At the May 6 meeting of the Elwood Union Free School District Board of Education, the Board recognized a member of the community and two members of the Board for their unwavering dedication to the community and the district’s staff and students.

The meeting began with the recognition of Tiogo Magden, owner of Mozzarella’s Pizza in East Northport, for his longstanding support of district events and activities through countless charitable acts over many years. Additionally, the Board recognized two of its members, Dr. Sara Siddiqui and Deborah Weiss, as part of the New York State School Boards Association’s Recognition Program, in which board members display an outstanding commitment to completing NYSSBA training initiatives that enhance their knowledge and skills.

Concluding the recognitions, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kenneth Bossert and the Board commended the outstanding efforts of the teaching staff in observance of Teachers Appreciation Week, followed by honoring the district’s principals in recognition of Principals Appreciation Day, which was May 8.