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  • Dr. Kathryn Lorenz service to Loveland City School District celebrated with scholarship fundraiser

    Dr. Kathryn Lorenz service to Loveland City School District celebrated with scholarship fundraiser

    Loveland, Ohio – Dr. Kathryn Lorenz said “It was amazing to see family, friends, students. So many loved ones,” after the fundraiser and to honor her 32 years of service as a member of the Loveland City School Board.

    The Dr. Kathryn Lorenz Scholarship amount is now up to $1750. The scholarship is sponsored by the Loveland Schools Foundation and is in Kathy’s honor.

    “It was a wonderful day honoring Kathy’s service to our community,” said newly elected Board member, Lynn Mangan one of the organizers of the event at the Oasis Conference Center on December 10th.

    Chad Hilliker

    Former Loveland Superintendant, Chad Hilliker, now the Superintendent of the Hamilton County Educational Service Center was the Master of Ceremonies for the sit-down dinner that featured presentations and words of appreciation from many of Kathy’s former colleagues, professional cohorts, and family members.

    For those still interested in donating, checks can be made payable to the Loveland Schools Foundation c/o Dr. Kathryn Lorenz Scholarship Fund, 757 South Lebanon Road, Loveland, OH 45140.

    Mangan added, “We are so grateful for the community members, Loveland City Schools past and present staff, Great Oaks staff, and many other family and friends who attended Kathy’s retirement celebration. Kathy has given so much over the last 32 years to the children and families of our community. We all owe her a debt of gratitude. It was absolutely wonderful to hear from so many people whom she impacted throughout her time on Loveland’s Board of Education.”

    In expressing her gratitude Lorenz said, “So many people worked to create such a beautiful event”
    © photos by David Miller and Lynn Mangan
  • [Video] Dr. Kathryn Lorenz recognized during Homecoming pre-game

    [Video] Dr. Kathryn Lorenz recognized during Homecoming pre-game

    Loveland, Ohio – During the pre-game festivities of the Loveland High School Homecoming Game last Friday, Dr. Kathryn Lorenz, the President of the Loveland City School District was recognized for her service to the schools for the past 32 years.

    Lorenz was also the Grand Marshall of the Homecoming Parade.

    Your Loveland High School Homing Parade Highlights

  • Loveland City Schools Board of Education re-elects President and Vice-President

    Loveland City Schools Board of Education re-elects President and Vice-President

    Dr. Kathryn Lorenz

    by David Miller

    Loveland, Ohio – On Tuesday, January 4 the Loveland City Schools Board of Education re-elected Dr. Kathryn Lorenz to another term as Board President. Kevin Dougherty was also elected to serve another term as Vice-President. Both votes were unanimous.

    Before the leadership vote, a new member, Reverend Jonathan Eilert took his oath of office as well as returning members who were successfully reelected in the November general election; Kevin Dougherty, Dr. Eric Schwetschenau, and Eileen Washburn.

  • Loveland Board of Education seeks members for Board Planning Commission

    Loveland Board of Education seeks members for Board Planning Commission

    Loveland, Ohio – The Loveland City School District Board of Education has announced that it is seeking community members for a Planning Commission. The commission will assist the board with researching and evaluating a variety of assigned issues and topics relating to the schools.

    “We see this as an opportunity to engage our community in a variety of issues affecting our schools on an ongoing basis,” said Board President Dr. Kathryn Lorenz. “I’m hopeful that we’ll be able to capitalize on residents’ expertise, ideas, and dedication to the success of our schools as it relates to finances, facilities, school improvements, student experience, communications, and community engagement.”

    The Planning Commission will have a maximum of 25 participating members. At capacity, it will be composed of seven faculty and staff members and 18 citizens of the school district. The residents, who will be appointed by the Board of Education, will reflect the diversity of the community. Student participation will also be sought, in particular for the committee on school improvement and student experience.


  • Loveland Board of Education votes to cancel Grailville purchase

    Loveland Board of Education votes to cancel Grailville purchase

    Loveland, Ohio – At its January 21 business meeting, the Loveland City Schools Board of Education voted to cancel the contract with the Grail, an Ohio nonprofit, for the option to purchase 110 acres of Grailville – a property located on O’Bannonville Road east of downtown Loveland.

    “With the overwhelming results of the November 2019 levy, the board has placed the facility master plan on hold until we can reengage the community in alternative solutions to our building issues,” said Board President Dr. Kathryn Lorenz in a statement issued by the District. “We have listened to our community and heard that it is not ready to bear the investment in the facilities plan as presented, and therefore purchase of any land without a definitive approved building plan would dilute funds

    that will now be needed for additional years of maintenance to current facilities, and would be inadvisable in light of this changed financial need. For these reasons we don’t see the feasibility of moving forward with the purchase of land now.”

