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14 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Loveland schools
Loveland, Ohio – The Loveland City School District today reported 14 new positive cases of COVID-19.
- On 12/4/20, a teaching staff member at Loveland High School, last at school on 12/2/20;
- On 12/5/20, a non-teaching staff member at the Loveland Early Childhood Center, last at school on 12/4/20;
- On 12/5/20, a student at Loveland Elementary School, last at school on 12/2/20;
- On 12/5/20, a student at Loveland Middle School, last at school on 12/2/20;
- On 12/5/20, a student at Loveland Middle School, last at school on 12/2/20;
- On 12/6/20, a student at Loveland High School, last at school on 11/30/20;
- On 12/7/20, a teaching staff member at the Loveland Early Childhood Center, last at school on 12/1/20;
- On 12/7/20, a student at Loveland Elementary School, last at school on 12/4/20;
- On 12/7/20, a student at Loveland Intermediate School, last at school on 12/4/20;
- On 12/7/20, an non-teaching staff member at Loveland Middle School, last at school on 12/4/20;
- On 12/7/20, a teaching staff member at Loveland Middle School, last at school on 12/4/20;
- On 12/7/20, a student at Loveland Middle School, last at school on 12/2/20;
- On 12/7/20, a teaching staff member at Loveland High School, last at school on 12/1/20; and
- On 12/7/20, a student at Loveland High School, last at school on 12/1/20.
The report does not say how many students or staff are in quarantine. The District has refused to list quarantines on a daily basis and only release the number on Fridays. Today, Loveland Magazine repeated our request for these numbers.

Here is that data from Last Friday:

Last Friday the District announced that during the next few weeks, some school buildings may have to temporarily switch to remote learning because of staff absences.

Read:

District responds to staff shortage by adopting shorter quarantine period

Loveland District says staff absences may cause last-minute notice of school closing
Dec 7, 2020
“Pandemic Preparedness and Planning” report for Loveland Early Childhood Center

Loveland, Ohio – Here are the “Pandemic Preparedness and Planning” reports for the Loveland Early Childhood Center that were obtained through a public records request to the District.

Loveland Magazine asked the Superintendent to provide Loveland Magazine with the report “Pandemic Preparedness and Planning” that LJB Inc. prepared for the District. LJB was awarded a contract in July for $66,250 for “Pandemic Preparedness and Planning” services. The report was prepared under the previous CDC definition of “close contact”.

Also read:

“Pandemic Preparedness and Planning” reports for Loveland Intermediate School

“Pandemic Preparedness and Planning” report for Loveland Middle School

“Pandemic Preparedness and Planning” report for Loveland High School

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Nov 9, 2020
Loveland Magazine’s “Guidebook” to the Loveland School District

Website for Loveland City School District

District Office
757 South Lebanon Road
Loveland, OH 45140
(513) 683-5600 Phone
(513) 683-5697 Fax

PUBLISHER’S NOTE:

This Guide was published from information gathered from the District Web Site on August 17. We understand that staff changes, bus routes, etc., are rapidly changing. Parents should contact building principals for information about their child. Those contacts are provided as part of this guide.

Re-opening Plan

Latest District News

Facebook

Twitter

Master Calendar – All School Events

District Calendar

Staff/Employee Directory and Email Addresses

Board Meeting Calendar

Board Agendas

Meeting Minutes

Ohio Department of Education

State Report Card

Loveland Schools Open Checkbook

District Policy Manual and Administrative Guidelines

District Bylaws

Public Participation at Board Meetings

Free and Reduced Online Application Link

Free and Reduced Meal Application 2020-2021

How to Enroll

Forms

Loveland Athletic Boosters

The Board of Education [bg_collapse view=”button-orange” color=”#4a4949″ expand_text=”Show Members” collapse_text=”Show Less” ]

Dr. Kathryn Lorenz, Board President

lorenzka@lovelandschools.org

(513) 683-5600

Michele Pettit, Board Vice President

pettitmi@lovelandschools.org

(513) 683-5600

Eileen Washburn, Board Member

washbuei@lovelandschools.org

(513) 683-5600

Kevin Dougherty, Board Member

dougheke@lovelandschools.org

(513) 683-5600

Dr. Eric Schwetschenau, Board Member

schweter@lovelandschools.org

(513) 683-5600

The following individuals comprise the school board. You can email them individually at the email addresses listed above, or you can email the group at board@lovelandschools.org

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District Administrative Staff [bg_collapse view=”button-orange” color=”#4a4949″ expand_text=”Show Staff” collapse_text=”Show Less” ]

