Crouse

    Now the Loveland Board of Education is ready to invest in putting a more formal structure and definite timeline to that important work. At the October 17 Board of Education Business Meeting, Board Members – after hearing reports from the facilities and finances committees – charged Loveland Interim Superintendent Dr. Amy Crouse and Loveland Business Manager John Ames with the task to begin to develop a plan for the future facility needs in line with district goals, coupled with a financial plan. The potential timeline is to have a proposal ready for voters to consider a bond issue by May 2019.

    “It is the development of a master plan for our district,” said Dr. Crouse. “Our facilities needs are district-wide and growing each new school year; it is both an issue that must be addressed now and an opportunity for the district to think and plan for the future. We will be working with a seasoned team accustomed to the size and scope of the planning that we need to do. This was the right move for the Board of Education, and I’m excited to take the process that was started last year to the next level.” 

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  • Loveland Board Vice President Dr. Kathryn Lorenz honored as Educator of the Year

    Loveland Board Vice President Dr. Kathryn Lorenz honored as Educator of the Year

    Loveland Board Vice President Dr. Kathryn Lorenz with her son, Nicholas, holding her Educator of the Year award presented by Rotary of Northeast Cincinnati. Provided Photo

    Champion of education celebrated at the Rotary Northeast Cincinnati Community Awards Celebration

     

    Loveland School District’s longtime Board of Education Member and current Board Vice President Dr. Kathryn Lorenz has been named Rotary’s 2017 Educator of the Year. Rotary of Northeast Cincinnati presented Dr. Lorenz with the distinguished honor at the 2017 Community Awards Celebration Thursday, Oct. 12, at the Cooper Creek Event Center in Blue Ash.

    “Dr. Lorenz is a true champion of education, and has dedicated her life to enriching the lives of students – both in her profession as a professor of French at the University of Cincinnati where she taught since 1993, and in her home community of Loveland where she has served on the Board of Education since 1991,” said Loveland Interim Superintendent Dr. Amy Crouse. “She has true passion for education, and there is no one more deserving of this honor than her. We all – sincerely – congratulate her on this recognition.”

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  • Rev. A.J. Hamilton will receive Superintendent’s Award on November 28

    Rev. A.J. Hamilton will receive Superintendent’s Award on November 28

    Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other’s eyes for an instant?  -Henry David Thoreau

    Dr. Amy Crouse is Interim Superintendent for the Loveland City School District

    By Dr. Amy Crouse,

    Love Always Finds a Way – that was the title of the community forum held on a Saturday morning before school started in my new role as interim superintendent. Reverend A.J. Hamilton, respected member of the Tiger Family and a long-time advocate for civil rights in Cincinnati, wanted to gather community leaders to discuss how we might work together to ensure our community remained open to diverse opinions and provide a forum to discuss race, inclusion, and diversity in our community.   

    I wasn’t certain what to expect that morning, but what I found as I sat amongst the panel members was a unique opportunity to listen – and what I heard was a conversation centered on developing empathy that I knew needed to continue.

    Reverend A.J. Hamilton speaking at the “Love Always Finds a Way” forum he organized in July. He will receive the Superintendent’s Award on November 28.

    At the Loveland City School District, we talk a great deal about Tiger Care – it is one of our district’s “big three” goals, and perhaps it is the most difficult for us as educators to really define. Our ambition is that every Tiger will be cared for and supported. Our promise is that every Tiger will have the academic, social and emotional skills to plan and achieve, and that every Tiger will develop leadership skills and have opportunity to both lead and serve others. We want to achieve all of that – but, at the heart of the goal – it’s really about relationship building – developing empathy.

    Empathy is defined as the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. Achieving this requires authentic communication, and story sharing – just like what happened at the community forum – the place where I became a student of history as told by those whose experience was different than my own.

    “What I heard was a conversation centered on developing empathy that I knew needed to continue.”

    I’ve taken what I learned that day and have started to make plans for our district to begin to dive deeper into developing opportunities for our students to develop empathy – to really understand Tiger Care. I will be working with Mosaic Church to shape a story sharing partnership for our students, the details of which are still to come.

    I also want to thank the very person who began this conversation – Reverend Hamilton.

    All members of the Tiger Family are invited to our Board Business Meeting 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28, in the Loveland Intermediate School Media Center where our Board of Education will officially recognize Reverend Hamilton with the Superintendent’s Award for his devotion to the Loveland City Schools and his lifelong commitment to civil rights.

    Dr. Amy Crouse is Interim Superintendent for the Loveland City School District

    As I look for the first time in my educational career through the lens of a superintendent, I feel the weight of what we are tasked with teaching the 4,700 young Tigers we serve in a way I have not known before, during a moment in history that has been marked with separation. I believe in my heart that love does always find a way, and that is an important vision worth working toward as we Prepare Students for Tomorrow, Today.

    In service to our Tigers.

    Loveland Magazine Publisher David Miller was a co-host of the “Love Always Finds a Way” forum.

     

     

     

     

    Free breakfast with Santa

     

     

  • Entire Loveland High School senior class spent one day putting Tiger Care to action

    Entire Loveland High School senior class spent one day putting Tiger Care to action

    LHS Senior Ian Cronin helps refinish an outdoor table at Loveland’s Grailville for his Senior Service Day project October 11, 2017

    Loveland Senior Service

    Loveland, Ohio – The day began fairly typically for all 383 members of the Loveland High School (LHS) senior class – gathered in a room to listen and learn, the students heard from presenters about the importance of service. But, Wednesday, Oct. 11, was no ordinary lesson. It marked the sixth annual LHS Senior Service Day, and from 11:30 AM until 2 PM the students were tasked with volunteering at one of 14 Loveland and Cincinnati-area non-profit agencies.

    “This is a learning opportunity we look forward to every year at Loveland High School – and that is not limited to the educators who are involved – our students see the seniors doing this and anticipate the day from the time they are freshmen in our building,” said LHS Principal Peggy Johnson. “It is our Tiger Care building goal in action. It does make a difference in our community. It will continue to influence how our students grow and develop as servant leaders. I want to thank LHS Teacher Brian Baugh for taking the leadership role in organizing the event this year for our students. It was a wonderful experience.”

    “It is our Tiger Care building goal in action.”

    Social media platforms turned into a real-time showcase for the community to see the learning that was taking place during the senior-chosen theme of Let’s come together as one to make a difference; seniors used the Twitter hashtag #383hearts to share their volunteer efforts, and Loveland Interim Superintendent Dr. Amy Crouse featured the service learning opportunities using Facebook Live from the district’s Facebook page (Loveland City Schools).

    “What an amazing opportunity for us to show Tiger Care – one of our big three district goals – in action,” said Crouse. “This annual event is the very heart of what we are trying to teach our students – empathy. It is designed to create an atmosphere for our students to both lead and serve, and see the world – if only for a few hours – from the perspective of a neighbor who they otherwise might not have met.” 

    Students served the service day at the following agencies: Bethany House, Cincinnati Parks Ault Park, Dragonfly, Dress for Success, Grailville, Granny’s Garden, Little Miami River Cleanup, Matthew 25 Ministries, NEST Loveland Community Learning Center, New Life Furniture, QPR Training, Ronald McDonald House, SPCA and St. Francis Seraph School.