Loveland, Ohio – The Loveland Middle School shared a video to FaceBook about what they have been working on and what their students can expect when they come back to school.
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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 FaxPUBLISHER’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.
Master Calendar – All School Events
Staff/Employee Directory and Email Addresses
Loveland Schools Open Checkbook
District Policy Manual and Administrative Guidelines
Public Participation at Board Meetings
Free and Reduced Online Application Link
Free and Reduced Meal Application 2020-2021
The Board of Education [bg_collapse view=”button-orange” color=”#4a4949″ expand_text=”Show Members” collapse_text=”Show Less” ]
Dr. Kathryn Lorenz, Board President
(513) 683-5600
Michele Pettit, Board Vice President(513) 683-5600
Eileen Washburn, Board Member(513) 683-5600
Kevin Dougherty, Board Member(513) 683-5600
Dr. Eric Schwetschenau, Board Member(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 Crousecrouseam@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(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” ]
The Loveland City School District is participating in a statewide effort of locating, evaluating and
identifying all children with disabilitiesTiger 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
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Treasure/CFO [bg_collapse view=”button-orange” color=”#4a4949″ expand_text=”Show Staff” collapse_text=”Show Less” ]
Kevin Hawley(513) 683-5600
Admin. Asst. to Treasurer/CFO
Debbie Reardonreardode@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 AmesBusiness Manager(513) 683-5600
Bill ColeSupervisor Facilities and Grounds(513) 683-5600
Michele Anton
Administrative Assistant(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
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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
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School Psychology [bg_collapse view=”button-orange” color=”#4a4949″ expand_text=”Show More” collapse_text=”Show Less” ]
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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) 683-5600Resource Page
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Health Services [bg_collapse view=”button-orange” color=”#4a4949″ expand_text=”Show More” collapse_text=”Show Less” ]
Vicki Falconi-Young, RN
District Nurse and LHS Clinic Nurse
falconvi@lovelandschools.org
Phone: 697-3708
Voicemail: 677-7973Judy Leamy, RN
District Nurse (covers LPS through LMS)
leamyju@lovelandschools.org
Voicemail: (513) 677-7973Loveland Primary SchoolConnie Smith, Health Aide
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Loveland High School [bg_collapse view=”button-orange” color=”#4a4949″ expand_text=”Show More” collapse_text=”Show Less” ]
Loveland, Ohio45140-1976LHS 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
Peggy Johnson
Principal
johnsope@lovelandschools.orgRebecca Griffin
Assistant Principal
griffire@lovelandschools.org
Eric Fry
Assistant Principal
fryer@lovelandschools.org
Brian Conatser
Director of Student Athletics
conatsbr@lovelandschools.orgJake Elfers
Facilities Manager
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Loveland Intermediate School [bg_collapse view=”button-orange” color=”#4a4949″ expand_text=”Show More” collapse_text=”Show Less” ]
Garth Carlier
Principal
carliega@lovelandschools.orgJulie Carter
Assistant Principal
carterju@lovelandschools.orgRobin Schneider
Counselor
schneiro@lovelandschools.orgNichole Sartain
Secretary
sartaini@lovelandschools.orgDonna ErnstSecretary[/bg_collapse]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.–Jane Miller
Building Coordinator
millerja@lovelandschools.orgAllison Manning
Psychologist
manninal@lovelandschools.orgSarah Ninnemann
Counselor
ninnemsa@lovelandschools.orgJen Geist
Secretary
geistje@lovelandschools.orgStephanie Schumacher
Health Aide
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Loveland Primary School [bg_collapse view=”button-orange” color=”#4a4949″ expand_text=”Show More” collapse_text=”Show Less” ]
–Cristin Kiefer
Building Coordinator
kiefercr@lovelandschools.orgAllison Manning
School Psychologist
wnorosal@lovelandschools.orgDarcie Chandler
Counselor
chandlda@lovelandschools.orgdippolki@lovelandschools.orgConnie Smith
Health Aide
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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 FaxCindy McFarland
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OHSAA Confirms Cancellation of Spring Sports
by Cassie MattiaLoveland, Ohio – The Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) informed member schools, including the Loveland City School District Monday, April 20th, that Spring sports would officially be canceled. This decision was made after Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced earlier the same day that school facilities would remain closed for the rest of the academic year due to the coronavirus COVID-19.
