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07-05-2025
- Politics
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Voters once again reject bid for new school in Loudonville-Perrysville District
Voters in the Loudonville-Perrysville Exempted School District once again rejected a bid for a new school building. Unofficial tallies show 981 voted for the levy while 1,326 voted against the levy, which would have provided the LPESD a new K-12 facility. Of the 34,963 registered voters in Ashland County, fewer than 15 percent (14.4%) of the voters participated in Tuesday primary eledction. The numbers include 254 voters who live in Holmes County. The district was seeking a 6.62 mill bond and a 0.25% income tax in the election on Tuesday. Superintendent Jennifer Allerding acknowledged the outcome and emphasized the district's continued commitment to students and community engagement. Ashland County poll worker Scott Kaufman looks on as Loudonville voter Bob Stewart casts his ballott at the American Legion Post 257. Respect for community's voice; will continue to explore options 'We respect the voice of our community," Allerding said. "Our focus remains on providing the best educational environment possible and we will continue to collaborate with our staff, families and community to find a path forward.' The bond would have funded the district's Master Facilities Plan, which included building a new PreK-12 facility, targeted demolitions and improvements to existing structures. The measure did not pass despite revisions to the a proposal in November. The May option reduced the local share by $12.5 million through cost savings and increased district contributions. 'As we move forward, we will continue to explore options to address our aging buildings and infrastructure while seeking solutions that reflect both our students' needs and the priorities of our community,' Allerding added. This article originally appeared on Ashland Times Gazette: Loudonville-Perrysville voters reject proposal for new building
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04-03-2025
- Business
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Loudonville-Perrysville Schools team with local expert for new facilities plan
The Loudonville-Perrysville Exempted Village School District is collaborating with a local construction expert to consult on its Revised Master Facilities Plan. Joseph Shrock, of Shrock Premier Custom Construction based in Loudonville, brings decades of experience to the project, according to an announcement from the district. 'We are incredibly fortunate to have someone of Mr. Shrock's experience and integrity consulting on this initiative,' Superintendent Jennifer Allerding said in the announcement. 'His willingness to offer expertise on our plans and materials costs, while offering to bid on aspects of the project that align with his company's expertise, reflects his commitment to community and giving back. We truly appreciate his willingness to share his expertise to help us make informed decisions.' Shrock Premier Custom Construction, founded in the 1960s by Shrock's father, Melvin Shrock, is known for residential and commercial projects in areas including Ashland, Wooster, Medina and Columbus. 'After reviewing the plan with Superintendent Allerding, it is reasonable, and while the scope of this project isn't the right fit for my company, I am grateful for the opportunity to give back to my community through my experience,' Shrock said in the announcement. The proposed plan involves constructing a preK-12 building on the high school campus while reducing costs from the November 2024 proposal through strategic adjustments. The changes include removing features such as a metal roof and rubberized playground, and increasing the district contribution through Certificate of Participation Loans (COPs), leading to a $12.5 million reduction in the local share compared to the previous plan, according to the news release. 'The total cost of the project is $69,204,575. The state will contribute 29% (about $15.5 million), which, in combination with the district contribution, accounts for 41% of the total cost,' Allerding said. 'The remaining local share of the project cost amounts to $41 million, funded through a 6.62 mill property tax and a 0.25% income tax levy.' The need for improved facilities was identified through a series of community engagement activities conducted in the fall of 2022, where parents, students, staff and community members were invited to share feedback. The district partnered with Garmann Miller, a planning and design firm, to conduct a facilities assessment. In 2023, a Facilities Task Force was established, leading to the development of the initial Master Facilities Plan. 'By partnering with Mr. Shrock and leveraging his local expertise, we are continuing to work toward our goal of providing a safe, community-driven and accessible learning environment that honors our history while educating future generations,' Allerding said. For the latest updates and detailed information about the district's Master Facilities Plan, visit the PK-12 Master Facilities Plan section on the Loudonville-Perrysville Schools website. This story was created by Jane Imbody, jimbody@ with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at This article originally appeared on Ashland Times Gazette: Loudonville-Perrysville Schools to get advice on facilities plan