    The board also approved resolutions related to the $2.7 million in expense reductions that are presented alongside the 6.95-mill operating levy request on the March 17 ballot. In addition to eliminating expenditures in the five-year forecast related to the planned expansion of programs and services; reducing consultants, contracted services and department budgets; and increasing fees; the district is eliminating staff positions.

    A combination of 13-14 teaching, non-teaching, and administrative positions, and two future forecasted teaching positions are being eliminated. The positions being eliminated are determined first and the Reduction in Force process is then conducted per Ohio Revised Code (ORC) and Master Agreement timelines for notice and board action. Employees are released at the end of the 2019-20 school year with consideration to certification, contract, and seniority.

    Superintendent Dr. Amy Crouse said in a press release, “We have focused on reducing and eliminating non-employee costs, but because the largest portion of our budget goes toward paying salaries and benefits, we had to make decisions regarding the elimination of positions.”

  • Loveland Magazine Directory of local government leadership in 2020

    Loveland Magazine Directory of local government leadership in 2020

    Loveland City School District

    Dr. Kathryn Lorenz President

    Ned Portune Vice President

    Art Jarvis – Member

    Michele Pettit – Member

    Eileen Washburn – Member

    Dr. Amy Crouse – Superintendent

    Kevin Hawley  Treasurer/CFO

     

    City of Loveland

    Kathy Bailey – Mayor

    Robert Weisgerber – Vice Mayor

    Andy Bateman – Member

    Ted Phelps – Member

    Tim Butler – Member

    Neal Oury – Member

    Kent Blair – Member

    Dave Kennedy – City Manager

    Michelle Byrde – Finance Director

     

    Symmes Township

    Jodie Leis – Board President

    Kenneth N. Bryant – Vice-President

    Phil Beck – Trustee

    Joseph C. Grossi – Fiscal Officer

    Kimberly A. Lapensee – Administrator

     

    Miami Township

    Ken Tracy – Chairperson

    Mary Makley – Vice Chair

    Karl Schultz – Member

    Eric Ferry – Fiscal Officer

    JEFF WRIGHT – Township Administrator

     

    Hamilton Township

    Brent Centers – Administrator

     

    Deerfield Township

    Kristin Malhotra – President of Board of Trustees

    Lelle Lutts Hedding – Vice President of Board of Trustees

    Jim Siciliano – Trustee

    Dan Corey – Fiscal Officer

    Eric Reiners – Township Administrator

     

    City of Milford

    AMY VILARDO – Mayor

    LISA EVANS – Vice-Mayor

    KIM CHAMBERLAND – Member

    ANET COOPER – Member

    TED HASKINS – Member

    SANDY RUSSELL– Member

    Kyle Mitchell – Member

    MICHAEL DOSS City Manager

    Patricia Wirthlin – DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

     

    City of Montgomery

    Chris Dobrozsi – Mayor

    Craig Margolis – Vice Mayor

     Lee Ann Bissmeyer – Council Member

    Michael Cappel – Council Member

    Gerri Harbison – Council Member

    Lynda Roesch – Council Member

    Ken Suer – Council Member

    Brian Riblet – City Manager

    Katie Smiddy – Finance Director

     

    Clermont County

    David L. Painter – President

    Edwin H. Humphrey – Vice President

    Claire B. Corcoran – Commissioner

    Thomas J. Eigel – County administrator

     

    Hamilton County

    Denise Driehaus – President

    Stephanie Summerow Dumas – Vice-President

    Victoria Parks (Appointed)

    Todd Portune (Retired)

    Jeff Aluotto – Administrator

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  • Board of Ed cancels contract with Allerton Hill Consulting and enrolls in Ohio Open Checkbook

    Board of Ed cancels contract with Allerton Hill Consulting and enrolls in Ohio Open Checkbook

    Loveland, Ohio – On November 26 the Loveland Board of Education unanimously passed two motions in response to subjects that had been requested by voters who questioned the need for the operating and bond levy that the Board had placed on the November 5 ballot. The ballot issue was defeated by a 78-22% margin.

    The Board first voted to cancel the contract with Allerton Hill Consulting, the Columbus and Washington D.C. based consulting company the District hired to help with “messaging”. The contract was set to expire at the end of March, and Superintendent Amy Crouse said it would take 30 days to end the contract so it will end at the end of December. Crouse said the consultant has been working with the District for the last two years and were hired to help the District as they undertook big projects and to help support the Communications Director. She said Allerton Hill Consulting, increased social media presence, helped reduce costs in some mailings, and provided “structural support”.

    Before voting, Board member Ned Portune said, “It goes without saying I’ve not been satisfied with what we have gotten out of the Allerton Hill and I agree with the void of that contract.”

