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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.

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

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

    Dear Loveland Community and Tiger Nation, 

    We want to make you aware of the plans in place to honor our outstanding State Champion Lady Tigers Soccer Team. The student-athletes and their coaches have requested to conduct a Champions Tour through our school district and community on Friday, Dec. 8. Loveland police and fire officials will be escorting the team during this tour, which includes the following stops:

    ·         8:30 – 8:45 a.m. – Loveland Elementary School

    ·         8:45 – 9 a.m. – Loveland Primary School

    ·         9:15 – 9:30 a.m. – Loveland Early Childhood Center

    ·         9:45 – 10 a.m. – Loveland Middle School

    ·         10:15 – 11 a.m. – Loveland Board Office

    ·         11 – 11:15 a.m. – Loveland Intermediate School

    ·         2 – 2:20 p.m. – Loveland High School (There will be a video shown in the gym which highlights the season and the journey.)

    Please feel free to join us at any of the stops we are making along the tour. 

    The team made the decision to proceed in this fashion because they want an opportunity to thank Tiger Nation for supporting and cheering for them during this amazing state run, and the two dates proposed for a community parade were in direct conflict with plans the girls had that could not be rearranged.

    Additionally, the Loveland Board of Education will recognize the State Champion Lady Tigers Soccer Team at the 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12, Board Business Meeting held at the Loveland Intermediate School Media Center. All members of the Tiger Family are invited to attend this event.

    Symmes Township is recognizing the winning team 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, at a Township meeting. Tuesday, Jan. 9, Loveland City Council will honor the team at the scheduled city council meeting, and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16, Miami Township has also invited the team to join them at one of their business meetings.  

    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.

    Finally, 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.

    We are so proud of the Lady Tigers Soccer Team accomplishments and all they have achieved. Please help us celebrate their success at one of the above events, and for the events currently unscheduled, please look for additional details to come.

    My Best and Go Tigers!

    Julie Renner, Loveland Athletic Director

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  • Blumberg releases statement amid failed bid to Loveland Board of Education

    Blumberg releases statement amid failed bid to Loveland Board of Education

    Loveland, Ohio – School Board President Dave Blumberg released this statement last night just as the polls closed. He was defeated in his re-election bid for a second term on the Board. Blumberg submitted a nominating petition with 71 valid signatures. The required number of valid signatures is 75. He then filed the required paperwork to be a write-in candidate.

    I sit here on the evening of the election reflecting on what a pleasure it is to live in such a wonderful community. As a write-in candidate for the Loveland School Board of Education, the odds of success are very small. Recently many community members endorsed me through powerful email and social media messaging. For those who wrote on my behalf, read on my behalf and voted, I am particularly grateful. I will reflect fondly on my previous four years as a Board member. The time spent endeavoring to improve the student educational experience through collaboration with very talented people has been profoundly gratifying. Handing two of my daughter their diplomas were personally indelible moments. Thank you to my wife, daughters and friends for their support during this election. Regardless of the election outcome, I am humbled by the community support and want everyone to know how appreciative I am.  Go Tigers!

    The final results in the race for the three open seats on the Board are as follows:

    (3 to be elected – 4 year term)

    Michele N. Pettit – 2953

    Ned Portune – 2961

    Eileen Washburn – 2963

    Dave Blumberg (Write-In Candidate) – 403

    Michele Pettit was re-elected, and first-time candidates Ned Portune and Eileen Washburn were successful, with Washburn receiving the most votes. The other members of the current Board whose terms expire in 12/31/19 are, Kathryn Lorenz, Ph.D. and Art Jarvis. 

    Tim Taggart was appointed to fill the unexpired term of Linda Pennington last year. The term ends after this November’s election. This Board position is one of the open seats you see above.

    We have reported how many write-in votes were received in each county, however, it is not until the official count that we will have a true total of “valid” write-in votes.

  • Loveland school resource officers are now approved to carry firearms

    Loveland school resource officers are now approved to carry firearms

    “Loveland City School District Board of Education adopts new policy to further strengthen school security.”