OHSAA Executive Director Jerry Snodgrass sent out a memo confirming to school administrators following Governor DeWine’s press conference about the Spring sports cancellation. For weeks, the OHSAA communicated that if schools remained closed for the year Spring sports would be canceled as well. Of course, there were several reasons that went into the final decision of Spring sports being canceled, one of the main reasons being that it would be nearly impossible to ensure the health and safety of all individuals and support personnel involved in practices and contests at all member schools.
OHSAA Executive Director Jerry Snodgrass “As we have stated in our previous communications, today’s announcement by Governor DeWine to close schools for the remainder of the 2019-20 school year also will now result in the cancellation of OHSAA-sponsored spring sports seasons including tournaments,” Snodgrass wrote Monday.
The OHSAA’s mandatory no-contact period for all interscholastic sports will remain in effect until at least May 3, and could in fact be extended until a later date. Coaches and school administrators have been encouraged to have non-mandatory electronic and online communications with their student-athletes during the no-contact period. The closure of school facilities includes all athletic facilities for any interscholastic training, practice, or competition.
In an interview Monday afternoon, Snodgrass reflected on the unprecedented times that the pandemic has brought to the nation and the impact it has had on schools and interscholastic athletics.
“I’ve heard from so many people who have said ‘You really need to understand what this means to our kids,’” Snodgrass said during the interview. “I’m a parent. I was a coach. I grew up every day as a player and a coach wanting to play high school sports and get to the state tournament. So I do think I understand that. I also have to go
with the fact that my number one concern that I have, over everything, is the health and safety of everyone involved. It’s not just our student-athletes. It’s the parents, coaches, umpires, officials, the scorekeepers. All those things enter into this. It’s a tough decision and it’s one that I and all the other Executive Directors of the other states never thought we would have to do. Never did I think this 
would be the case, but I’ve tried to be as prepared as I could every step of the way.”Snodgrass also addressed the Summer and the start of Fall sports in the interview
“July is a very physical month for our student-athletes entering fall sports, so we have already started looking at, if this continues through the summer, we’ll have the potential of having a lot of kids who haven’t had the physical activity that they would normally have going into a fall season. So for the health and safety of everyone, we have to look at the acclimation periods going into the fall, if that happens. We have to be prepared for that. We’re also talking about that if this does go through the summer, what is the likelihood that a student can get in to get a physical (annual medical exam). We have a sports medicine advisory group that is looking at that. They are looking at all aspects such as whether artificial surfaces need to be treated. We are relying on the advice of experts in our decision making.”
The OHSAA said that they will continue to communicate throughout the Spring and during the Summer regarding any adjustments to OHSAA’s off-season regulations, academic eligibility standards, sports medicine updates, and more. STAY TUNED!
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![[Exclusive Video] April 7 meeting of the Loveland Board of Education](https://lovelandmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/maxresdefault-1.jpg)
[Exclusive Video] April 7 meeting of the Loveland Board of Education
Loveland, Ohio – On April 7 the Loveland Board of Education held a work session using a remote meeting platform.
Here is a re-play of the meeting.
