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Board moves to place 6.95 mills on the March 2020 ballot

Loveland, Ohio – The Loveland Board of Education met on Tuesday, December 17 and unanimously passed a resolution to place an operating levy of 6.95 mills on the March 2020 ballot. The deadline to file the resolution with the Hamilton County Board of Elections is today, December 18.

Neither Board Superintendent Amy Crouse or Treasurer/CFO Kevin Hawley wanted to speak to Loveland Magazine after the meeting, so details of the implications of the levy are sketchy. Neither Crouse or Hawley would discuss the budget cuts they are proposing or the amount the levy would provide the District. However, Crouse did say last week in a press release, “Approximately $2.7 million dollars of budget cuts will be made in conjunction with the levy. They will include a combination of reductions in the instructional cycle budget (textbooks, etc.), staff, and contracted services, among others.”

Last week’s press release also said:

The 6.95 millage levy translates into approximately $20/month ($243 annually) per $100,000 of appraised home value as determined by the county auditor.

Below is a LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV video of the 14-minute meeting.

In the interview below Dale Friemoth, a member of the

Loveland Voice on Facebook: “Voter Oversight, Involvement, Concern for Education.”

District Ad Hoc Advisory committee that was appointed to discuss how the District should move forward after the defeat of a combined operating and bond issue that was on the November ballot discusses the Board’s vote. He talked about the new levy and also about a new community organization that has formed, Loveland Voice. Friemoth said they will meet soon to discuss their actions going forward. One thing he stressed is that he feels that the Board must take purchasing the Grailville land off the table at their next meeting if they want voter support for the new levy.

Below is the Resolution that was to be delivered to the Hamilton County Board of Elections today.

Dec 18, 2019
School Board meets Tuesday for March levy vote

Board members, Michele Pettit, Ned Portune, Eileen Washburn, President Art Jarvis, and Vice President Kathryn Lorenz

Loveland, Ohio – The Loveland City School District has called a special meeting for Tuesday, December 17. This meeting will be held to consider a “resolution to proceed” in order to place a March operating levy on the ballot.

The Board will also go into executive session to discuss employment matters.

The 6 PM meeting is in the Loveland Intermediate and Middle School’s Media Center at 757 S. Lebanon Road.

Treasurer Resolutions

Approve a resolution declaring intent to proceed with election on the question of an additional tax in excess of the 10 mill limitation and certifying the same to the board of elections per ORC 5705.21.

The Board of Education met on Tuesday, December 10, and passed a resolution of necessity to place an operating levy of 6.95 mills on the March 2020 ballot. The decision was five weeks after a failed combined operating and permanent improvement/bond issue on November 5.

According to a press release issued by the Distric, the 6.95 millage levy translates into approximately $20/month ($243 annually) per $100,000 of appraised home value as determined by the county auditor. The board is to have the millage amount certified by the county auditor and intends to pass a resolution to proceed on December 17. The deadline to submit ballot language to the county boards of elections is December 18.

Dec 15, 2019
Watch as Debbie Murray crowned 2020 Loveland Valentine Lady

We know we’re hopping right over Christmas and New Year to Valentine’s Day – but that is just what we do sometimes!

Loveland, Ohio – Debbie Murray was crowned the 2020 Loveland, Ohio Valentine Lady on December 12, 2019, at the Works Pizza in Historic Downtown. Her family and Valentine Ladies who are former holders of the crown lured Debbie to the local restaurant under false pretenses so they could surprise her – and it worked. Debbie becomes the 34th Loveland Valentine Lady.

This exclusive LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV video is of the marvelous moment and contains an interview with Debbie so our readers can get to know the next lady in red you will see all around town next year and in the schools. You might also find Debbie at the Loveland Post Office postmarking Valentine cards, but definitely not on the bulletin board. She’s too nice of a “Lady” for that!

Read these other stories about the Loveland Valentine Program…

Marirose Stiver: Who is the sweetest person in Loveland?

