Elida students of the month for January were named at Tuesday’s meeting. Back, from left: Superintendent Don Diglia, Sarah McCleary, Dakotah Rolfe, Carly Smith and Board President Dennis Fricke; and front: Tyler Long. Other students of the month not present were: Ben Moening, Conner Smith, Emily Campbell, Mason Chiles, Cameron Fetter, Alex Treece and A.J. Siefker.

Jo Ellen Miller, also an employee of the district, said working together is the key to levy success.

“With all of the detailed information you and the public have been given regarding the cuts in state revenue and reductions that have already been made, how can you not support the levies?” she asked. “Taxpayers don’t want to pay taxes but they want good public schools. None of this is free and Elida is already one of the most financially lean in the state of Ohio. Demonstrate your cooperation by working together for the children, the parents, the staff members and community members of the Elida Local School District. Please, work harder together than you’ve ever worked individually and the levies will pass.”