Chairman Dale Crafton, Vice Chairman Mike Blackburn, Dan Cunningham, Patrick Mapes, Michael Necessary, Cecil Raymond, Jean Shonkwiler, Oren Sutherlin, Joseph Trimboli, Directors Curtis Casbon, Jim Feist, Phillip Gardner, Lee Lonzo, Pam Noble, Michael Powell, Directors-Elect Phil Hoskins, Roger Weaver, John Williams, Commissioner Blake Ress, Associate Commissioner Ray Craft, Assistant Commissioners Bobby Cox, Sandy Searcy, Theresia Wynns, Sports Information Director Jim Russell and Attorney Robert Baker.

The minutes of the April 30, 2001 meeting were recommended for approval. A motion for approval was made by Oren Sutherlin; seconded by Jean Shonkwiler; motion passed 8-0.

Joe Pate of Associated Sports Productions, Inc. appeared before the Executive Committee to present the annual report on revenues generated by television and broadcasting rights during 2000-01.

Associate Commissioner Craft reported on the general format, sites and other preliminary plans for the 2001-02 Boys and Girls Cross Country Tournament Series. Mr. Craft presented the following format:

Sectional Tuesday, October 9, 2001

Regional Saturday, October 13, 2001

Semi-State Saturday, October 20, 2001

State Saturday, October 27, 2001

A motion to approve the recommendations for the cross country tournament series was made by Cecil Raymond; seconded by Dan Cunningham; motion passed 8-0.

Assistant Commissioner Wynns reported on the general format, sites and other preliminary plans for the 2001-02 Boys Tennis Tournament Series. Sectional and regional host sites changes for 2001-02 are outlined below:

A motion to approve the recommendations for the boys tennis tournament series was made by Joseph Trimboli; seconded by Patrick Mapes; motion passed 8-0.

Assistant Commissioner Wynns reported on the general format, sites and other preliminary plans for the 2001-02 Boys and Girls Soccer Tournament Series. Due to the growth of girls soccer, some realignment has become necessary. Changes in sectional, regional, and semi-state host sites for girls soccer are listed below:

A motion to approve the recommendations for the boys and girls soccer tournament series was made by Dan Cunningham; seconded by Oren Sutherlin; motion passed 8-0.

Associate Commissioner Craft reported on the general format, sites and other preliminary plans for the 2001-02 Girls Golf Tournament Series:

A motion to approve the recommendations for the girls golf tournament series was made by Patrick Mapes; seconded by Michael Necessary; motion passed 8-0.

Assistant Commissioner Searcy presented the proposed softball sectional alignment for 2002 and 2003 as outlined below:

1. East Chicago Central, Gary Roosevelt, Gary Wallace, Gary West Side, Hammond, Highland, Lake Central, Munster

2. Chesterton, Crown Point, Hobart, Kankakee Valley, Lowell, Merrillville, Portage, Valparaiso

3. LaPorte, Michigan City, Plymouth, S.B. Adams, S.B. Clay, S.B. LaSalle, S.B. Riley, S.B. Washington

4. Concord, Elkhart Central, Elkhart Memorial, Goshen, Mishawaka, Northridge, Penn

5. Carroll (Fort Wayne), Columbia City, DeKalb, East Noble, Huntington North, Warsaw, Wawasee

6. Bellmont, F.W. Dwenger, F.W. Northrop, F.W. North Side, F.W. Snider, F.W. South Side, F.W. Wayne, Homestead

7. Harrison (West Lafayette), Kokomo, Lafayette Jefferson, Logansport, Marion, McCutcheon

8. Anderson, Anderson Highland, Jay County, Muncie Central, Muncie Southside, New Castle, Pendleton Heights, Richmond

10. Avon, Ben Davis, Brownsburg, Decatur Central, Indpls. Northwest, Pike, Plainfield

12. Columbus East, Columbus North, Connersville, East Central, Shelbyville, South Dearborn

13. Center Grove, Franklin, Franklin Central, Greenwood, Perry Meridian, Roncalli, Southport, Whiteland

14. Bloomington North, Bloomington South, Martinsville, Mooresville, Northview, Owen Valley, Terre Haute North, Terre Haute South

15. Bedford North Lawrence, Floyd Central, Jeffersonville, Jennings County, Madison, New Albany, Seymour

16. Boonville, Castle, Evansville Central, Evansville Harrison, Evansville North, Evansville Reitz, Jasper, Vincennes Lincoln

