Dear Editor:
I would like to start off by thanking everyone who ran for the Board of Education you demonstrated your true concern for our educational system. I wish the best to each and every one of you. I would like to thank my wife Angela and my children Sal and Amanda for their patients and drive to bring us success. Especially my son who I asked to not only manage my campaign, but was not there about as much as I was going door to door. As for our family and friends who gave of their time placing out flyers, worked at the polls, signed my petition and made phone calls upon my behalf my deepest gratitude goes out to you. This campaign has rekindled some past friendships and sparked many new ones. To the voters who came out to vote and especially those who had the confidence in me to cast a ballot on my behalf I thank you all. To my special friend Bob Campanella who not only wrote an endorsement but did a lot of work from his home on my behalf I thank you very much. A lot of work went on behind the scenes by many individuals and I appreciate each and every one of you.
As I now roll up my sleeves and begin my journey on the Board of Education I am looking forward to working with the other members, school administrators and staff and especially with the children and parents. Always keeping the taxpayers in mind I will do my best to curb what may be considered unnecessary spending. I am always open to dialogue whether you have children in our schools or not because by all of us working together in a harmonious manner our children reap the benefits of success for their future.
Salvatore Manente Sr.
Board of Education Trustee Elect