Options for Loudonville-Perrysville school facilities to be addressed at April meetings

Ashland Times-Gazette

The Loudonville-Perrysville Exempted Village School District (LPEVSD) is holding a series of community meetings to discuss the district’s master facilities plan, signaling the next phase in a comprehensive study to ensure the future readiness of educational facilities.

In partnership with Garmann Miller, an architecture firm specializing in K-12 educational projects, the district has assessed existing facilities and is working with the Facilities Task Force, made up of staff, parents, community members and Board of Education members, to guide the development of the plan.

LPEVSD collaborated with Garmann Miller to assess current facilities and establish the Facilities Task Force. Together, they analyzed the requirements for renovations to meet accessibility standards and other necessary improvements, according to a news release from the district. This involved studying recommendations from the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission tailored to districts of a similar size, as well as reviewing strategies implemented by comparable districts in facility upgrades.

Jennifer Allerding
Jennifer Allerding

"I am looking forward to sharing our progress with the community," said Superintendent Jennifer Allerding. "The Task Force has worked diligently to review information and data from Garmann Miller and narrowed in on a plan that, as a committee, we believe meets the needs of our students and community."

District looking for feedback

The Loudonville and Perrysville communities are invited to attend informational meetings covering the plans being considered and will have the opportunity to offer feedback. The meetings are scheduled for:

  • April 24, 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Perrysville Community Center

  • April 29,6:30-7:30 p.m. – Loudonville Lions Club Building

An additional opportunity for questions and engagement will be offered at the Community Resource Night 5:30-7 p.m. April 30 at Loudonville High School. Agencies, clubs and community organizations will be in attendance to share information and resources available to the community.

"We are thankful for our community's continued support and recognize the essential collaboration necessary to create an environment for our students to learn, grow and thrive," Allerding said. "The voices of our community are essential in shaping the district’s educational infrastructure for years to come."

For more details about the LPEVSD facilities plan and the community engagement meetings, visit the district’s website.

This article originally appeared on Ashland Times Gazette: Meetings set about facilities plan options for Loudonville-Perrysville

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