AGENDA1.1 Adoption of Board Agenda
1.2 Pledge of Allegiance
2. Superintendent Discussion Topics
2.1 Progress Report on Building Closure Due to COVID-19
2.2 Planning Commission
3. Superintendent Resolutions3.1 Resolution declaring an emergency, suspending board policy related to public participation at board meetings, and authorizing remote meetingsA RESOLUTION DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, SUSPENDING BOARD POLICY RELATED TO PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT BOARD MEETINGS, AND AUTHORIZING REMOTE MEETINGS
WHEREAS, COVID-19 is a respiratory disease that can result in serious illness or death, is caused by the SARS-C0V-2 virus, which is a new strain of coronavirus that had not been previously identified in humans and can easily spread from person to person between individuals who are in close contact with each other (within about 6 feet) through respiratory droplets produced when an infected persons coughs or sneezes. It may also be possible to contract COVID-19 through the touching of a surface that has the virus on it then touching one’s own mouth, nose or eyes; and
WHEREAS, the Governor has declared a state of emergency with respect to the spread of the novel coronavirus; and
WHEREAS, the Director of the Ohio Department of Health has ordered that all K-12 schools be closed to students through 11:59 p.m. on May 1, 2020, and this order may be extended beyond that date; and
WHEREAS, the Ohio Department of Health has further ordered residents of the state to stay at home except to conduct essential business and prohibits public or private gatherings of more than ten individuals occurring outside a single household; and
WHEREAS, House Bill 197 was enacted on March 27, 2020 as an emergency measure which was designed to assist schools and other public bodies to maintain operations during this health emergency in a way that complies with orders issued by the state and federal government; and
WHEREAS, in order to permit the fair and orderly expression of public comment at its meetings, the Board has adopted a public participation policy; and
WHEREAS, while the Board intends to continue to conduct the business of Loveland City Schools and to keep the community informed of its discussions and decisions related to the official business of the District, the Board must also act to protect the health and safety of its members, staff, students and other community members who may enter on to school premises.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Education of the Loveland City School District, that after careful consideration and evaluation of the information before it:
Section 1. The Board of Education hereby finds that an emergency exists with regard to the spread of a serious communicable disease, COVID-19.
Section 2. In order to prevent against the further spread of the novel coronavirus, the Board of Education hereby temporarily suspends its public participation policy, which shall no longer be in effect upon adoption of this Resolution by a majority of the Board. Such policy may be reinstated through a subsequent action taken by the Board of Education.
Section 3.In order to enable the Board of Education to continue with District operations during the public health emergency,the Board of Education may meet telephonically or through other electronic means, including conference calls or other meeting technology to conduct the public business of the public body while emergency orders of the federal and/or state government are in effect limiting public gatherings. Members will be considered present regardless of whether they attend in person or remotely, and their votes shall be counted for the purpose of determining quorum. Such meetings will be properly noticed to the public through the established and usual method of notice to the public.
SECTION 4. In order to provide an opportunity for attendance by the public, news media, and any other person that has requested notification of meetings via the technology utilized will be made available to the extent reasonably possible and feasible. The means of technology and information on how to access the meeting as a member of the public will be made available. The Board of Education intends to fully honor its obligations under the Open Meetings Act (R.C. §121.22) through measures approved by House Bill 197 (2020).
Section 5. The Board of Education hereby finds and determines that all formal actions relative to the adoption of this resolution were taken in an open meeting of this Board of Education, and that all deliberations of this Board of Education and of its committees, if any, which resulted in formal action, were taken in meetings open to the public, in full compliance with applicable legal requirements, including Section 121.22, ORC and House Bill 197 (2020).
Section 6. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and immediately after its adoption and shall supersede any prior resolution or act of this Board of Education that may be inconsistent or duplicative with the provisions of this resolution.