(Photo Album) After visit: Loveland 1st graders write about Valentine Lady

Meet Kay Bolin: the 2018 Valentine Lady [Q&A and

Valentine Lady =’s contagious laughter for Ms. Miller’s 1st graders

Kathryn Lorenz is 33rd Loveland Valentine Lady and Donna Treinen wins…

Kay Bolin-O’Grady is the 2018 Loveland Valentine Lady

Carol Williams is 2017 Valentine Lady

Laurie Gordon new Loveland Valentine Lady

Laurie Gordon new Loveland Valentine Lady

EXCLUSIVE REVEAL: The 2017 Loveland Valentine Card by Bonnie McNett

Dedication ceremony for Sweetheart Lane on Loveland Bike Trail Saturday

Loveland’s very own Valentine shares her love for the community

[Photo Album] Loveland Valentine Day Kick-Off

Photos from Loveland Valentine Kick-Off

A Big Heart with an Artist Flair – Laurie Gordon

Loveland Woman’s Club Christmas Luncheon

Funeral arrangements for Marirose Stiver

Marirose Stiver sings “I’d Love to Live in Loveland”

100th birthday celebration of the life of Kathryn Louise Graham Undercoffer

Beloved Loveland music teacher Marjorie “Marge” Alice Henderson passes

A further tribute to the life of Loveland’s Kathryn Undercoffer

Dec 14, 2019

[Video] Loveland Middle School Teacher Chris Burke receives 1st ThankfulThursday gift card box

Loveland, Ohio – Diane Walker approached Loveland Magazine several weeks ago with the idea that our readers might like the idea of the chance to “gift” others each “ThankfulThursday” with a Holiday Treats Gift Card Box. Walker is the owner of the local Loveland business, Buygiftcards.com.

Walker wanted to make the first gift to a teacher. “The real gift to our teachers is the kind and heartfelt words from Loveland’s parents. Our teachers deserve to hear how much we appreciate all of their hard work,” she said after delivering the first gift to Loveland Middle School teacher Chris Burke on Tuesday.

Loveland Magazine Publisher David Miller said, “Walker’s very wonderful offer was generous, genuine, and heartfelt. I immediately sensed that she has a giving heart and wants to share some unique Loveland love not only during the holidays but at this particular time when our community is so ‘levy-divided.”

Last week’s “Gift a Teacher” winner was Loveland Middle School teacher Christopher Burke who was nominated by Kim Johnson.

Kim Johnson wrote:

LMS- Mr. Chris Burke, my daughter’s 8th grade American History teacher. He goes out of his way to make learning fun. For example, they do a “crisp clap” on Fridays, and he wore a tuxedo to school one day because he had rented it for a wedding over the weekend and hadn’t returned it yet. They celebrated Limbo week doing the Limbo! She is constantly telling us what he does that’s awesome. She has so much fun in that class and because of that, loves learning about our country from Mr. Burke! We are lucky to have him as a Loveland teacher!

Heather Murnan also nominated Mr. Chris Burke:

My SON shared the same stories and talks about Mr. Burke all the time! An 8th-grade boy talking about school?! ?

This LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV video is Walker going to the Loveland Middle School after classes were dismissed on Tuesday to present the gift to Mr. Burke.

Walker added, “A gift card box with some goodies is just the cherry on top. I’m so thankful buygiftcards.com could participate in this.”

Walker also generously gave Burke a second gift box so he could pass it on to a teacher he is thankful for – to pay it forward.

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We want to spread the love and say thank you to others, including our readers. We are giving away a Holiday Treats Gift Card Box w/$10 Panera Gift Card. to a “Neighbor” you tag or name that deserves to win. This #giveaway only lasts 24 hours so here’s how to enter:

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Dec 11, 2019

[Breaking] School Board votes to put 6.95 mills on March ballot

Loveland, Ohio – A Press Release issued by the Loveland City School District tonight reads:

Loveland Board of Education Passes Resolution of Necessity for Operating Levy in March 2020

The Loveland City School District Board of Education met on Tuesday, December 10, and passed a resolution of necessity to place an operating levy of 6.95 mills on the March 2020 ballot. The decision comes five weeks after a failed combined operating and permanent improvement/bond issue on November 5.

