Board reception draws together elected officials

Discovering opportunities for collaboration was the focus of conversation at this year’s board reception, which was attended by Fayetteville-Manlius School District leaders and local elected officials.

Representatives from the school district, the villages of Fayetteville and Manlius, the Town of Manlius, and the state Assembly attended the Oct. 3 event, which was held at Eagle Hill Middle School and catered by the F-M Food Services Department. The event is typically held annually, but had been on a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Those in attendance said the reception helps promote and strengthen relationships amongst the community’s elected officials.

The following images were captured during the Oct. 3 reception for local elected officials at F-M.

A group of board members and elected officials stand together for a photo
F-M Board of Education members and local elected officials share a conversation on Oct. 3. Pictured, from left, are Daryll Wheeler (F-M Board of Education), Town Councilor William Nicholson (Town of Manlius), Town Councilor Heather Waters (Town of Manlius), Sarah Fitzgerald (F-M Board of Education) and Rebecca Cohen (F-M Board of Education).
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Town of Manlius Deputy Supervisor Sara Bollinger (left) stands with F-M Board of Education Vice President Sharon Lindars.
Assemblyman Al Stirpe and F-M Superintendent Craig J. Tice
New York State Assemblyman Al Stirpe (left) and F-M Superintendent of Schools Craig J. Tice attend the Oct. 3 reception at Eagle Hill Middle School.
Cynthia Hefti and John Deer stand together for a photo
Town of Manlius Supervisor John Deer (left) and F-M Board of Education member Cynthia Hefti take a moment from their conservation to smile for a photo.
Jason Catalino and Michael Crowell smile for a photo
F-M Board of Education member Jason Catalino (left) and Town of Manlius Police Chief Michael Crowell share a conversation during the reception.
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Village of Fayetteville Trustee Mark Matt (left) stands with F-M Board of Education member Kelly Fumarola (center) and Town of Manlius Councilor Elaine Denton (right).