3.2 Resolution for a Contingency Plan for the 2019-2020 school year in the event school is closed for more than the hours permitted under board policy and state law
CONTINGENCY PLAN
FOR THE 2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR
IN THE EVENT SCHOOL IS CLOSED
FOR MORE THAN THE HOURS PERMITTED UNDER
BOARD POLICY AND STATE LAW
WHEREAS, Ohio Revised Code §3313.48 mandates that a school district must be open for instruction with pupils in attendance for a minimum number of hours each school year; and
WHEREAS, R.C. §3313.482 authorizes a board of education to adopt a plan that permits students to make up missed hours of instruction via online/remote learning in the event that schools are closed for a disease epidemic or other reasons; and
WHEREAS, House Bill 197 (2020), which was enacted on March 27, 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic health emergency, authorizes the Loveland City School District Board of Education (the “Board”) to adopt a plan to provide for online learning opportunities for students to make up an unlimited number of hours in lieu of attendance on days when buildings are not open to students during the 2019-2020 school year in compliance with any order issued by the Ohio Director of Health and/or a local board of health; and
WHEREAS, the Board has developed a contingency plan in accordance with R.C. §3313.482 under which district students will make up any time missed through online instruction/remote learning that caused the district to fall below the minimum number of hours of instruction required by section 3313.48 of the Ohio Revised Code and Board Policy; and
WHEREAS, the Board desires to adopt said plan; and
WHEREAS, House Bill 197 (2020) also permits the Board to adjust the student grading criteria and the Board has determined it necessary to modify the method for student promotion and retention during this crisis.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Loveland City School District that:
SECTION I
Pursuant to R.C. §3313.482 and House Bill 197 (2020), the Board hereby authorizes the following plan to allow students of the Loveland City School District to access and complete online/remote lessons in order to fulfill the required number of hours during the 2019-2020 school year:
- Each teacher shall develop a sufficient number of lessons for the days and hours of closure.
- Teachers will submit the lessons to the building principal for approval. The building principal will certify that the lessons are equal to or greater than the amount of instructional time the student missed.
- As soon as practicable, the appropriate administrator will direct staff about how to make lessons available through a District approved website or other technology portal.
- The teacher will be responsible for posting the lessons online.
- Teachers will regularly assess the progress of students and will update or replace such lessons as necessary throughout the remainder of the school year based on the results of the assessments.
- For students who experience difficulty accessing the online material or who do not have access to a computer, the Board hereby authorizes “blizzard bags” as needed, which are paper copies of the lessons/assignments posted. Teachers shall prepare paper copies approximating the content of the online lessons and shall update such paper copies when updating any of the online lessons. Blizzard bags will be distributed by school personnel or during scheduled pick up times. Printed copies of any graded lessons or assignments will be included in the blizzard bags.
- This plan was shared with the teacher’s employee representative.
SECTION II
Should circumstances warrant a change in the plan during the 2019-2020 school year, this contingency plan may be amended by the Superintendent at any time in his or her discretion.
SECTION III
In order to provide appropriate educational opportunities to students through alternative methods, to allow promotion from grade-to-grade, and so not as to penalize students who determine to complete assignments through the offered alternative means, the Board temporarily suspends current Board Policy 5421 on the award of letter grades, which shall no longer be in effect upon adoption of this Resolution by a majority of the Board. Such policy may be reinstated through a subsequent action taken by the Board. Any other Board Policy that is inconsistent with the action taken within Sections III and IV of this Resolution shall also be temporarily suspended until such time as Board Policy 5421 is reinstated.
SECTION IV
The Board authorizes the Superintendent and School Administration to develop and implement a system of pass/not pass grading for each course in grades 5-8 within the Loveland City Schools instructional program until such time as the Board restores the grading policy.
SECTION V
IT IS FOUND AND DETERMINED that all formal action of this Board concerning or related to the adoption of this Resolution was adopted in an open meeting of this Board, and all deliberations of this Board that resulted in such formal action were adopted in meetings open to the public, in compliance with all applicable requirements of the Ohio Revised Code.