Superintendent

Dr. Amy Crouse

crouseam@lovelandschools.org

(513) 683-5600 Phone

Administrative Assistant

Julie Dunn

dunnju@lovelandschools.org (513) 683-5600

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Office of Teaching & Learning [bg_collapse view=”button-orange” color=”#4a4949″ expand_text=”Show Staff” collapse_text=”Show Less” ]

Andrea Conner, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning
Twitter: @AConnerNews
conneran@lovelandschools.org

(513) 683-5600

Eric Dool, Director of Student Services
Twitter: @TigerDool

dooler@lovelandschools.org

(513) 683-5600

Denise Davis Bradley
Administrative Assistant
davisde@lovelandschools.org

(513) 683-5600

Becky Clark
Administrative Assistant
clarkbe@lovelandschools.org

(513) 683-5600

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Student & Parent Resources [bg_collapse view=”button-orange” color=”#4a4949″ expand_text=”Show More” collapse_text=”Show Less” ]

Bullying/Harassment

Ohio Parent Resources

Ohio’s Approved Learning Standards

Child Find

The Loveland City School District is participating in a statewide effort of locating, evaluating and
identifying all children with disabilities

Tiger One-to-World FAQs for LMS and LHS

The following information is designed to answer many of the common questions asked in regards to the Tiger One-to-World program at Loveland High School and Loveland Middle School.

Learning Resources for Families

Gifted Services/Gifted Identification/Academic Acceleration

Home Schooling

Student Services

Student Health and Wellness (Mental Health Services & School Nurses and Clinics)

Student Safety

Special Education and Related Services

Section 504 Accommodation Plans

Title I – Reading Intervention

English as a Second Language (ESL) – Title III

Homeless Children and Youth

Restraint and Seclusion

Title I Notification

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Treasure/CFO [bg_collapse view=”button-orange” color=”#4a4949″ expand_text=”Show Staff” collapse_text=”Show Less” ]

Kevin Hawley

treasurer@lovelandschools.org

(513) 683-5600

Admin. Asst. to Treasurer/CFO

Debbie Reardon

reardode@lovelandschools.org (513)

683-5600

Teaching & Learning Administrative Staff

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Facilities and Grounds [bg_collapse view=”button-orange” color=”#4a4949″ expand_text=”Show Staff” collapse_text=”Show Less” ]

John Ames

Business Manager

amesjo@lovelandschools.org

(513) 683-5600

Bill Cole

Supervisor Facilities and Grounds

colewi@lovelandschools.org

(513) 683-5600

Michele Anton
Administrative Assistant

antonmi@lovelandschools.org

(513) 683-5600

For general facility use requests, click here to access the form.

For facility use at Loveland High School, contact Athletic Director Brian Conatser at 513-697-3711 or conatsbr@lovelandschools.org.

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Transportation [bg_collapse view=”button-orange” color=”#4a4949″ expand_text=”Show Staff and Route Info” collapse_text=”Show Less” ]

570 Loveland-Madeira Road
Loveland, OH 45140
Phone: (513) 683-3103

Greg Osie
Transportation Supervisor
osiegr@lovelandschools.org

Lorie Stulz
Administrative Assistant
stulzlo@lovelandschools.org

2020-21 Bus Routes

Non-Public School Transportation Request Form

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Human Resources [bg_collapse view=”button-orange” color=”#4a4949″ expand_text=”Show Staff” collapse_text=”Show Less” ]

Chuck Ogdan
Director of Human Resources
ogdanch@lovelandschools.org

(513) 683-5600

Judi McDaniel
Administrative Assistant
mcdaniju@lovelandschools.org

(513) 683-5600

Kate Dooley
EMIS Coordinator
dooleyka@lovelandschools.org

(513) 683-5600

Notice of nondiscrimination

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School Psychology [bg_collapse view=”button-orange” color=”#4a4949″ expand_text=”Show More” collapse_text=”Show Less” ]

Eric Dool

Director of Student Services

dooler@lovelandschools.org

(513) 683-5600

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Anti-Bullying [bg_collapse view=”button-orange” color=”#4a4949″ expand_text=”Show More” collapse_text=”Show Less” ]

District Compliance Officers:

The Board of Education designates the following individuals to serve as the District’s “Compliance Officers” (also known as “Civil Rights Coordinators”)

