Our first round of community building tours is in the books! Thank you to everyone who attended and asked questions about the district's master facilities plan. The community will have an additional opportunity to tour the buildings next week! We hope to see you there!
- October 21st - Building Tour, 6:30 p.m. at LHS
- October 22nd - Building Tour, 6:30 p.m. at Budd School
- October 23rd - Building Tour, 6:30 p.m. at McMullen Elementary
🍎🥪 October 14-18 is National School Lunch Week! A big THANK YOU to our amazing food service staff, who work hard every day to provide healthy and delicious meals for our students. Your dedication fuels their success! 👏
October is National School Principal Month, and we want to give a huge THANK YOU to our amazing principals! Your leadership, dedication, and commitment to our students and staff make our schools great places to learn and grow. We appreciate everything you do! 👏
The Task Force reviewed many options, including the renovation of our current buildings. The Task Force ultimately concluded that building new would be in the best interest of the district after comparing it to the cost of renovating. To bring our buildings up to code, the cost is estimated to be $60,182,976. This does not include any unforeseen costs that are common when renovating older spaces, as well as the cost increases for 2024. Also, if we chose to renovate, the state share would decrease as their recommendation for a district of under 1,500 children would be a single-building option. If we deviate from that, funding will be impacted.
Building new is estimated to cost approximately $71,217,623 based on preliminary numbers. With assistance from the OFCC, the locally funded portion is estimated at $55,536,493, with the district contributing $2,036,493 to the project.
The district has also explored the cost of upgrades, like adding air conditioning to each building. The installation of new HVAC and ventilation systems is estimated to cost $2,139,350 at McMullen, $4,813,310 at Budd and $4,712,657 at LHS. This estimate does not include the plumbing work or wall repairs and construction that would be needed to accommodate new systems. These costs would likely exceed $20 million.
Reminder, Redirds! There will be no school on Friday, October 11. Our staff is taking part in an in-service day to continue learning and growing, all to better serve our students.
Superintendent Allerding will visit Perrysville Baptist Church tomorrow night to share information about the district's Master Facilities Plan and proposed November bond issue. We hope to see you there!
If you can't make it, another opportunity is available later this month at New Hope Community Church on October 29.
Learn more about the Master Facilities Plan: https://www.lpschools.k12.oh.us/o/lpevs/page/master-planning-and-faciliites.
It’s been a busy day of maintenance at McMullen! Two of our classrooms, along with an area off the kitchen, experienced extreme temperatures and high humidity due to trouble with our steam heat. The boiler system was temporarily shut down so our maintenance team could replace and repair leaking lines and gaskets. They also addressed two sinks that were backing up and a leaking classroom ceiling!
We are so grateful to our custodial, maintenance and teaching staff for repeatedly taking action to address concerns in a way that minimizes the impact on our students.
✨ What a fantastic Loudonville Street Fair this year! We’re so proud of our students for their incredible participation, from exhibits to showings and performances. A huge thank you to everyone in the community who worked hard to make this fair such a success!
A big THANK YOU to the Loudonville Fair Board and Junior Fair Board for organizing another fantastic Loudonville Street Fair! Your hard work and dedication make this event such a special tradition for our community. We appreciate all you do! 🎡👏
McMullen is thrilled to share our brand-new ActiveFloor, designed to keep our students moving and learning! This innovative space combines physical activity with interactive learning experiences, helping to boost energy and focus in every lesson. We can’t wait to see our students thrive with this exciting new addition! Thank you to the Loudonville-Perrysville School Foundation for making this new addition to McMullen possible.
The Loudonville-Perrysville Exempted Village School District invites the community to participate in upcoming building tours offering a chance to learn more about the district’s Master Facilities Plan. Join us for a tour!
Find out more: https://www.lpschools.k12.oh.us/article/1780575
🌟 Today, we celebrate our amazing custodians on School Custodian Appreciation Day! From early mornings to late nights, you keep our schools running smoothly, and we appreciate everything you do. Thank you for all your hard work! 🛠️
Visit us in the merchant tent! 🎟️ Stop by the booth to chat with Redbird staff and find information about the latest L-P news. Superintendent Jennifer Allerding and Treasurer Christine Angerer will also be stopping by throughout the fair. We can't wait to see you there and celebrate our students hard work! ❤️🩶
Reminder: There is no school for students October 2-4 for the Loudonville Street Fair! 🎉 See you back at school soon!
The Task Force has reviewed and considered a variety of funding options, including an income tax levy. Because an income tax levy is dependent on those living in the district, it is less secure and not recommended by financial advisors due to its instability. If someone making $150,000/yr. moves out of the district or loses a job, the funding generated is lost. Additionally, the interest rate is higher for this type of funding source, and the term is shorter compared to a property tax, which would increase the annual commitment (23 years is the longest term for an income tax).
For example, funding a $52 million bond issue in our community through a 50/50 split of income tax and property tax would require a 1.25% income tax over a 23 year term and 4.8 mil property tax over a 37 year term. The income tax would generate $26,000,000 toward the project and would cost an estimated $625/year per $50,000 of income. The property tax would then generate $26,000,000 as well, and cost property owners $168/year per $100,000 of market value. A person making $50,000/year and living in a $100,000 home in our community would pay an estimated total of $793/year.
Funding the same issue through property taxes, would require a 10.10 mil property tax levy and would cost $353.50/year per $100,000 of market value.
What a night to remember! 💃🕺 The Homecoming Dance was full of laughter, great music and unforgettable memories. Thank you to everyone who made it special! Here are some highlights from the night—we’re already looking forward to next year!
Our Homecoming Parade was a blast! From floats to marching bands, the spirit was alive and well in Redbird Nation. We loved seeing so many community members come together to celebrate our schools!
The Loudonville-Perrysville Exempted Village School District is proud to announce its achievement of a 4-star rating on the State of Ohio's annual Report Card, demonstrating significant progress across key areas of student performance and district growth.
This year, Loudonville-Perrysville has made notable improvements tying as a top-rated district in Ashland County. The district moved from a 3-star to a 4-star rating overall, as well as, in three important categories: Achievement, Gap Closing, and Early Literacy. Additionally, the district saw a remarkable improvement in its Graduation Rate, moving from 4 stars to 5 stars, and a significant jump in College, Career & Military Readiness, with the percentage rising from 45% to 72.9%.
Read the full story: www.lpschools.k12.oh.us/article/1776600
Happy Teach Ag Day! 🌾📚 We’re grateful for our Agri-Science teacher Kendra Carnegie teaching the next generation of farmers, scientists and leaders.
Our students recently participated in a soil invitational at Heath White Farm, where they learned a lot about wetland and low-land soils. Thank you to the Ashland Soil and Water Conservation District for the informative session!
This Friday, September 20, join us for a game of Redbird football honoring our Veterans! Anyone who has served or is currently serving in the military gets into the game for free. Visit the pass gate for entry. Thank you for your service to our country!
Additionally, complimentary yard signs honoring your service can be picked up at the high school office or at the concession stand during the game on Friday night.
We hope to see you there!