3.3 Resolution delegating authority for determining it impracticable or impossible to evaluate employees due to COVID-19
RESOLUTION DELEGATING AUTHORITY FOR DETERMINING IT IMPRACTICABLE OR IMPOSSIBLE TO EVALUATE EMPLOYEES
DUE TO COVID-19
WHEREAS, Board of Education of the Loveland City School District (the “Board”) employees are annually evaluated in accordance with Ohio statues and Board policies; and
WHEREAS, an Order of School Closure was issued by Ohio Department of Health Director Acton on March 14, 2020 and in response to the Order of School closure, House Bill 197 (2020) was enacted on March 27, 2020; and
WHEREAS, language contained in HB 197 (2020) permits the Board to elect not to evaluate employees when it is deemed impossible or impractical to do so based on the implications of COVID-19.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Education of the Loveland City School District:
SECTION I
For the 2019-2020 school year, due to the Director of Health’s March 14th Order, or any extension of an order to close all kindergarten through 12th grade schools, and the language of House Bill 197 (2020), the Board hereby delegates authority to the Superintendent, Treasurer, or their individual designees to determine and deem it impossible or impracticable to conduct an evaluation of Board employees in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code and Board policies.
SECTION II
It is found and determined that all formal actions of this Board concerning or related to the adoption of this Resolution were adopted in an open meeting of this Board, and all deliberations of this Board and any of its committees that resulted in such formal actions were adopted in meetings open to the public, in compliance with all applicable requirements of the Ohio Revised Code.
3.4 Approve rescheduling of Board Meetings
Move the April 21, 2020 Board of Education Business Meeting to April 30, 2020
Move the May 5, 2020 Board of Education Work Session to May 12, 2020
Move the May 19, 2020 Board of Education Business Meeting to May 28, 2020
These meetings will all be conducted in a virtual format due to the extension of the “Stay at Home” order signed on 4/2/2020.
4. Treasurer Discussion Topics4.1 Costs Related to the Building Closure Due to COVID-19
5. Treasurer Resolutions5.1 Recommend to refund tuition for full day kindergarten for 50% of March and 100% for April
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Should Loveland school taxes increase while residents Lose their livelihoods?
by Kim and Rick Donaldson
While many in Loveland are losing their jobs and their businesses, our school board persists in asking us to raise our taxes. As it stands today, they may very well get their way simply by virtue of low voter turnout. So, if you
Kim and Rick Donaldson live on Paxton Road in Miami Township
haven’t already done so, apply for an absentee ballot now. The primary election originally scheduled for March 17th is now by mail only. Completed ballots must be postmarked no later than midnight, April 27th or dropped off at your county board of elections by 7:00 PM April 28th. Since you will first need to apply to have a ballot mailed to you, there is no time to lose.
Now back to the original question: should our school taxes be increased? We are told that additional funding is needed to “protect our progress”. This would imply that past increases have improved district performance. However, according to Ohio Department of Education data, Loveland’s overall performance index score ranked in the top 15% of Ohio schools from 2010 through 2014, with correspondingly high overall grades. In 2015, Loveland’s performance dropped precipitously, nearly to the bottom 25%. Various explanations have been floated for this drop: Common Core implementation, testing changes, students opting out of testing, etc. Available data do not definitively show what the explanation is, but it does show what it isn’t: spending. Referring to the first chart, note that Loveland’s 2019 overall performance is virtually identical to its 2010 to 2014 performance, but expenditure per pupil is as much as 20% higher after adjusting for inflation. Also note that Loveland’s performance had already recovered to pre-2015 levels by 2018, before the big ramp-up in expenditure.
Graph provided by Kim and Rick Donaldson Since increased funding doesn’t seem to be improving our district’s rating, it is difficult to see exactly what progress we are protecting. Moreover, if we are to invest more of our hard-earned and increasingly scarce money in the schools, we expect to reap some benefit as a community. So far, our children don’t seem to have reaped the benefit of a better education and our property owners haven’t reaped the benefit of the appreciation that should result from a better-rated school system. However, there is one segment of the community who has reaped the benefit: teachers.