    Loveland, Ohio – A Press Release from the Loveland City School District:

    Recognizing that ensuring the safety of staff and students is of the utmost importance, and recognizing that school safety can be enhanced through the use of school resource officers (SROs) who can carry weapons while on duty at school – at the September 18, 2017, Loveland Board of Education Business Meeting – in a unanimous vote – Board Members approved a resolution establishing a new policy for SROs. The policy authorizes the Board to grant permission to individuals serving the district in the SRO position to carry firearms on school premises.

    “This issue came about due to the retirement of Fred Barnes from the Loveland Police Department. When Officer Barnes worked officially with Loveland Police, he was armed – even as he served our district as a school resource officer. Due to his retirement serving in that capacity and rehire by the district – we knew we needed to address this. The district worked closely with the Loveland Police Department in the development of this plan that will both address this current situation and continue to enhance the security we provide to our students and staff,” said Loveland Interim Superintendent Dr. Amy Crouse. “I thank our Board of Education for taking action to allow our school resource officers to be fully equipped to respond to any crisis situation.”

    Specifically, the Board can now authorize any employee or independent contractor serving in the position of School Resource Officer to possess a firearm on property of the Board provided that the individual has satisfactorily completed an approved basic peace officer training program, unless the person has completed twenty years of active duty as a peace officer, and that the individual completes an annual firearms requalification program approved by the executive director of the Ohio peace officer training commission.

    Individuals authorized by the Board to carry firearms must attend and complete any necessary training required by law and any additional training which may be required by the Board before such individuals may carry a firearm on school premises.  Certification of completion must be provided to the Board.

    Any person not specifically granted permission by the Board is strictly prohibited from carrying firearms or other deadly weapons on school property except in accordance with Ohio law.

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  • Ned Portune is a candidate for the Loveland Board of Education

    Ned Portune is a candidate for the Loveland Board of Education

    EDITOR’S NOTE:
    Ned Portune is a candidate for the Loveland School Board and provided this Candidate Statement to Loveland Magazine.
     

    Loveland Magazine invites all candidates for public office in the 45140 zip code or within the Loveland City School District boundary to send a similar Candidate Statement for publication.

     

    Mr. Portune and his wife Lisa have lived in Loveland since 1998 and have 3 children who spent their entire school careers attending each of Loveland’s schools.  Grant, Loveland

    Ned Portune and family

    Class of 2013, graduated with a degree in Engineering and Physics from the University of Virginia and is an engineer at Rolls Royce in Indianapolis. Erin, a fully-included student with disabilities, was a 2017 Loveland graduate and will be attending Coastal Carolina University in South Carolina. Jack, Loveland Class of 2020, is an Honor Student at LHS and is a member of the Loveland Golf and Baseball teams.

     
    Within the Loveland School system, Mr. Portune’s children have been involved with, and participated in Football, Baseball, Ski Club, Golf, Marching Band, Wind and Symphonic Band, Show Choir, CREW, Honor Society, Lego Robotics, FTC Robotics, Science Olympics and Tech Olympics. In addition, his children have participated in the Gifted program, Post-secondary program, and the IEP/special needs process.
     
    Professional Background

    Vice President Information Systems & Technology – Cold Jet, LLC (Loveland, OH)

    25+ years engineering, web, and technology experience

    15+ Years –  SDRC (Siemens), Milford, OH

    8+ Years – GE Aviation, Evendale, OH

    Organizational Memberships

    Member of Loveland Athletic Boosters

    Member of Loveland Music Boosters

    Member of Loveland Schools Foundation

    Member of the national Williams Syndrome Association

    Past Board Member of the national Williams Syndrome Association

    Served on the LCSD Communications Committee

    Served on the Loveland School Levy Committee

    Past Coach for Various Loveland Youth Sports teams

    Coach/administrator for SWOL Baseball team(s)

    Member University of Cincinnati Alumni Association

    Member of Epiphany United Methodist Church

    Education

    Bachelor of Science, University of Cincinnati-1992

    Personal statement
     
    “I believe in a public education system that empowers, encourages and supports our students each year from Preschool to 12 to achieve to the highest levels they are capable through a culture of high expectations and an infrastructure of effective and diverse support. I have worked for this as a parent of three students in the district, and I believe my experiences, both within the school system and through my professional career, can bring value to the district as a whole as well.”