Public Meeting Agenda: September 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Board Work Session

1. Call to Order

Speaker(s): Darla Grandy

2. Adoption of Agenda

Speaker(s): Darla Grandy

3. Opportunity for Public Comment on Agenda Items

4. Student Report

5. Secretary's Report

Speaker(s): Mrs. Sabrina Murray

6. Consent Agenda

Speaker(s): Mrs. Darla Grandy

Description: Board approval is requested for the following items:

1. Minutes of the August 21, 2026, Regular Board Meeting, and the September 14, 2026, Board Work Session

2. Bills to be Affirmed and Approved
General Fund

Affirmed for August
Approved for September

Capital Reserve Fund

Affirmed for August
Approved for September

Cafeteria Fund

Affirmed for August
Approved for September

3. Financial Reports

Account
Payroll
General Fund
Capital Reserve
High School Activites
Middle School Activities
Cafeteria

4. Field Trips

September 22, 2026	Teens that Care Approximately 10 students will visit area nursing homes to deliver flowers to the residents.	$78.80
September 30, 2026	Natural Helpers Approximately 20 students will attend the Youth Leadership Conference at Mercer County Behavioral Health in Mercer, PA	$366.85
October 1, 2026	Guidance Department Approximately 40 students will attend the college and career fair for 11th and 12th grade students at Theil College.	N/A
October 13, 2026	5th Grade Art Club and Band Approximately 55 students will attend the Greenville Symphony and Butler Institute of American Art.	$497.65
October 29, and November 19, 2026	Teens that Care Approximately 30 students will assist with packing bags for the community food drive at the Salvation Army in Sharon, PA.	$159.60
December 15, 2026	Approximately 25 students will organize donated toys for families in need throughout the Shenango Valley at the Salvation Army in Sharon, PA.	$159.60

7. Unfinished Business

Speaker(s): Mrs. Darla Grandy

8. Finance Report

Speaker(s): Mr. Jerry Trontel

8.A. Engagement Agreement

Speaker(s): Mr. Jerry Trontel

Description: Board approval is requested for the Engagement Agreement with the Reschini Group to prepare the IRS forms 1094 and 1095 at the rate of $6.50 per form as required by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, and a $500 annual minimum charge.

8.B. Resolution #10 of 2026

Speaker(s): Mr. Jerry Trontel

Description: Board approval is requested for Resolution #10 of 2026 directing the Mercer County Tax Claim Bureau not to collect delinquent real estate taxes on behalf of the Sharpsville Area School District.

8.C. Resolution #11 of 2026

Speaker(s): Mr. Jerry Trontel

Description: Board approval is requested for Resolution #11 of 2026 approving the appointment of a solicitor interest assessment, and attorney fees and collection fees added to the amount collected as part of unpaid real estate taxes for delinquent accounts.

8.D. Agreement with Portnoff Law Associates, Ltd.

Speaker(s): Mr. Jerry Trontel

Description: Board approval is requested for the agreement with Portnoff Law Associates, Ltd., for the collection of delinquent real estate taxes as presented.

9. Curriculum/Technology Report

Speaker(s): Mr. Kevin Setterberg

10. Policy Report

Speaker(s): Mr. Brian Foltz

11. Personnel Report

Speaker(s): Mrs. Rosemary Ferguson

11.A. Unpaid Leave of Absences

Speaker(s): Mrs. Rosemary Ferguson

Description: Board approval is requested for the following unpaid leave of absences.

August 3-14, 2026	Andrew Kocis
August 20, 2026	Deanna Abdelhaq

11.B. Sponsors and Advisors

Speaker(s): Mrs. Rosemary Ferguson

Description: Board approval is requested for the 2026–2027 sponsors and advisors.

Band Auxiliary 3	Abbey Ferrer, pending submission of all required paperwork.	$1,177.00
Band Auxiliary 4	Kayla Johnson	$1,177.00

11.C. Cafeteria Resignation

Speaker(s): Mrs. Rosemary Ferguson

11.D. New Hire Cafeteria

Speaker(s): Mrs. Rosemary Ferguson

Description: Board approval is requested to hire Gina DelFratte as a 2.25 hour per day general cafeteria worker, effective Septemeber 8, 2026.

11.E. Volunteers/Chaperones

Speaker(s): Mrs. Rosemary Ferguson

Description: Board approval for the following volunteers for the 2026–2027 school year.

Tammie Lynne Settle
Mark Settle

12. Building and Grounds Report

Speaker(s): Mr. Russell Adkins

12.A. Building Usage Request -Sharpsville Volleyball Boosters

Speaker(s): Mr. Russell Adkins

Description: Board approval is requested for Sharpsville Volleyball Boosters to use the High School and Middle School Gymnasiums on Saturday, March 6, 2027, from 7 AM to 6 PM and on Saturday, March 13, 2027, from 7 AM to 5 PM with a waiver of the Facility Fees and Personnel Fees totaling $1,072.75.

