My dear friends in the Fayetteville-Manlius Community,

Please know that my heart is overflowing with gratitude for so many of you who did so much to assist us in the recent successful campaign for the F-M Board of Education. Several of you signed my petition, some of you wrote letters of endorsement on my behalf, many allowed us to place signs on your lawns, scores of you encouraged me and hundreds of you voted for me. I am especially grateful to my beloved husband, my wonderful children and their spouses (near and far) our granddaughters and my faithful siblings as they have all been tireless as my cheerleaders, sounding boards and worker bees. Thank you one and all.

Serving on our board of education is a serious commitment; please be assured that I take this sacred trust very seriously. I pledge to all of you in the community, whether or not you voted for me, that the students in our district will remain my “North Star.” I congratulate the other re-elected members, Elena Romano and Kim Swanson, and look forward to our collaboration as we meet the challenges ahead.

As an F-M graduate and lifelong member of the F-M community, I take great pride in our school system and intend to do all in my power to help to maintain the vision and excellence we all expect. Please know I will always be open to community feedback or questions.

Daryll Fitch Wheeler

Fayetteville