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.
Leonard Fornella, President
- 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
William Newcomer, Vice 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
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Teresa Burroughs
- 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
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
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
David Bruening
- South Fayette Resident Since 1999
- Elected to Board: 2009
- Profession: Attorney
- Educational Background: BSBA from Bowling Green Masters from Bowling Green
Ruth Bell, Board Secretary
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Contact the
South Fayette School Board:
Click on the names below to send a message via e-mail.
Leonard Fornella, President
Voice Mail: 412-221-4542, ext. 433
William Newcomer, Vice President
Voice Mail: 412-221-4542, ext. 439
Teresa Burroughs
Voice Mail: 412-221-4542, ext. 443
Lena Hannah
Voice Mail: 412-221-4542, ext. 430
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
David Bruening
Voice Mail: 412-221-4542, ext. 432
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