Port Jefferson School District Board of Education members were lauded for their efforts during School Board Recognition Week (Oct. 21-25), the New York State School Board Association’s annual awareness campaign to highlight the important role that school board members have within the school district. “The Port Jefferson Board of Education is comprised of a very supportive and dedicated group of volunteers who consistently put children first in their decisions,” Superintendent of Schools Dr. Paul Casciano said during the Oct. 15 Board of Education meeting. “They work many hours and attend many meetings for no compensation in order to provide governance and oversight of the education in our school-community. They are very deserving of our recognition for their tireless efforts on behalf of our students, staff and residents.”