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  • Loveland Outgoing School Board Members honored

    Loveland Outgoing School Board Members honored

    Outgoing Board Member Tim Taggart, Loveland Interim Superintendent Dr. Amy Crouse, and outgoing Board President Dave Blumberg as Dr. Crouse thanked them for their service to Loveland students during the December 12, 2017, Board Meeting.

    Special presentation by Interim Superintendent Dr. Amy Crouse at December 12 Board Meeting…

    Loveland, Ohio – The Loveland City School District extended its gratitude to outgoing Board of Education President Dave Blumberg and Board Member Tim Taggart, who were officially recognized at the December 12 Board Meeting. Interim Superintendent Dr. Amy Crouse presented each member with a plaque to commemorate their service to the students in Loveland.

    “It takes time, effort and great deal of energy to be a part of shaping the future of the Loveland City School District, and we sincerely appreciate Mr. Blumberg and Mr. Taggart for helping to lead the way in creating a world-class experience for our students,” said Crouse. “Both of these individuals are valued members of the Tiger Family and the Loveland community. Their leadership has helped make Loveland the destination school district it is for families.” 

    Dave Blumberg, the outgoing Board of Education president, has served as a member of the Board of Education since his election in November 2013; Tim Taggart served during 2017 after being voted in by the Board after the retirement of longtime Board Member Linda Pennington.

    New board members will be officially welcomed at the Organizational Meeting scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018.

  • 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.