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Students showcase Kindness Day and Thanksgiving videos; Toledo Public Schools honors 178 years of service from retirees
Summary
Marimer and Elmhurst Elementary students presented Kindness Day and Thanksgiving videos; the board recognized six employees with 25+ years of service for a combined 178 years and asked the community to celebrate staff achievements.
The Toledo Public Schools meeting on Nov. 19 opened with student presentations and recognition of long‑service employees. A Marimer Elementary Kindness Day video and remarks from teacher Stacy Mower and several students emphasized 'upstander' behavior and treating others with kindness. "Just 1 small kindness, act can really change the world," Mower said after introducing the student videos.
An Elmhurst Elementary Thanksgiving video followed, with students naming family, friends and favorite holiday foods as things they are thankful for. The board then recognized six employees with 25 or more years of service: Julie Frederickson (data coordinator, Woodford, 27 years), Cindy Hughes (paraprofessional, Raymer, 32 years), Pamela G. Jackson (grade 4, King, 28 years), Jovita James Robertson (grade 3, Burroughs, 26 years), Mary K. Kaufman (kindergarten, Hawkins, 27 years) and Lisa E. Willis (elementary art teacher, Burroughs, 38 years). The board noted the retirements total 178 years of service to the district.
Board members and administrators highlighted district recognition at the Council of Great City Schools and wished the community a happy Thanksgiving. The ceremonial items were presented early in the agenda and required no formal board action beyond acknowledgment.
