Fox Chapel Area School Authority
Overview
The Fox Chapel Area School Authority meets monthly during periods of construction/renovation to discuss construction-related issues during the planning, pre-construction, construction, and post-construction phases of capital improvement projects being undertaken in the Fox Chapel Area School District. When there are no construction/renovation projects, the Authority meets a minimum of once a year, and at times quarterly, if necessary. Initiatives are presented to the Authority, and its members discuss the plans, ask questions, make suggestions, and recommend to approve or deny proceeding with the matter to the superintendent and the administration of the district.
The Authority also:
• Reviews the payment of bills and makes recommendations for the payment of monthly invoices to the superintendent and the administration of the district;
• Reviews contract language and makes recommendations on industry best practices;
• Reviews work that needs to be performed in the school district and offers suggestions on methods, contractors, products, etc.;
• Reviews change orders and recommends approval to the superintendent and the administration of the district and/or offers suggestions on alternate methods for completing projects;
• Discusses industry trends and experiences to avoid making costly mistakes; and
• Acts as an industry adviser and resource for district administration by helping to solve complex construction matters.
Meeting Dates
The Fox Chapel Area School Authority will meet on the following dates:
- Monday, April 28, 2025
- Monday, May 19, 2025
- Monday, June 23, 2025
- Monday, July 28, 2025
- Monday, August 25, 2025
- Monday, September 29, 2025
- Monday, October 27, 2025
- Monday, November 24, 2025
- Monday, December 15, 2025
- Monday. January 20, 2026
Unless indicated otherwise, meetings begin at 8 a.m. and are held in the staff development room at the Fox Chapel Area School District administration building, 611 Field Club Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15238.
Meeting Documents
April 28, 2025
March 24, 2025
February 24, 2025
January 21, 2025
• Meeting Documents
• Minutes for Reorganization Meeting
• Minutes for Regular Business Meeting
October 28, 2024
August 26, 2024
June 24, 2024
May 16, 2024
April 29, 2024
Current Bylaws & Past Amendments to Bylaws
Members
Chairman
Richard Ranii
Retired, Massaro Corporation, Allegheny County Department of Community Development
Authority Board member since 2013
Vice Chairman
Keith Fenton
Cardiovascular Specialty Manager, AstraZeneca
Authority Board member since 2016
Treasurer
Warner N. Macklin III
Chairman and Managing Director, FoxChase Advisors LLC
Authority Board member since 2020
Secretary
Bryan Thomas
Manager of Construction Projects, Dick's Sporting Goods
Authority Board member since 2020
Assistant Treasurer/Assistant Secretary
Robert Saunders
Founder and Vice President, Momentum, Inc.
Authority Board member since 1995
Fox Chapel Area School Board Representatives
Marybeth Dadd
School Board President
Ron Frank
School Board Vice President
FCASD Administration Representatives
Mary Catherine Reljac, Ed.D.
Superintendent
David McCommons, Ed.D.
Deputy Superintendent
Daniel Breitkreutz
Director of Ancillary Services
Linda Casile
Coordinator of Ancillary Services
Recording Secretary, Authority Board