Reminder, Redbirds! You are invited to the 6th-grade music program this evening, which honors our Veterans. We hope you will join us for this free event, honoring those who have served our country and celebrate the hard work of our sixth-grade students. See you at 7!
Please join the LHS FFA, staff and students as we pay tribute to our veterans who honorably served our country. A local veteran and an Ohio FFA Officer will be our guest speakers.
The ceremony is free and open to all veterans and community members. Veterans and guests are encouraged to come early for a free breakfast in the new LHS Greenhouse. Breakfast will be served by FFA members from 8:15am to 9:15am.
Thank you to all veterans of our Armed Forces for your service.
Special thanks to State Representative Melanie Miller for visiting our elementary schools this morning! Representative Miller toured Budd and McMullen, experienced our students and teachers in action and met with Superintendent Allerding to discuss school facilities, safety and state funding. Thanks so much for visiting our Redbirds!
Interested in learning more about our Master Facilities Plan? Find details and frequently asked questions on our website: https://www.lpschools.k12.oh.us/page/master-planning-and-faciliites
🎃👻 Happy Halloween, LP Schools! Wishing everyone a spooky and safe Halloween! Don’t forget, there’s a one-hour early release today! 🍬🕸️
While the idea seems simple, financing bonds for school projects is more complex. School bond interest rates are typically lower than personal loan or mortgage rates due to tax exemptions and the district’s strong credit rating. The original rate was estimated at 5%, but today’s rate might be closer to 4.5%.
The projected interest of $52.8 million was based on $55.5 million, excluding the district's $2 million contribution. With the current bond issue of $53.5 million, the interest at 5% would be around $50.8 million, and at 4.5%, it would drop to $45.7 million. Lower interest rates over the 37-year repayment period could benefit taxpayers.
However, interest rates fluctuate, and final rates will depend on when the bonds are sold. The district can also refinance if rates improve. Much depends on the timeline set by the OFCC and the outcome of the November bond issue.
Learn more about the District's Master Facilities Plan by visiting lpschools.k12.oh.us.
It's Ohio School Safety Month and we are honored to have Officer Kick and McClellan helping keep our students safe. Officer Kick and McLellan play a vital role in ensuring the safety and well-being of our students, staff and community. Thank you for your ongoing efforts to keep them safe!
Reminder: It's the end of the first quarter! LP Schools will dismiss one hour early on Friday, October 25.
Superintendent Allerding spotted our band sharing their musical talents and spreading joy at the McMullen Assisted Care facility by our high school. We are so proud of our students' continual efforts to share their talents to brighten someone else's day! Way to go, Redbirds!
Please join us tomorrow, October 23, at 6:30 PM for a tour of RF McMullen Elementary! This is the final tour in the series. All LP Schools community members are invited to explore the building before the November bond issue. We hope to see you there and at Budd tonight!
Reminder: Tour CE Budd School tomorrow evening, October 22 at 6:30 PM. As part of the building tours hosted this month, this is an opportunity for the community to see current conditions and learn more about the proposed plan. You can learn more about the Master Facilities Plan by visiting our website at lpschools.k12.oh.us.
Budd students were visited by Budd School Legend, Basketball Jones! Jones has been sharing a message of "Above the Line" actions with our Redbirds for many years. A component of the R-Factor, an “above the line” response refers to a reaction that is intentional, on purpose, skillful and leads to a positive outcome. Budd uses the R-Factor and the skills that it teaches to help develop a positive culture for students.
Join us for Loudonville High School Building Tours! Mark your calendars for October 21 at 6:30 PM. All members of the LP Schools community are invited to explore our buildings ahead of the upcoming November bond issue.
Parent-Teacher Conferences are right around the corner! Mark your calendars for October 29 & 31. All parents are encouraged to schedule a conference to discuss and ask questions about your student's learning and progress.
Please contact the school office where your student(s) attends if you would like to schedule a conference or have any questions.
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.