“We have sought the feedback of our community through an ad hoc advisory committee to determine the feasibility of a March ballot issue,” said Board President Art Jarvis. “We are tremendously grateful for the commitment shown by these individuals to step up, assist us and provide the community input needed for this decision. After collaboration and conversations with concerned community members, parents, staff and administration about the implications of both a March and a November 2020 operating levy, we, as a board, feel that it is in the best interest of the district to give the community the opportunity to vote in March.”

Approximately $2.7 million dollars of budget cuts will be made in conjunction with the levy. According to Superintendent Dr. Amy Crouse, they will include a combination of reductions in the instructional cycle budget (textbooks, etc.), staff, and contracted services, among others.

“When implementing cuts in our budget, our priority is to protect our students and the growth, achievement and academic momentum gained over the past several years,” said Dr. Crouse.

If the March levy fails, additional cuts will need to be made in order for the district to go back on the ballot in November 2020.

Operating levies fund the school district’s day-to-day expenses, including the salary and benefits of staff, which at Loveland make up approximately 83 percent of operating expenditures. Loveland Schools receive about 32 percent of its budget revenue from the state, an amount that remains relatively flat from year to year. The majority of the budget, nearly 60 percent, must be generated locally – mainly through property taxes. This locally-generated source of funding is also flat due to Ohio House Bill 920, which prevents schools from collecting additional revenue as home values increase over time.

In addition to voting for a March levy, the board discussed the intention to look into options for increasing transparency and community involvement, for example through a model of community advisory groups, one of which would focus specifically on school funding issues and advocacy at the state level.

“We will continue to work with our community on creative solutions for increasing income and reducing expenditures,” said Dr. Crouse. “Our school facility needs as presented earlier this year still remain and will eventually need to be addressed, but the board will not be placing any levy on the ballot for facilities in November.”

The 6.95 millage levy translates into approximately $20/month ($243 annually) per $100,000 of appraised home value as determined by the county auditor. The board will have the millage amount certified by the county auditor and intends to pass a resolution to proceed on December 17. The deadline to submit ballot language to the county boards of elections is December 18.

Dec 10, 2019
School Board to discuss the potential of a March levy Tuesday evening

Loveland, Ohio – Below is the agenda for Tuesday’s Loveland Board of Education’s Work Session scheduled for 6 PM at the LMS/LIS Media Center.

The Administration has said that if the recommendation is to put an operating levy on the ballot in March, the board will need to pass an initial resolution of necessity on December 10, have it certified by the county auditor, and pass a second resolution to proceed on December 17. The content of the ballot issue must be submitted to the board of elections no later than December 18.

1. Opening Items

1.1 Adoption of Board Agenda

2. Discussion Topics

2.1 First Reading Policy 5460 – Graduation Requirements

2.2 Open Checkbook Update

2.3 Discuss the potential of a March levy which may include the passage of the first of two resolutions for the March ballot

3. Superintendent Resolutions

3.1 Approve course adoptions for 2020-2021

4. Treasurer Resolutions

4.1 Approve disposal of inventory

5. Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources

5.1 Resignations and employment of certified, classified, homebound, substitute and supplemental positions for the 2019-2020 school year

5.2 Motion to approve travel for our athletic teams, performance groups or individuals will be staying overnight at an event.

6. Meeting Closing

6.1 Adjournment

Dec 9, 2019
[Exclusive] 4 Outstanding Athletes will be Inducted into LHS’s Athletic Hall of Fame
by Cassie Mattia

Loveland, Ohio – Four former standout Loveland High School athletes will be inducted into the Class of 2019 Hall of Fame during halftime of the Men’s basketball game against West Clermont on Friday, January 10.

Kevin Taylor, founder, and chairman of the Loveland High School Athletic Hall of Fame committee recently announced the 2019 Hall of Fame inductees.

