Board accepts principal resignation and appoints TJ Salopek and Justin Libertore as principals

The South Fayette Township SD Board approved a slate of personnel actions including the resignation of high‑school principal Dr. Natasha Dirda, effective June 30, 2026, and recommended hires for school leadership.

The board voted to hire TJ Salopek as high‑school principal, effective July 1, 2026, with an annual salary recorded in the packet as $145,000. Salopek thanked the board for the opportunity, described the appointment as an honor and said he looked forward to continuing initiatives begun with the outgoing principal.

The board also approved Justin Libertore as intermediate school principal (start date to be determined) with a salary listed in the packet as $141,000. Libertore, who said he lives in the district and whose children attend district schools, thanked the board and said he looked forward to returning to the district.

Why it matters: leadership transitions at both the high school and intermediate levels affect staffing, program continuity and the administrative chain of command; the board’s motions included salary figures placed on the public record during the personnel approvals.

Votes and attribution: the personnel slate (items 1–9) was moved, seconded and approved after a brief roll call; the minutes record ‘Aye’ votes and the motion as carried. Appointees addressed the board and were congratulated by members.

What’s next: the district will finalize start dates and transition plans; staff and board indicated a desire to communicate with the school community about the upcoming leadership changes.