Eric J. Dool – Director of Student Services
dooler@lovelandschools.org

(513) 683-5600

Anti-Bullying Resource Page

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Food Service and Child Nutrition Program [bg_collapse view=”button-orange” color=”#4a4949″ expand_text=”Show More” collapse_text=”Show Less” ]

Kris Tracy
District Food Service Director
tracykr@lovelandschools.org
(513) 683-5600

Resource Page

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Health Services [bg_collapse view=”button-orange” color=”#4a4949″ expand_text=”Show More” collapse_text=”Show Less” ]

Health Services Web Page

Vicki Falconi-Young, RN
District Nurse and LHS Clinic Nurse
falconvi@lovelandschools.org
Phone: 697-3708
Voicemail: 677-7973

Judy Leamy, RN
District Nurse (covers LPS through LMS)
leamyju@lovelandschools.org
Voicemail: (513) 677-7973

Loveland Primary School

Connie Smith, Health Aide
mailto:smithco@lovelandschools.org

Phone: (513) 697-3553

Loveland Elementary School

Stephanie Schumacher, Health Aide
mailto:schumast@lovelandschools.org
Phone: (513) 697-3050

Loveland Intermediate and Middle School

Tonya Morrison, Health Aide
mailto:morristo@lovelandschools.org
Phone: (513) 697-3603

Pam Greenberg, RN
District Nurse (covers LECC)
greenbpa@lovelandschools.org
Voicemail: 677-7973

Loveland Early Childhood Center
Cathe Hosea, Health Aide
hoseaca@lovelandschools.org

Phone: (513) 697-3034

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Loveland High School [bg_collapse view=”button-orange” color=”#4a4949″ expand_text=”Show More” collapse_text=”Show Less” ]

1 Tiger Trail

Loveland, Ohio

45140-1976

LHS Main Office (513) 683-1920

LHS Athletic Office (513) 697-3714

(513) 697-3715 Attendance Office

(513) 677-7952 Main Office Fax

(513) 697-3724 Guidance Office Fax

Loveland High School Web Page

Staff Directory

Loveland Tigers Athletics Web Page

Loveland High School Profile

State Report Card

Peggy Johnson
Principal
johnsope@lovelandschools.org

Rebecca Griffin
Assistant Principal
griffire@lovelandschools.org

Eric Fry
Assistant Principal
fryer@lovelandschools.org

Brian Conatser
Director of Student Athletics
conatsbr@lovelandschools.org

Jake Elfers
Facilities Manager
elfersja@lovelandschools.org

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Loveland Middle School [bg_collapse view=”button-orange” color=”#4a4949″ expand_text=”Show More” collapse_text=”Show Less” ]

801 South Lebanon Road
Loveland, OH 45140
(513) 683-3100 Phone
(513) 677-7986 Fax

Loveland Middle School Web Page

Staff Directory

Loveland Middle School Profile

State Report Card

David Knapp – Principal

KnappDa@lovelandschools.org

Sara Gehring
Assistant Principal
gehrinsa@lovelandschools.org

Jayson Bruce
Assistant Principal / Athletic Director
bruceja@lovelandschools.org

Kim Shafer
Counselor
shaferki@lovelandschools.org

Roxanna Burdine
Secretary
burdinro@lovelandschools.org

Alysha Haungs
Secretary
haungsal@lovelandschools.org

Katie Buck-Kennedy
Attendance Clerk
buckkeca@lovelandschools.org

Tonya Morrison, Health Aide
mailto:morristo@lovelandschools.org
Phone: (513) 697-3603

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Loveland Intermediate School [bg_collapse view=”button-orange” color=”#4a4949″ expand_text=”Show More” collapse_text=”Show Less” ]

757 South Lebanon Road
Loveland, OH 45140
(513) 774-7000
(513) 677-7978 Fax

Loveland Intermediate School Web Page

Staff Directory

Loveland Intermediate School Profile

State Report Card

Loveland M/INT PTSA

Bullying Reporting

Garth Carlier
Principal
carliega@lovelandschools.org

Julie Carter
Assistant Principal
carterju@lovelandschools.org

Robin Schneider
Counselor
schneiro@lovelandschools.org

Nichole Sartain

Secretary
sartaini@lovelandschools.org

Donna Ernst

Secretary

ernstdo@lovelandschools.org

Tonya Morrison, Health Aide
mailto:morristo@lovelandschools.org
Phone: (513) 697-3603

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Loveland Elementary School [bg_collapse view=”button-orange” color=”#4a4949″ expand_text=”Show More” collapse_text=”Show Less” ]

600 Loveland-Madeira Road
Loveland, OH 45140
(513) 683-4333
(513) 677-7932 Fax
To report an absence call 697-3888 by 10 a.m.