12.B. Building Usage Request-Elementary PTO

Speaker(s): Mr. Russell Adkins

Description: Board approval is requested for the Sharpsville Elementary PTO to use the Elementary Gym on Friday, December 4, 2026, from 3:45 to 5 PM and Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 8 AM to 1 PM to hold a Christmas event with a waiver of all fees.

12.C. Building Usage-Girls Basketball Boosters

Speaker(s): Mr. Russell Adkins

Description: Board approval is requested for Sharpsville Girls Basketball Boosters to use the High School Gymnasium for an Alumni Basketball game on Saturday, November 28, 2026, from 6 PM to 9 PM with a waiver of the facility fee and a personnel fee of $214.55.

12.D. Turf Tank

Speaker(s): Mr. Russell Adkins

Description: Board approval is requested for the Turf Tank agreement as presented.

13. Negotiations Report

Speaker(s): Mr. Kevin Setterberg

14. Public Relations

Speaker(s): Mrs. Laura Fette

15. Cafeteria Report

Speaker(s): Mrs. Margaret Hurl

16. Athletic Report

Speaker(s): Mr. John Heutsche

16.A. Football Coach

Speaker(s): Mr. John Heutsche

Description: Board approval is requested for the following football coach for the 2026–2027 school year.

Name	Position	Salary
Dan Henwood	Volunteer	N/A

16.B. Soccer Coach

Speaker(s): Mr. John Heutsche

Description: Board approval is requested for the following soccer coach for the 2026-2027 school year.

Name	Position	Salary
Cole Clary	Voluneer	N/A

16.C. Wrestling Coaches

Speaker(s): Mr. John Heutsche

Description: Board approval is requested for the following wrestling coaches for the 2026-2027 school year.

Boys'

Name	Position	Salary
Tim Findley	Head Coach (STEP MAX)	$8,121.00
Peyton Schell	Assistan Coach (STEP 90%)	$4,751.10
Phil Bucher	7/8 Grade 1/2 (STEP MAX)	$924.00
Mike Connors	7/5 Grade 1/2 (STEP MAX)	$924.00
Tom Findley	Volunteer	N/A
Jeff Myers	Volunteer—Pending the submission of all required paperwork	N/A
George Colich	Volunteer—Pending the submission of all required paperwork	N/A
Tom Masters	Volunteer	N/A
Curt Springer	Volunteer	N/A
Brian Burdett	Volunteer	N/A
Keith Knicely	Volunteer—Pending on the submission of all required paperwork	N/A
Dave Hast	Volunteer—Pending on the submission of all required paperwork	N/A
Justin Angermeier	Volunteer	N/A
Caullin Summers	Volunteer	N/A
Ben Bucher	Volunteer	N/A
Kyle Maxwell	Volunteer	N/A
Justin Michaels	Volunteer	N/A
Danny Wanchisn	Volunteer	N/A

Girls'

Name	Position	Salry
Tom Findley	Head Coach (STEP MAX)	$8,121.00
Jeff Myers	Assistant—Pending the submission of all required paperwork (STEP MAX)	$5,279.00
George Colich	7/8 Grade—Pending the submission of all required paperwork (STEP MAX)	$1,848.00
Tom Masters	Volunteer	N/A
Tim Findley	Volunteer	N/A
Peyton Schell	Volunteer	N/A
Caullin Summers	Volunteer	N/A
Brian Burdett	Volunteer	N/A
Curt Springer	Volunteer	N/A
Amber Hast	Volunteer	N/A
Dave Hast	Volunteer — Pending the submission of all required paperwork	N/A
Ben Bucher	Volunteer	N/A
Phil Bucher	Volunteer	N/A
Mike Conners	Volunteer	N/A
Kyle Maxwell	Volunteer	N/A
Justin Angermeier	Volunteer	N/A
Keith Knicely	Volunteer—Pending the submission of all required paperwork	N/A
Justin Michaels	Volunteer	N/A
Kat Hurley	Volunteer—Pending the submission of all required paperwork	N/A
Kendall Rodgers	Volunteer—Pending the submission of all required paperwork	N/A
Hayley White	Volunteer—Pending the submission of all required paperwork	N/A
Lillian Morrison	Volunteer—Pending the submission of all required paperwork	N/A

Elementary

Name	Position	Salary
Jason Engtrom	Volunteer Head Coach	N/A
Dave Shreckenghost	Volunteer-Pending the submission of all required paperwork	N/A
David Shreckenghost	Volunteer-Pending the submission of all required paperwork	N/A
Ken Rodgers	Volunteer	N/A
Andy Lauffer	Volunteer	N/A
Jim Totin	Volunteer	N/A
Paul Graban	Volunteer	N/A
Dustin Ohl	Volunteer	N/A
Terry Balensky	Volunteer	N/A
Justin Yuran	Volunteer	N/A
Andy Holsopple	Vounteer	N/A

16.D. Girls' Basketball Coaches

Speaker(s): Mr. John Heutsche

Description: Board approval is requested for the following Girls' Basketball Coaches for the 2026-2027 school year.