Jessica Ajunwa Class of 2019

High School Accomplishments
- Graduated from Loveland High School in 2010
- Varsity Track 1, 2, 3, 4
- 1st Team All-FAVC 2, 3, 4
- FAVC Runner of the Year 4
- 1st Team All-City 100 Meter Dash 4
- 1st Team All-City 200 Meter Dash 4
- 1st Team All-Southwest District 100 Meter Dash 4
- 1st Team All-Southwest District 200 Meter Dash 4
- 2nd Team All-Regional 100 Meter Dash 4
- 2nd Team All-Regional 200 Meter Dash 4
- 2nd Team All-State 100 Meter Dash 4
- 2nd Team All-State 200 Meter Dash 4
- 2nd in 100 Meter Dash at Midwest Meet of Champions 4
- 2nd in 200 Meter Dash at Midwest Meet of Champions 4
- College: University of Cincinnati for Track
Sam Bolden Class of 2019

High School Accomplishments
- Graduated from Loveland High School in 1972
- Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4
- Varsity Track 1, 2, 3, 4. 4 Year Letter
- 1st Team All-EHL 880 Yard Relay Team 4
- 2nd Team All-EHL 220 Yard Dash 4 EHL All-Star 4
- 1st Team All-Sectional 880 Yard Relay Team 4
- 1st Team All-Sectional 220 Yard Dash 4
- 3rd Team All-Southwest District 220 Yard Dash 4
- 1st Team Division AA All-City 4
- 9th All-State 220 Yard Dash 4
- Placed in Top 5 220 Yard Dash, 880 Relay and Long Jump at Little Miami and Blanchester Invitational Meets All 4 Years
- 1972 School Records in 220 Yard Dash 22.7 Sec.
- 880 Yard Relay 1min.34.3 sec. Long Jump 20ft. 5in.
- College: Eastern Kentucky University
Sarah (Fisher) Kruger Class of 2019

High School Accomplishments
- Graduated from Loveland High School in 2010
- Varsity Cross Country Division I, 4 Year Letter
- Team Member 1st All-FAVC 2, 3, 4
- Team Member 1st All-Southwest District 3, 4
- Team Member All-Region and All-State Honors 4
- 1st Women’s Team to Qualify to State
- Track: 4 Year Varsity Letter
- 1st Team All-FAVC 1600 Meter Run 1, 2
- 2nd Team All-FAVC 1600 Meter run 3, 4
- 1st Team All-Southwest District 1600 Meter Run 2, 3
- 2nd Team All-Southwest District 1600 Meter Run 3, 4
- All-Region Honors 1600 Meter Run 4
- All-State Honors 1600 Meter Run 4
- Represented Ohio at Midwest Meet of Champions 4
- College: Washington University in St. Louis for Cross Country, Track and Field.
Andrew Alten Class of 2019

High School Accomplishments
- Graduated from Loveland High School in 2014
- Varsity Football: 3 Year Letter – Team Captain 4
- Member 2013 Division II State Championship Team
- 1st Team All ECC Offensive Lineman 3, 4
- 1st Team All-City Offensive Lineman 4
- 1st Team All-Southwest District Offensive Lineman 4
- 1st Team All-State Offensive Lineman 4
- Anthony Munoz Offensive Lineman of the Year 4
- Larosa’s High School MVP Finalist 4
- Varsity Wrestling Division I: 4 Year Letterman Captain 4
- League Placer 285lb Weight Class 2, 4 League Champion 4
- Sectional Placer 285lb Weight Class 2, 4 Sectional Champion 4
- District Qualifier 285lb Weight Class 2,4 District Champion 2, 4
- State Qualifier 285lb Weight Class 2, 4
- State Champion 285lb Weight Class 4
- Career Record 99 wins 21 losses. 500 Career Points
- 50 Season Wins (2014) All Time Rank #1 in School History
- 242 Season Points (2014) All Time Rank #2 in School History
- 155 Season Takedown Efficiency (2014) All Time Rank #4 in School History.
- College: University of Findlay for Football
Want to see past LHS Hall of Fame inductee ceremonies? Click below on any of the links to watch!

2010 Loveland High School Hall of Fame

2014 inductees into Loveland High School Athletic Hall of Fame

2016 Loveland High School Athletic Hall of Fame Induction

Class of 2017 Loveland HS Athletic Hall of Fame Ceremony

[VIDEO] Class of 2018 Athletic Hall of Fame induction

Brandon Williams, Tim Bauer, Bobby Capobianco, and Brian Wozniak – Hall of Famers
Dec 7, 2019
[Video] Grailville? YES or NO

Loveland, Ohio – On December 3 the Loveland Board of Education met with their ad hoc advisory committee to discuss how the District should move forward after the defeat of a combined operating and bond issue that was on the November ballot. This is Part 1 of the meeting where the fate of the option to purchase 110 acres at Grailville was discussed.