Loveland Elementary School Web Page

Staff Directory

Loveland Elementary School Profile

State Report Card

LEPTA

Jennifer Forren
Principal
forrenje@lovelandschools.org

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Jane Miller
Building Coordinator
millerja@lovelandschools.org
Allison Manning
Psychologist
manninal@lovelandschools.org

Sarah Ninnemann
Counselor
ninnemsa@lovelandschools.org

Chris Thiel
Secretaries
thielch@lovelandschools.org

Jen Geist
Secretary
geistje@lovelandschools.org
Stephanie Schumacher
Health Aide
schumast@lovelandschools.org

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Loveland Primary School [bg_collapse view=”button-orange” color=”#4a4949″ expand_text=”Show More” collapse_text=”Show Less” ]

550 Loveland-Madeira Road
Loveland, OH 45140
(513) 683-3101
(513) 677-7922 Fax

Loveland Primary School Web Page

Staff Directory

Loveland Primary School Profile

State Report Card

LEPTA

Kevin Fancher
Principal
fancheke@lovelandschools.org

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Cristin Kiefer
Building Coordinator
kiefercr@lovelandschools.org
Allison Manning
School Psychologist
wnorosal@lovelandschools.org

Darcie Chandler
Counselor
chandlda@lovelandschools.org

Catherine Buck-Kennedy

Secretary

buckkeca@lovelandschools.org

Kim Dippold

Secretary

dippolki@lovelandschools.org
Connie Smith
Health Aide
smithco@lovelandschools.org

Connie Smith, Health Aide
mailto:smithco@lovelandschools.org

Phone: (513) 697-3553

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Loveland Early Childhood Center [bg_collapse view=”button-orange” color=”#4a4949″ expand_text=”Show More” collapse_text=”Show Less” ]

6740 Loveland-Miamiville Road
Loveland, OH 45140
(513) 683-4200 Phone
(513) 697-3060 Attendance Line
(513) 677-7960 Fax

Loveland Early Childhood Center Web Page

Staff Directory

Loveland Early Childhood Center Profile

Loveland Early Childhood Center State Report Card

New Student Enrollment

LEPTA

Jesse Kohls
Principal
kohlsje@lovelandschools.org

Jaime Heybruch
Counselor
heybruja@lovelandschools.org

Carrie Smith
Psychologist
smithca@lovelandschools.org

Cindy McFarland
Secretary

mcfarlci@lovelandschools.org

Pam Greenberg, RN
District Nurse (covers LECC)
greenbpa@lovelandschools.org
Voicemail: 677-7973

Cathe Hosea, Health Aide
hoseaca@lovelandschools.org

Phone: (513) 697-3034

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Aug 17, 2020
[Watch Video] What will a day for students in grades PK-6 look like?

Loveland, Ohio – The Loveland City School District hosted a virtual meeting today to share the reopening plans for the 2020-2021 school year for students in grades PK-6.

In unanimous vote Loveland Board of Education approves reopening plan

Superintendent, Dr. Amy Crouse, Loveland Early Childhood Center Principal Jesse Kohls, Loveland Primary School Principal Kevin Fancher, Garth Carlier the Principal of Loveland Intermediate School, and Andrea Conner Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning spoke during the meeting.

Yesterday the District hosted a similar virtual meeting for grades 7-12 and you view that meeting HERE.

Here is the link for the Reopening Plan.

You can also read the Reopening FAQs.

Jul 30, 2020
Three Loveland Schools Recognized with Achievement Awards by Ohio Superintendent and State Board of Education

State Board of Education and Ohio Superintendent of Public Instruction Paolo DeMaria (Image ODE)

Columbus, Ohio – The State Board of Education and Ohio Superintendent of Public Instruction Paolo DeMaria announced this week the recognition of schools across the state for achieving high performance, outstanding progress and momentum for students – and among them are Loveland High School (LHS), Loveland Elementary School (LES) and the Loveland Early Childhood Center (LECC).

Loveland High School earned the “Momentum Award” for the third consecutive year in recognition of exceeding expectations in student growth. In order to be recognized, schools must earn straight A’s on all value-added measures on the report card and must have at least two value-added subgroups of students, which include gifted, lowest 20% in achievement, and students with disabilities. Value-added measures use student achievement over time in English Language Arts and Math to measure the gain in learning from year to year.