17. Gary Mann, Gary Wirt, Griffith, Hammond Clark, Hammond Gavit, Hammond Morton, Hammond Noll

18. Andrean, Boone Grove, Calumet, Hanover Central, North Newton, Rensselaer Central, Wheeler

19. Culver Military, Glenn, Knox, Mishawaka Marian, New Prairie, North Judson, S.B. St. Joseph’s

20. Benton Central, Cass, Delphi, Rochester, Twin Lakes, Winamac, West Lafayette

21. Angola, Fairfield, Garrett, Lakeland, Jimtown, NorthWood, Prairie Heights, West Noble

22. F.W. Concordia, F.W. Elmhurst, F.W. Luers, Harding, Heritage, Leo, New Haven, Woodlan

23. Bluffton, Maconaquah, Manchester, Norwell, Peru, Tippecanoe Valley, Whitko

24. Alexandria, Blackford, Eastbrook, Elwood, Mississinewa, Northwestern, Oak Hill, Western

25. Crawfordsville, Hamilton Heights, Lebanon, North Montgomery, Southmont, Tipton, Western Boone

26. Centerville, Delta, Mt. Vernon (Fortville), New Palestine, Rushville, Union County, Winchester, Yorktown

27. Beech Grove, Brebeuf, Brown County, Indian Creek, Indianapolis Chatard, Speedway, Triton Central

29. Danville, Edgewood, Greencastle, North Putnam, South Vermillion, Sullivan, West Vigo

30. Gibson Southern, Mitchell, North Knox, Paoli, Pike Central, Princeton, Southridge, Washington

31. Charlestown, Crawford County, Corydon, Eastern (Pekin), North Harrison, Providence, Salem, Silver Creek

32. Evansville Bosse, Evansville Mater Dei, Evansville Memorial, Heritage Hills, Mount Vernon, North Posey, South Spencer, Tell City

33. Hebron, Kouts, LaCrosse, Lake Station Edison, Morgan Township, River Forest, Washington Township, Whiting

34. Argos, Bremen, Culver Community, LaVille, Michigan City Marquette, South Central, Triton, Westville

35. Bethany Christian, Central Noble, Eastside, Fremont, Hamilton, Lakewood Park Christian, Westview

36. Carroll (Flora), Caston, Frontier, Lafayette Central Catholic, North White, Pioneer, South Newton, Tri-County

37. Adams Central, Churubusco, F.W. Blackhawk Christian, F.W. Canterbury, F.W. Christian, South Adams, Southern Wells

38. Eastern (Greentown), Lakeview Christian, Madison-Grant, Northfield, North Miami, Taylor, Southwood, Wabash

39. Clinton Central, Clinton Prairie, Frankton, Lapel, Rossville, Sheridan, Tri-Central

40. Cambridge City Lincoln, Daleville, Knightstown, Monroe Central, Northeastern, Shenandoah, Wapahani, Wes-Del

41. Attica, Covington, Fountain Central, North Vermillion, Riverton Parke, Rockville, Seeger, Turkey Run

42. Cascade, Cloverdale, Eminence, Indpls. Ritter, Monrovia, South Putnam, Tri-West Hendricks

43. Eastern Hancock, Hauser, Heritage Christian (in 2003), Indpls. Lutheran, Indpls. Scecina, Morristown, Park Tudor

44. Bloomfield, Clay City, Eastern (Bloomfield), Linton-Stockton, North Central (Farmersburg), Shakamak, Union (Dugger), White River Valley

45. Jac-Cen-Del, Madison Shawe, Milan, Oldenburg Academy, North Decatur, Rising Sun, Southwestern, South Decatur

46. Austin, Clarksville, Lanesville, Graceland Christian, Henryville, New Washington, South Central (Elizabeth)

47. Barr-Reeve, Loogootee, North Daviess, Orleans, Shoals, Springs Valley, West Washington

48. Forest Park, New Harmony, Northeast Dubois, Oakland City Wood, South Knox, Tecumseh, Vincennes Rivet

A motion to approve the recommendations for the 2002 and 2003 softball realignment was made by Oren Sutherlin; seconded by Jean Shonkwiler; motion passed 8-0.

Assistant Commissioner Cox reported on the liability insurance coverage for 2001-02, which is provided by K&K Insurance Group Inc. Included in this proposal is the catastrophic liability coverage that has a locked-in premium that runs through the 2002-2003 school year. The general liability and excess liability coverage reflected double-digit increases in premiums. Mr. Cox presented the estimated cost of Directors and Officers liability coverage. Overall, the Association liability insurance premiums will be in excess of $200,000. Following discussion, Michael Necessary made a motion to accept the proposal of K&K Insurance Group, Inc; seconded by Joseph Trimboli; motion passed 8-0.

Chairman-Elect Oren Sutherlin proposed the following schedule for Executive Committee meeting dates during 2001-02:

Thursday, August 9

Thursday, September 6

Thursday, October 11

Friday, November 2

Tuesday, December 11

Thursday, January 10

Friday, February 15

Friday, March 22

Monday, April 29

Friday, June 7

A motion to approve the 2001-02 Executive Committee meeting schedule was made by Dan Cunningham; seconded by Joseph Trimboli; motion passed 8-0.

