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South Fayette Board of School Directors

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Above: Board members are (l to r): William Newcomer, Thomas Welch, Vincent Lamberti, Denise Ford, Leonard Fornella, Alan Wood, Todd Petrillo, Christopher Niemann, and Lena Hannah

This nine member Board of School Directors, elected by the people of the township for a term
of four years, is responsible for school policy. According to state law, they must be 18 years of age and serve without pay.

Regular meetings are held on a monthly basis. The Committee Meeting, which serves as a work session for the board, is held the third Tuesday of each month. The Board votes on school policies and other items at its regular meeting which is held the fourth Tuesday of the month. Both are held at 7 p.m. in the High School Conference Center. The exception is the Reorganization Meeting which will be held on the first Monday in December. All meetings are publicly advertised in local newspapers and are open to the public at large.

Denise W. Ford, President

Years as South Fayette Resident: 12
Elected to Board: 2002
Profession: Homemaker/Volunteer (former attorney)
Educational Background: Kent State University (B.S., Special Education)
Duquesne University (Juris Doctor)
School Voice Mail: 438
E-Mail: ford@southfayette.org

William Newcomer

South Fayette Resident Since 2004
Elected to Board: 2005
Profession: Senior Business Consultant, Adonix, Inc.
Educational Background: Penn State University (B.S. in Business Management)
School Voice Mail: 439
E-Mail: wnewcomer@southfayette.org

Leonard Fornella

South Fayette Resident Since 1953 (lifelong)
Elected to Board: 1980
Profession: Attorney, Shareholder and Director in Heintzman, Warren, Wise & Fornella, P.C.
Educational Background: Graduate of South Fayette High School (1971, Class Valedictorian)
The Pennsylvania State University (1975, B. S. with Highest Distinction in Honors Program)
University of Pittsburgh (1978, Juris Doctor)
School Voice Mail: 433
E-Mail: fornella@southfayette.org

Lena Hannah

South Fayette Resident Since 2000
Elected to Board: 2005
Profession: Secretary/Patient Billing Rep. for B.N. Roy MD and Associates
School Voice Mail: 430
E-Mail: lhannah@southfayette.org

Vincent Lamberti

South Fayette Resident Since 1987
Elected to Board: 1995
Profession: Manager, Calgon Carbon Corporation
Educational Background: University of Pittsburgh (B.A.)
School Voice Mail: 431
E-Mail: lamberti@southfayette.org

Christopher Niemann

Years as South Fayette Resident: 14 years
Elected to Board: 2003
Profession: Facilities Management, University of Pittsburgh
Educational Background: Kansas State University (B.S. in construction management)
School Voice Mail: 437
E-Mail: cniemann@southfayette.org

Todd Petrillo

South Fayette Resident Since 1965
Elected to Board: 2003
Profession: South Fayette Township Public Works Department
Educational Background: South Fayette Graduate
School Voice Mail: 434
E-Mail: tpetrillo@southfayette.org

Thomas A. Welch

South Fayette Resident Since 1991
Elected to Board: 1995
Profession: Teacher, North Hills Elementary School
Educational Background: Point Park College (B.S.)
University of Pittsburgh (Master's Degree in Education)
School Voice Mail: 435
E-Mail: welch@southfayette.org

Alan Wood

South Fayette Resident Since 1987
Elected to Board: 1997
Profession: Mechanical Designer
Educational Background: Technician Training School - Certified Electrician
Community College of Allegheny County - Computer Courses
Pittsburgh Technical Institute - Computer Automated Drafting and Design
School Voice Mail: 422
E-Mail: awood@southfayette.org

Ruth Bell, Board Secretary

E-Mail: bell@southfayette.org

The mission of the South Fayette Township School District, as an integral part of the community, is to foster development and growth of each student's full academic, artistic and athletic potential by providing exemplary opportunities in a caring, safe, positive environment; to promote lifelong learning, and to cultivate ethical, responsible, contributing members in a global society.