Ada native Ernie Daugherty was sworn in as a new member of the Ada School board on Wednesday evening.

Certificates of appreciation were awarded to board members Ron Fleming, Nancy Wood Allison, Amy Mullins, Matt Gossman and Daugherty. Pastor Tom Dearth was honored last month for his many years of service to the board. Supt. Meri Skilliter said, “We are grateful for a dedicated, diverse group of people who make this district’s students the center of all decisions.”