Board reappoints Dr. Michelle Miller as superintendent and names Dr. Kristen Deichler assistant superintendent
November 26, 2025 | South Fayette Township SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
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The South Fayette Township School District board approved two leadership appointments and a slate of personnel actions at its meeting.
In a roll-call vote, trustees elected Dr. Michelle Miller as superintendent for a five-year term beginning July 1, 2026, and continuing through June 30, 2031. The motion was moved and seconded and recorded affirmative votes from trustees during the roll call; the chair announced the motion carries.
The board then separately elected Dr. Kristen Deichler as assistant superintendent on a five-year term beginning July 1, 2026. That motion also passed on a roll-call vote.
Before the roll calls, the superintendent had read a slate of personnel items the board took together (items 16). Those included hiring Terry Genssel as a bus driver; hiring Maria Lyden as a permanent substitute special-education teacher beginning about Dec. 4 through June 5; an EPR appointment for Christina Chesno as elementary special-education team lead effective Dec. 11 through the end of the year; approval of Claire Kucarovy as a long-term third-grade substitute from Dec. 17 through May 7; a leave of absence request for Tommy Jo Tracy for the remainder of the school year; and various coach appointments for the 2026 season.
Board President read a statement expressing "sincere enthusiasm and gratitude" for the reappointments. Dr. Miller responded, "Those words are so kind, and it is truly a privilege to continue to lead this school district," and said District leadership and community support made the work possible.
Votes at a glance
- Consent agenda (items 16): approved by voice vote.
- Personnel items (items 16): approved by motion.
- Item 7 (Dr. Michelle Miller appointment): approved (roll-call vote; affirmative votes recorded).
- Item 8 (Dr. Kristen Deichler appointment): approved (roll-call vote; affirmative votes recorded).
- Education trip for band director to Midwest Clinic (Dec. 1719): approved; costs charged to the high school budget.
- Athletics items (16), construction items (18), and miscellaneous items 1 & 2: all approved on motions taken together.
The board did not record any opposing votes during the items listed in the meeting transcript.
In a roll-call vote, trustees elected Dr. Michelle Miller as superintendent for a five-year term beginning July 1, 2026, and continuing through June 30, 2031. The motion was moved and seconded and recorded affirmative votes from trustees during the roll call; the chair announced the motion carries.
The board then separately elected Dr. Kristen Deichler as assistant superintendent on a five-year term beginning July 1, 2026. That motion also passed on a roll-call vote.
Before the roll calls, the superintendent had read a slate of personnel items the board took together (items 16). Those included hiring Terry Genssel as a bus driver; hiring Maria Lyden as a permanent substitute special-education teacher beginning about Dec. 4 through June 5; an EPR appointment for Christina Chesno as elementary special-education team lead effective Dec. 11 through the end of the year; approval of Claire Kucarovy as a long-term third-grade substitute from Dec. 17 through May 7; a leave of absence request for Tommy Jo Tracy for the remainder of the school year; and various coach appointments for the 2026 season.
Board President read a statement expressing "sincere enthusiasm and gratitude" for the reappointments. Dr. Miller responded, "Those words are so kind, and it is truly a privilege to continue to lead this school district," and said District leadership and community support made the work possible.
Votes at a glance
- Consent agenda (items 16): approved by voice vote.
- Personnel items (items 16): approved by motion.
- Item 7 (Dr. Michelle Miller appointment): approved (roll-call vote; affirmative votes recorded).
- Item 8 (Dr. Kristen Deichler appointment): approved (roll-call vote; affirmative votes recorded).
- Education trip for band director to Midwest Clinic (Dec. 1719): approved; costs charged to the high school budget.
- Athletics items (16), construction items (18), and miscellaneous items 1 & 2: all approved on motions taken together.
The board did not record any opposing votes during the items listed in the meeting transcript.
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