Loveland Elementary School earned the “Overall A Award” for receiving an “A” as a school on the report card. The overall letter grade is calculated by using results in the six components that make up the state report card: Achievement, Progress, Gap Closing, Improving At-Risk K-3 Readers, Graduation Rate and Prepared for Success.

Loveland Early Childhood Center earned the “All A Award” for receiving A grades on the applicable Ohio School Report Card measures. Only 50 schools and four school districts across the state were recognized for this achievement in 2019.

“I’m incredibly proud of our educational leaders and staff across the district who embrace the mindset of continuous improvement,” said Loveland City School District Superintendent Dr. Amy Crouse. “They have done a remarkable job putting goals into action for the benefit of student achievement and academic momentum at Loveland Schools.”

State Board of Education President Laura Kohler issued a statement in a press release issued by the Ohio Department of Education:

“The students, teachers, administrators and staff honored today are shining examples to peers and colleagues around Ohio. We are so proud of these award recipients and the effort they put into learning, leading and growing every day. We are both encouraged and challenged by the example of excellence they are setting.”

Dec 12, 2019
Loveland School Inclement weather information for 2019-20

Loveland, Ohio – The Loveland City School District operates on a two-hour delay schedule for weather-related delays. This means all buildings will begin classes on a two-hour delay from regular start times, and all buses will run on a two-hour delay to pick up students.

On weather delay days, Loveland Early Childhood Center (LECC) will enact the following schedule:

• Preschool and AM Kindergarten = 11:10-12:50
• Preschool and PM Kindergarten = 2:10-3:50
• All Day Kindergarten & First grade = 11:10-3:50

Breakfast will not be served in any of the buildings on days with a delayed start.

Families will be notified about weather-related delays and closings through the district’s alert notification system, the district website, and on the district’s Facebook (Loveland City Schools) and Twitter (@lovelandtigers). Traditional media outlets will also run listings of school delays and closings.

Dec 2, 2019
School bus delays expected due to railroad construction work

Beginning Thursday, October 10, the railroad crossing at Hopewell Road in Branch Hill will be under construction. The construction project will affect school bus transportation from Clermont County residences to and from:

• Loveland High School:

Bus numbers 63, 13, 18, 38

• Middle/Intermediate Schools:

Bus numbers 39, 23, 47, 73, 45

• Elementary/Primary Schools:

Bus numbers 39, 47, 41, 73, 37

• Loveland Early Childhood Center:

(Morning) Bus numbers 31,32,37
(Midday) Bus number 38
(Afternoon) All buses traveling through Hamilton County

All traffic could potentially be affected. The extent of the delays will be determined by a number of factors, including traffic backups on I-275 and through downtown Loveland. The construction project is estimated to be completed on Sunday, October 13.

For non-public buses affected by the construction, see the information below

• Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy: Bus number 75
• St. Gertrude and All Saints School: Bus number 71
• Moeller and Mt. Notre Dame: Bus numbers 72
• Live Oaks and Scarlet Oaks: Bus number 7
• St. Margaret of York: Bus numbers 54, 69
• St. Columban: Bus numbers 32, 33
• St. Xavier, Cincinnati Country Day, Seven Hills School: Bus numbers 64, 76
• St. Ursula Academy, Summit Country Day School, Springer School and Center: Bus number 34

Read this background information:

[Hopewell Road Closure] Branch Hill Guinea Pike railroad crossing replacement

Loveland Magazine – Oct 2, 2019

[Hopewell Road Closure] Branch Hill Guinea Pike railroad crossing replacement

Loveland Magazine – Oct 2, 2019

Oct 6, 2019
When does a dream become a nightmare!

by James Visconti

In the past 4 years our school board has been working on a plan to cover an anticipated increase in the student enrollment and the replacement of older schools with a super campus; that is second to none. This is the dream. Then the nightmare began trying to figure out how to pay for this this campus and justify nonexistent increases in student enrollment.

THE PLAN TO PAY FOR IT

After countless meetings and input from many different sources a decision was made to place a tax levy totaling 16.78 mils on the November ballot.

James Visconti is a resident of Pheasantwoods in the City of Loveland

Unfortunately, most Loveland residents were unaware of this process and the impact to their taxes until the ballot information came out. What it means to most property owners is an increase of $588 per $100,000 dollars of your homes appraised value, not the assessed value. Yes, the school board did vote and passed a resolution to alter the first two years of the collection but from the third-year forward is the full amount. This is an addition to the 45 mils already on the books for schools and does not preclude the school board from placing additional levies on the ballot in future years.

