The Ada Board of Education appointed  Nancy Wood Allison as a new member at its Aug. 17 meeting.

She replaces Tara Griffith, who resigned from the board on July 28. Griffith had served on the board for 8 1/2 years. She was board president at the time of her resignation.

On Aug. 17 Dr. Amy Mullins was elected president and Matt Gossman vice president.

Photo: Front from from left, Nancy Wood Allison, Meri Skilliter, superintendent, Dr. Amy Mullins. Back from left, Ron Fleming, Matt Gossman, Tom Dearth.