According to Ohio Department of Education data, presented in the second chart, Loveland’s average teacher salary was $63,566 in 2010, which was about average for an Ohio school district with similar demographics among both the community and the teachers. In 2019, Loveland’s average teacher salary had increased to $78,248, 10% above the comparable Ohio district average. Loveland’s average teacher salary has also risen faster than median income. In 2010, the average teacher salary was 28% above median income. By 2019 it had risen to 47% above median income. While some might argue that paying teachers more improves educational quality, Loveland’s teacher salary and performance trends do not support that claim. Statistical analysis of statewide trends also shows no practical benefit for paying teachers above-market salaries.
Graph provided by Kim and Rick Donaldson We do not question the quality, dedication or professionalism of Loveland teachers. Nor do we fault them for negotiating the most favorable compensation package they can. It is the responsibility of the board of education and administration to negotiate effectively on behalf of the Loveland community at large to deliver a high-quality education at a cost we can afford. Sadly, they do not seem to be doing an adequate job of cost control at a time when residents cannot afford to pay more.
While no one knows how severe the current economic downturn will be or how long it will last, we do know the proposed levy will cost property owners an additional $20 per month for each $100,000 of appraised value, forever. Under the circumstances, it would be appropriate for the Loveland School Board to withdraw the levy, and we wholeheartedly agree with those who have already called on them to do so. However, the board’s past behavior indicates they are unlikely to heed those calls. The only way we can stop this levy and impose fiscally responsibility is to get an absentee ballot and vote no.
References:
- Elections and Voting in Ohio, Ohio Secretary of State website: https://www.sos.state.oh.us/elections/voters
- Ohio Department of Education District Profile (Cupp) Reports: http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Finance-and-Funding/School-Payment-Reports/District-Profile-Reports
- Ohio Department of Education District Achievement/Rating Data: https://reportcard.education.ohio.gov/download
- US Bureau of Labor Statistics CPI Inflation Calculator:
https://www.bls.gov/data/inflation_calculator.htm - Ohio Department of Education District Teacher Information: https://reportcard.education.ohio.gov/download
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State of the Schools student-led open house is Wednesday, January 29
Loveland, Ohio – The Loveland City School District has invited the community to attend the 2019-20 State of the Schools student-led open house to experience the teaching and learning that takes place in the district.
“This is the third consecutive year that we put our students front and center to lead the State of the Schools,” said Superintendent Dr. Amy Crouse. “There really is no better way to illustrate education at Loveland. The students will showcase programs and activities that make the Portrait of a Tiger come alive, highlighting the skills they learn here.”
You will have the opportunity to interact with students of all ages and there will be music performances by nationally recognized groups like the Loveland Show Choirs, Mallet Madness, and the Jazz Program. There will be robotics team demonstrations and a wide variety of exhibits and displays from the classrooms.
In case of inclement weather, the events will take place on Thursday, February 6.
The Student-led State of the Schools Open House is Wednesday, January 29, 6 until 7:30 PM at Loveland High School (1 Tiger Trail, Loveland, Ohio, 45140).
Watch these LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV videos of Cassie Mattia interviewing students at last year’s Student-led State of the Schools Open House…
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Sam Greenberg, Jordan Sovik, and Ben Westley launch intense seven-week fundraising campaign
Ben Westley, Jordan Sovik and Sam Greenberg accepted the challenge of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Students of the Year fundraising campaign last summer
WANT TO HELP?
Community members can help in several ways between now and February 28:
Donate directly on team CUREage’s webpage: https://events.lls.org/soh/TriStateSOY20/jsovik
Dine at (or take out) during one of the 12 restaurant events, where part of proceeds will go to the campaign.
Attend a special event: LMS/LIS Dodgeball Tournament, Tumble Bee open sessions, LIS, LMS and LHS Benefit Talent Show, etc.
Loveland, Ohio – “I decided to do Students of the Year because it sounded like fun, challanging, and rewarding,” said Sam Greenberg. He said he was excited to work with his friends to raise money for a worthwhile cause.
