3680 Old Oakdale Road
McDonald, PA 15057-2580
(412) 221-4542, Ext. 407
Fax: (724) 693-2883

Mission Statement

The mission of the South Fayette School District, in partnership with the community, is to cultivate academic, artistic, and athletic excellence by instilling a spirit of collaboration and communication to develop confident, ethical and responsible leaders.

South Fayette Township School District

School Board

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.

 

William Newcomer, President

  • 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

Teresa Burroughs, Vice President

  • South Fayette Resident Since 1989
  • Elected to Board: 2007
  • Profession: E-Rate / FCC Regulatory Consultant for K-12 and Multiple System Operators, School Volunteer, President Boys' Basketball Booster, Daisy Troup #119 Co- Leader, PTA Member and Full-time Mom
  • Educational Background: West Virginia University, Business Administration
  • School Voice Mail: 443
  • E-Mail: tburroughs@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

Alan Vezzi
  • South Fayette Township Resident since 1961 (lifelong)
  • Elected to Board: 2009

  • Profession; Senior Service Account Engineer, Siemens Industry, Inc.

  • Education; Graduate of South Fayette School District (1979)

    Gannon University, BS Electrical Engineering Technology

  • School Voice Mail: 431
  • E-Mail: avezzi@southfayette.org 

Frank Morelli

  • South Fayette Resident Since 1978
  • Elected to Board: 2007
  • Profession: Biopharmaceutical Territory Sales Specialist
  • Educational Background: West Virginia University, Marketing
  • School Voice Mail: 444
  • E-Mail: fmorelli@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  

Jeff Smith

  • South Fayette Resident Since 1978
  • Elected to Board: 2007
  • Profession: Insurance Agent
  • Educational Background: West Virginia University - BS Mathematics
  • School Voice Mail: 445
  • E-Mail: jsmith@southfayette.org  

William Sray

  • Born, raised and retired in South Fayette Township
  • Elected to Board:  2009
  • Profession:  Licensed Funeral Director, Former owner/manager of Sray Funeral Home in New Jersey for 41

  • Education: Graduate of South Fayette High School (1960)Graduate of The Pennsylvania State University B.S. (1964)Graduate of American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service, New York  (1968)

  • School Voice Mail: 442
  • E-Mail: wsray@southfayette.org

Ruth Bell, Board Secretary
 
 

Contact the
South Fayette School Board:
Click on the names below to send a message via e-mail.

 

William Newcomer, President
Voice Mail: 412-221-4542, ext. 439

Teresa Burrough, Vice President
Voice Mail: 412-221-4542, ext. 443

Leonard Fornella
Voice Mail: 412-221-4542, ext. 433

Alan Vezzi

Frank Morelli
Voice Mail: 412-221-4542, ext. 444

Christopher Niemann
Voice Mail: 412-221-4542, ext. 437

Todd Petrillo
Voice Mail: 412-221-4542, ext. 434

Jeff Smith
Voice Mail: 412-221-4542, ext. 445

William Sray

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