Varsity

Name	Position	Salary
Rob Hubbard	Head Varsity Coach (STEP MAX)	$8,121.00
Mark Ramsey	First Assistant (STEP 90% )	$4,751.10

7/8 Grade

Name	Position	Salary
Ron Hubbard	7/8 Grade Head Coach (STEP MAX)	$1,848.00
Jenna Stowe	Volunteer	N/A

Elementary

Name	Position	Salary
Mike Anglin	Volunteer	N/A
Julie Bell	Volunteer	N/A
Jordan Cataldi	Volunteer	N/A
Braden Telesz	Volunteer	N/A
Billy Marstellar	Volunteer — Pending the submission of all required paperwork	N/A
Jordan Mesmer	Volunteer	N/A

16.E. Track and Field Coaches

Speaker(s): Mr. John Heutsche

Description: Board approval is requested for the 2026-2027 Track and Field Coaches.

Name	Position	Salary
Mindy Frazer-Epstein	Head Coach (STEP MAX)	$5,659.00
Mat Macchia	First Assistant (STEP 80%)	$2,942.40
Steve Piccirilli	First Assistant 1/2 (STEP MAX)	$1,839.00
Heather Schell	First Assistant 1/2 (STEP MAX)	$1,839.00
Isabella Schell	7/8 Grade (STEP MAX)
Ray Cebula	Volunteer	N/A
Adam Spaulding	Volunteer	N/A
Shawn Bresnahan	Volunteer	N/A
Jenny Miller	Volunteer	N/A
Molly Campbell	Volunteer	N/A
Holly Jackson	Volunteer	N/A
Morgan Grandy	Volunteer	N/A
Russ Thompson	Volunteer	N/A

16.F. Boys' Basketball Coaches

Speaker(s): Mr. John Heutsche

Description: Board approval is requested for the Boys' Basketball Coaches for the 2026–2027 school year.

Varsity

Name	Position	Salary
Mike Williams	Head Coach (STEP MAX)	$8,121.00
Emily Brown	First Assistant (STEP MAX)	$5,279.00
Tom Roskos	Second Assistant (STEP 80%)	$2,954.40
Andrew Kimpan	Volunteer—Pending the submission of all required paperwork.	N/A
Connor Martin	Volunteer—Pending the submission of all required paperwork	N/A

.
Middle School

John Heutsche	Volunteer — Pending the submission of all required paperwork	N/A
Brian Pifer	Volunteer — Pending the submission of all required paperwork	N/A
Evan Leary	Volunteer	N/A
Mac Hartman	Volunteer—Pending the submission of all required paperwork	N/A

Elementary

Tom Roskos	Volunteer	N/A
John Heutsche	Volunteer—Pending the submission of all required paperwork
Brian Campbell	Volunteer Pending the submission of all required paperwork	N/A
Luke Perrine	Volunteer	N/A
Mike Burt	Volunteer	N/A

17. Mercer County Career Center Report

Speaker(s): Mrs. Rosemary Ferguson

18. Midwestern Intermediate Unit IV Report

Speaker(s): Mr. Brian Foltz

18.A. Teen Parenting Consortium Agreement

Speaker(s): Mr. Brian Foltz

Description: Board approval is requested to authorize the Midwestern Intermediate Unit IV, to submit an application on behalf of the District to continue participation in the regional Education Leading to Employment and Career Training (ELECT) program consortium. If awarded, the Board further authorizes MIU IV, as administrator of the consortium, to implement the ELECT program on behalf of the District, including receipt and expenditure of grant funds and execution of program activities as outlined in the approved application and consortium agreement.

19. Superintendent's Report

Speaker(s): Mr. John Vannoy

19.A. STA Bus Drivers

Speaker(s): Mr. John Vannoy

Description: Board approval is requested for the following additional STA Bus Drivers:

Name	Effective Date
Richard Falvo	August 21, 2026
Duane Confer	August 24, 2026
Michael Starr	August 25, 2026
Karen Thompson	September 10, 2026

19.B. Psychiatric Partial Hospitalization Program Linkage Agreement

Description: Board approval is requested for the Psychiatric Partial Hospitalization Program Linkage Agreement with Sharon Regional Health System as presented.

19.C. Information Dates

Speaker(s): Mr. John Vannoy

Description:

Homcoming Parade	Thursday, September 17, 2026
Homecoming Game	Friday, September 18, 2026
Homecoming Dance	Saturday, September 19, 2026
September Board Meeting	Monday, September 21, 2026
Staff In Service Day	Monday, September 28, 2026
No School—Columbus Day	Monday, October 12, 2026
Board Work Session	Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Regular Board Meeting	Monday, October 19, 2026
Parent Teacher Conferences—Elementary School Only	Friday, October 23, 2026
Board Work Session	Monday, November 9, 2026
Community Dinner Theatre	Thursday, November 12, 2026
Fall Play	November 12, 13, and 14, 2026 at 7 PM
PTO Craft Show	Saturday, November 14, 2026
Thanksgiving Break—No School	November 25-30, 2026
Board Reorganization Meeting Regular Board Meeting	December 1, 2026

September 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Board Work Session

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