Sam Greenberg, Jordan Sovik and Ben Westley – all seniors at Loveland High School accepted the challenge to be part of the 2020 Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) Students of the Year Campaign. 19 teams from across the region will be competing with the common goal of raising dollars for LLS and creating awareness about blood cancers like leukemia, which is the most common form of cancer in children and teens.“The mission of the LLS is to cure blood cancers and improve the quality of life for patients and their families,” said Kathryn Rose, a teacher at Loveland Middle School. Rose serves on the LLS Student of the Year leadership team in Cincinnati and has been personally affected through the loss of a family member to blood cancer. “The Students of the Year campaign helps LLS’s mission, while also allowing students to gain invaluable experience through an advanced leadership and philanthropy program,” she said.
Team CUREage has been at work for months, planning and meeting with business leaders in the area to discuss ideas for how to involve the whole community in the fundraising efforts. At this time, they have put nearly 30 events on the calendar, filling almost every day of the campaign with an opportunity to raise money for LLS.
“These students make up an incredible team with their dedication and hard work,” said Rose. “They are amazing role models for younger students who will continue their legacy and create tradition here in Loveland.
A schedule of events can be accessed here. Please note that additional events may be added and informational flyers will be posted on the School District’s website.
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More than 40 VEX Robotics Teams Ready to compete at Loveland High School on December 21
Students in the VEX Robotics Program at Loveland High School started working on their current robots last summer and will continue to refine them throughout the 2019-20 competition season.
Loveland, Ohio – It may be just a few days before Christmas, but teams from Loveland High School (LHS) and Loveland Middle School (LMS) will be competing with more than 40 other teams from across the region in the VEX Robotics Competition at LHS on December 21, officially kicking off their tournament season. The seven Loveland teams have been hard at work preparing for the 2019-2020 season.
“This game has many challenging aspects, including robot design, programming, and game strategy,” said LHS Robotics Coordinator Amy Stewart.
In the competition, teams of students will use their own designed and built robots to compete against other teams in a game-based engineering challenge. This year’s VEX Robotics game, “Tower Takeover,” is played on a 12’x12’ square field with the object of attaining a higher score than the opposing alliance by placing cubes in towers or scoring cubes in goals.
“This game has many challenging aspects, including robot design, programming, and game strategy,” said LHS Robotics Coordinator Amy Stewart.
The matches on December 21 start at 9:45 AM and the event concludes with an awards ceremony around 4 PM.
The competition is open to the public and free of charge.
The competition tests the students’ knowledge of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) concepts, inspiring them to bring their best problem-solving skills to the table while simultaneously building on teamwork, leadership, and communication skills for life. Tournaments are held throughout the year at the regional, state and national levels, with an eye toward the VEX Robotics World Championship, which is held annually in April.
The matches on December 21 start at 9:45 AM and the event concludes with an awards ceremony around 4 PM.
The competition is open to the public and free of charge.
To learn more about this year’s competition game, visit vexrobotics.com.
For more information about programs available to students at Loveland, visit Loveland Robotics at lovelandrobotics.wixsite.com.
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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 = 11:10-3:50Breakfast 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.
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Loveland Jazz Swing Dance coming December 6th
Loveland, Ohio – Performing at the 2019 LHS Jazz Swing Dance is the LHS Jazz Lab Band, the LMS Jazz Band, and the LHS Jazz Orchestra. This event is the main fundraiser for the Jazz program at Loveland High School.The program uses this night to fund things such as trips, instrument repairs, new music, and to bring in professional musicians from the Cincinnati area and beyond.
The event is a Swing Dance. Attendees will be given a dance lesson before the bands perform, and then be able to dance to swing music from three different bands all night!
View Photos from last year’s Jazz Swing Dance
There will also be a gift basket raffle as well as a silent auction with items donated from Loveland vendors. There will be desserts and beverages (soda, water, tea, coffee, etc.) included with the cost of admission.
The event is taking place at 6:30 PM on Friday, December 6th at Loveland High School.
Jazz Swing Dance, Dec 6: Tickets are $10 presale and $12 at the door.
Purchase tickets online: https://bit.ly/2uINVoF
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