THE NUMBERS

The initial numbers used by the school board to forecast the increase in enrollment was 20% over the next five years. When in fact it by their own admission it is more likely to be 5% over the next five years. Without this increase, one of the reasons for the new schools is gone. It should be noted that enrollment for the last 15 years has been relatively flat. Since, 2008 has been dropping including the last year despite all of the local development. Enrollment of 4,837 in 2008. Per the Ohio School report card 4,428 in 2019.

The next number of concern is the age of the Loveland Primary School which houses grades 1-4. Built in 1941 the school has had several remodels over the years but will eventually need to be replaced but when and at what cost?

Why does the school district use 3 classrooms at Loveland Early Childhood Center (LECC) for half day preschool classes when none are required by law?

Why does the school district use 3 classrooms at LECC for full-day kindergarten classes when none are required by law?

OUR RIGHTS

We have the right to expect our elected officials to act in the best interest of those being asked to foot the bill!

We have the right to ask any and all questions and have them answered without first putting them in writing in an open board meeting!

We have the right to expect our tax dollars to be spent to educate our children not to build a super campus.

We have the right not to be taxed out of our homes!

We have the right to VOTE NO on November 5

I for one am going to exercise that right!

Sep 25, 2019
Meeting Needs Now and for the Future
by Dr. Amy Crouse

As we launch a new school year at Loveland City Schools, I am particularly grateful to our community, which continues to support and invest in the greater good, especially for our children. Last week, more than 100 community members volunteered to prepare the playground at Loveland Early Childhood Center for our youngest Tigers to enjoy their first recess. And the community’s involvement has been evident throughout the past several years as hundreds of residents provided input in the district’s facility master planning process, where we extensively researched, assessed and vetted the district’s building and infrastructure needs, ultimately developing a plan that will adequately prepare our graduates.

Dr. Amy Crouse is the Loveland City School District Superintendent

The message heard from the community was clear: Loveland Schools must continue the positive momentum in academic achievement, yet the aging buildings need renovations and upgrades. With teachers using mobile carts and hallways for instruction and temporary trailer classrooms to absorb our overcrowded classrooms, we must modernize our facilities for our children and our community to have a strong future. The Loveland community expects a high-quality education and the reality is that we need to upgrade and expand science and technology laboratories to prepare students for college and 21st-century careers.

The plan put forth and adopted unanimously by the Board of Education is cost-effective and unique to Loveland’s current and future needs. The plan:
- reduces our reliance on trailers as classrooms and mobile carts and hallways for teaching;
- provides safer and more secure learning environments at all of our schools with secure entrances, camera systems and electronically-activated locks to prevent intrusions;
- updates and expands offerings of science, technology, engineering and math programs that are increasingly mandatory for colleges and careers.
The bottom line is, we do a great job of maintaining our buildings and infrastructure, but we are to the point where it’s more costly to maintain than it is to upgrade or, in some cases, rebuild. The district’s facility needs will not go away; they will only increase in cost. There is no zero-cost option and without this levy investment we will need to continue diverting funds from the classroom so that we can make critical fixes in our schools.

Strong schools mean a strong community, and I encourage everyone to make sure our schools are as strong as possible by joining us over the next couple of months at community conversations. Please see www.lovelandschools.org for all scheduled events. There will be a presentation at Loveland High School on September 12 at 7 p.m. where residents can learn more about the November 5th ballot issue and why it’s needed now. And, as always, please feel free to contact me directly with questions.

In service to our Tigers.
Aug 27, 2019
Loveland Early Childhood Center Earns Top Rating From the Ohio Department of Education

LECC receives five-star “Step Up To Quality” rating for its preschool program

Loveland, Ohio – The Loveland Early Childhood Center (LECC) has once again earned the five-star Step Up To Quality rating. The award is presented in recognition of meeting the quality standards and exceeding the health and safety regulations established by the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) and the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS).

LECC Principal Jesse Kohls

“It is very exciting that LECC has maintained the highest Step Up To Quality ranking possible, recognizing all the effort that goes into running a top-notch preschool program,” said LECC Principal Jesse Kohls. “I am very proud of our preschool staff members who go above and beyond to create an engaging and enriching experience for our youngest students every day.”

All Ohio Early Childhood Education (ECE) and Preschool Special Education (PSE) programs funded by the ODE are mandated to participate in the Step Up To Quality system. In order to maintain their state funding, they must achieve a ranking of at least “3.” They must also administer and report early learning assessments.

May 19, 2019