    Responding to Portune’s comment, Board member Eileen Washburn said, “I think that sums it up.”

    The second action was also a unanimous vote to participate in Ohio Open Checkbook. This will allow the public easier access to District spending.

    Treasurer Kevin Hawley said he hopes to get the most recent 12 months of data on-line in two weeks and then each month another year would be added. The Board discussed a target goal of having five years’ worth of data on the site by the end of 2019. The motion that passed said the District would participate in Open Checkbook and the Treasurer’s office will enter one-year’s worth of data within the next 2 weeks.

    Below is OPENGOV’s video demonstration of how Ohio Open Checkbook should work for District residents. The City of Loveland uses Open Checkbook and you can check it out HERE.

    Users can search by a specific department, date, vendor, or use the Google-style search bar, which will return any value in the report that matches the entered text. Keywords may be searched by simply clicking on the term – one of the most popular ways to explore the data.

    In this LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV video, you can hear the discussion on these two motions. (From the bottom of the screen are Treasurer Kevin Hawley – Board member Eileen Washburn – Board Vice President Dr. Kathryn Lorenz – Board President Art Jarvis – Board member Ned Portune  – Board member Michele Pettit – Superintendent Dr. Amy Crouse.)

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  • Loveland schools celebrating the Loveland 2019 Valentine Poetry Contest winners

    Loveland schools celebrating the Loveland 2019 Valentine Poetry Contest winners

    Students congratulated by Superintendent Dr. Amy Crouse at
    Chamber’s annual Valentine Breakfast

    Loveland, Ohio – The Loveland City School District announced congratulations to all the winners of the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance 2019 Valentine’s Day Poetry Contest. The student-authors were honored at the Chamber’s annual Valentine Breakfast, held at Tano Bistro in Historic Downtown Loveland. The winning students included:

    • Amalie Lyke, Loveland Early Childhood Center
    • Thomas Stapleton, Loveland Primary School
    • Natalie Niese, Loveland Elementary School
    • Caroline Lorio, Loveland Intermediate School
    • Lexi Duff, Loveland High School

    The Chamber’s annual Valentine program kicked off in early January, with Dr. Kathryn Lorenz – longtime member of the Loveland Board of Education – serving as the 2019 Valentine Lady. During the first two weeks of February, Dr. Lorenz visited with hundreds of students in their classrooms and media centers at Loveland Early Childhood Center, Loveland Primary School and Loveland Elementary School.

    “I am so impressed with the care and kindness expressed by our youngest Tigers,” said Dr. Lorenz. “When I asked what they associate with Valentine’s Day, they mentioned love, family and friends – candy appeared much further down the list! Our Tigers are true sweethearts.”

    Students making hearts in the Loveland Primary School classroom of Brooke Hobson.

  • Art Jarvis to continue to serve as president of Loveland Board of Education

    Art Jarvis to continue to serve as president of Loveland Board of Education

    The Loveland Board of Education met on January 10 to elect leadership positions and establish the meeting calendar for 2019. (Pictured left to right: Michele Pettit, Ned Portune, Eileen Washburn, Art Jarvis and Dr. Kathryn Lorenz.)

    Board also sets Meeting Calendar for 2019

    Loveland, Ohio – The Loveland City School District convened for its annual organizational meeting on January 10 to establish the 2019 leadership and meeting calendar.

    The board appointed Art Jarvis to continue to serve as president and Dr. Kathryn Lorenz as vice president for 2019. In addition, the board members participate in various committees and initiatives to advance the interests of the district and the board, including policy work, facilities, student experience and safety, among others.

    The board voted to conduct regular monthly business meetings at 6 PM. on the third Tuesday of each month, unless otherwise noted.* The meetings will be held in the Loveland Middle/Intermediate School Media Center on 757 South Lebanon Road. Additional meetings during the month will be designated by the board at a time and place properly announced.

    • January 22, 2019 (fourth Tuesday)
    • February 19, 2019
    • March 19, 2019
    • April 16, 2019
    • May 21, 2019
    • June 25, 2019 (fourth Tuesday)
    • August 15, 2019 (third Thursday)
    • September 24, 2019 (fourth Tuesday)
    • October 15, 2019
    • November 19, 2019

    * No regular business meeting is scheduled for July or December.

    The board voted to conduct other regular meetings, primarily as work sessions, on the first Tuesday of each month unless otherwise noted.* These meetings will be held in the Board of Education office at 6: PM on the following dates:

    • February 5, 2019
    • March 5, 2019
    • April 2, 2019
    • May 7, 2019
    • June 4, 2019
    • August 6, 2019
    • September 3, 2019
    • October 1, 2019
    • November 7, 2019 (first Thursday)
    • December 10, 2019 (second Tuesday)

           *No regular work session meeting is scheduled for July.

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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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