Loveland City Schools Newsletter
February 7, 2026
Loveland Tiger Community,
January was a busy month, and not just because of the amount of snow we’ve had to deal with. We’ve had some great opportunities to get involved in the community and honor some special people.
We started the month with the Board Organizational Meeting and welcomed a new member to the Loveland City School District Board of Education. Katie Schuckman joined the Board, being sworn into office along with returning members Rev. Jonathan Eilert and Dr. Eric Schwetschenau. They join Lynn Mangan and Christina Jeranek, who are in the middle of their four-year terms. Thank you for serving our school district and community.
Last month, I was honored to speak at the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance's “State of the Region” luncheon. It was an opportunity to share great information about our district, and to hear from Loveland City Manager Dave Kennedy and Miami Township Administrator Steve Kelly about all the awesome things happening around the area.
The Loveland Athletic Hall of Fame also inducted three new members, who will join the wall of honor at Loveland High School:
Sidne (Mays) Gunn (2004) Track, Tennis, and Basketball standout.
Maggie Bailey (2017) Softball standout.
Jillian Hayes (2020) Basketball and Volleyball standout.
Congratulations to the Loveland Athletic Hall of Fame inductees for 2025!
If you want to honor some of our other outstanding people, you can attend the Loveland Schools Foundation Distinguished Alumni and Distinguished Faculty Celebration. Details on that are below.
We’re fortunate to be part of an awesome and supportive community. If you have any questions about the Loveland City School District, please email me at mikebroadwater@lovelandschools.org.
Go Tigers!
Mike Broadwater
Superintendent
Loveland City Schools
Loveland Tiger Community,
As we move into the heart of the winter season, the Treasurer’s office is hard at work ensuring that the Loveland City School District remains on a solid financial footing. Our commitment to transparency and fiscal responsibility remains our guiding principle as we manage your taxpayer dollars to provide the best possible education for our students.
This month, I want to highlight several key financial milestones and deep-dive into how we plan for the long-term health of our facilities. At our upcoming Board Business Meeting on February 17, 2026, I will be presenting an update to our Financial Forecast, formerly known as the Five-Year Forecast. The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce requires us to file this officially twice a year (October and February), although we measure our revenues and expenditures to these forecasts every month as found in my presentations to the Board of Education. This February forecast update allows us to:
Incorporate actual revenue and expenditure data from the first half of the fiscal year.
Adjust projections based on the latest state funding updates.
Provide a clearer picture of our "Days Cash on Hand," which is a critical metric for our district’s stability.
We are officially in the development stage for the 2026-27 school year budget. This process is a massive collaborative effort between my office, the Superintendent, and our building principals/department leaders. Our goal is to align our spending with the district’s strategic vision while navigating the reality that expenditures that often outpace revenue growth. We are currently beginning the process where I meet with each building and department to maximize every dollar to support student achievement.
I can honestly say that I love my job and the work I do for Loveland City Schools. That said, many might not know about the tasks that my office completes on a daily basis. Check out my latest Finance Friday Video to learn a bit more about what the Treasurer’s office does to help support our entire school community. If you would like to receive an email each time a Finance Friday video is released, please sign up HERE.
As always, thank you for your continued support of Loveland City Schools, and if you ever have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me at espyjo@lovelandschools.org.
Go Tigers!
John Espy
Treasurer/CFO
Loveland City School District
Last month, we held a Family Safety Meeting at Loveland High School to give families an overview of our district’s safety efforts. Thank you to Chief Mike Gabrielson of the Loveland Police and Assistant Chief Bruce Hawk of the Loveland-Symmes Fire Department for attending the meeting and sharing their expertise. We’re fortunate to have strong partnerships with our local first responders.
You are invited to the Loveland Schools Foundation Distinguished Alumni and Distinguished Faculty Celebration on Friday, March 13th, from 6 - 8 pm at the Loveland Landing Event Center. Please join the Loveland Schools Foundation as they honor this year’s Distinguished Alumni:
Jamie Gordon ‘86
Betsy Barre ‘98
David Timmons ‘99
Haley Sitek ‘09
Distinguished Faculty:
Avery Foster and Steve Federman
The cocktail reception will be loads of fun, celebrating Loveland's best and supporting our district through the Loveland Schools Foundation. You won't want to miss it! Use the following link to purchase tickets: https://www.lovelandschoolsfoundation.org/dadf
Jill Dressell, Substitute, Loveland Middle School
Carol Adams, Substitute, Loveland Middle School
Cindy Hensley, Intervention Specialist, Loveland Intermediate School
Roy Barger, Mechanic, Loveland Transportation