Grail U.S. Executive Director Terrie Pucket was at this meeting to discuss their stance on the contract they have signed with the District.

The Administration also brought in their consultant to discuss land and building options.

To view the slides used for the discussion go HERE.

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BACKGROUND

To bone up, here is the Option to Purchase Grailville Contract and the Appraisal of the land the District received.

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School Board approves option to purchase 110 acres of land at…

[BREAKING NEWS] Board votes to build new campus for Pre-K thru…

Board of Ed cancels contract with Allerton Hill Consulting and enrolls…

[Binge Watch Alert] Videos from short-term Levy advisory committee meeting

Dec 6, 2019
[Coming] City Council swearing in ceremony and selection of Mayor and Vice-Mayor

Mihaela Manova interviewed Loveland’s newest member of City Council, Andrew Bateman, at City Hall Monday.

Baily and Weisgerber continue as Mayor and Vice Mayor

Loveland, Ohio – Loveland Magazine Reporter Mihaela Manova covered last night’s City Council meeting and will have complete coverage of the swearing-in of the successful candidates in the November election.

Last night Council selected a Mayor and Vice-Mayor for the next two years. She will also have that news.

Mihaela has video of the complete ceremony including speeches, photos, and video interviews of the next Mayor and the winners of the election in the can and it will be published soon.

Dec 3, 2019
Dec. 3rd BOE meeting to discuss Grailville purchase
Loveland, Ohio – The Loveland Board of Education is expected to discuss the purchase of the Grailville property at a “Special Meeting” on December 3.

No formal agenda for the meeting has been published yet, but besides discussing Grailville, the Board is expected to continue discussions with their Ad Hoc, Short Term Advisory Committee* that has been established to help the Board of Education to determine whether a March ballot issue is feasible or not. The committee met for the first time with the Board on November 26.

The determination of millage for a ballot issue in March 2020 must be approved in a formal resolution of necessity by the Board of Education on 12/10/19. Seven days later (12/17) the Board must approve a resolution to proceed.  The resolutions must be given to the Board of Elections by 12/18/19.

The video of the December discussion is being up-loaded so stay tuned if you are interested in hearing the back and forth between the Board and residents. No consensus on how to move forward was reached. You can watch Part 1 and 2 right now by visiting LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV. The videos are being uploaded in 25-minute increments so you can easily pause and can return to take up where you left off.

To bone up, here is the Option to Purchase Grailville Contract and the Appraisal of the land the District received.

Related:

Thought you knew how school buses will get to Grailville? (See…

School Board approves option to purchase 110 acres of land at…

[BREAKING NEWS] Board votes to build new campus for Pre-K thru…

Board of Ed cancels contract with Allerton Hill Consulting and enrolls…

*Ad Hoc, Short Term Advisory Committee

This ad hoc advisory committee has been established for the purpose of helping the Board of Education to determine whether a March ballot issue is feasible or not. The committee will work with the Board while the meeting is in session which will allow for interaction between committee members and board members.

On 11/26, the committee will be invited to join the meeting after the board has concluded regular business outlined on the agenda.   On 12/3, the full board meeting time will likely be given to the work of the committee.

Should the work result in a determination that a March ballot language is feasible, we must meet election timelines. The determination of millage for a ballot issue in March 2020 must be approved in a formal resolution of necessity by the Board of Education on 12/10/19. Seven days later (12/17) the Board must approve a resolution to proceed.  The resolutions must be given to the Board of Elections by 12/18/19.

Should the work result in a determination that March is not feasible, the Board and community will focus on a November 2020 operating levy.

Following the 12/3/19 meeting, this committee will be dissolved having served its intended objective. However, should the format be successful we will develop a system to continue the work and identify a way to give more people an opportunity to participate if they wish.

Up-Coming Meetings
- Tuesday, December 3, 6 PM (special meeting) (LMS/LIS Media Center)
- Tuesday, December 10, 6 PM (work session) (LMS/LIS Media Center) (LMS/LIS Media Center)
- Tuesday, December 17, 6 PM (special meeting)
Dec 1, 2019