Personnel Committee Chairman Cecil Raymond presented a salary and benefits proposal covering all staff for 2001-02. Following discussion, a motion to approve the salary and benefits package for IHSAA staff was made by Joseph Trimboli; seconded by Oren Sutherlin; motion passed 9-0.

Commissioner Ress recommended a few adjustments in ticket prices and tournament director pay in the various tournament series.

Sectional: Boys and Girls Basketball, Football - $5.00 session ticket.

Regional: Football - $6.00; Boys Basketball and Girls Basketball season ticket - $9.00.

Semi-State: Football - $7.00.

State: Boys and Girls Swimming - $7.00 session ticket, $10.00 season ticket; Boys and Girls Track - $7.00.

Sectional: Boys and Girls Swimming - $100; Wrestling - $100.

Regional: Boys and Girls Track - $100; Softball - $75; Boys and Girls Basketball - $125; Wrestling (individual) -- $100.

Semi-State: Boys and Girls Basketball - $100; Boys and Girls Soccer - $100 .

State Semi-Final: Baseball Site Director - $75; Softball Site Director - $75; Volleyball Site Director - $75.

State Finals: Softball Site Director - $125.

A motion to approve the proposal was made by Cecil Raymond; seconded by Patrick Mapes; motion passed 8-0.

Commissioner Ress submitted a proposed budget for 2001-02. After review by the Executive Committee, a motion for approval was made by Oren Sutherlin; seconded by Cecil Raymond; motion passed 8-0.

Commissioner Ress reported a change in the procedure of awarding scholarship monies associated with the IHSAA Mental Attitude Award and its support from Farm Bureau Insurance. Cecil Raymond made a motion giving Commissioner Ress the authority to negotiate the terms of the scholarship to state: if it cannot be utilized for the student’s education, the funds will automatically be channeled back to the member school; seconded by Patrick Mapes; motion passed 8-0.

Associate Commissioner Craft recommended that one automobile be traded on the purchase of a new vehicle. A motion to approve the recommendation and accept the lowest of three bids was made by Oren Sutherlin; seconded by Jean Shonkwiler; motion passed 8-0.

Commissioner Ress proposed the Executive Committee adopt changes listed below, which would become effective immediately and remain in effect until the Board of Directors could take official action on these matters at its next meeting. The Executive Committee has the authority to take such action under Article IV, Section 4, item ‘n’ of the IHSAA By-Laws:

Participation in all summer activities shall be voluntary.

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Students may participate in non-school sponsored camps provided the following standards are met.

1. Attendance is limited to non-school time.
2. Fees, if charged, must be provided solely by the student parent or guardian except for underprivileged students. No school or athletic funds shall be used for such.
3. No school-owned uniforms (jerseys, shirts, shorts, pants, singlets, or swim suits, etc.) shall be worn by the student.
4. Merchandise and awards, other than those of symbolic value, may NOT be accepted for athletic proficiency. Students must remain an amateur.
5. Length of attendance is unlimited.
6. For football camps there shall be no full contact and protective equipment is limited to helmet, shoes, shoulder pads and mouthpieces.
7. Seniors or graduates who plan to attend should check with appropriate college rules and regulations regarding recruiting before participating.
8. For all school sponsored camps and camps for fall sports, attendance must be terminated prior to Monday, Week 4. For non-school sponsored camps in other sports, attendance must be terminated prior to Monday, Week 5. (See IHSAA calendar for week numbers.)

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Program in which the gymnasium, playing fields, or other school facilities are open to all students for participation on a voluntary basis. Specific equipment related to a particular sport, i.e. balls, goals, nets, etc., may be used.

1. Member schools may operate open facility programs in which the gymnasium, playing field or other school facilities are open to all students for participation.
2. Member school coaches may supervise the program, communicate with students and offer correction provided that:

1. the program is open to all students of that member school;
2. attendance and participation is voluntary and not required by the member school coaches for membership on a team;
3. operation of open facility programs must be terminated prior to Monday of Week 4 for all sports. A conditioning program may be extended through Week 5. (See IHSAA calendar for week numbers.)

Each member school shall declare one IHSAA calendar week, from Week 49 through Week 4, when there will be no athletic activities, including conditioning, conducted. During this seven day period, there shall be no contact between athletes and coaches.

Transfer students must meet the requirements of this rule. However, if a transfer student is coming from a school with a different academic schedule that cannot be accommodated in their new school, and the transfer student is certified to be academically eligible by the school from which he/she is transferring, said transfer student shall have full academic eligibility in their new school until the transfer student can enroll, complete and receive credit in the maximum number of full credit subjects that a student can take at the new school. However, during this interim period the transfer student must receive passing grades at the new school in at least 70% of the classes in which the student is enrolled (semester grades take precedence) and meets all other eligibility rules.

If a foreign exchange program, approved by the CSIET and the Association, makes a direct placement of a student in a member school, the IHSAA must be notified in writing. A placement is considered a "direct placement" when a foreign exchange program places a student in a specific home or school, or in one of several homes or schools, at the request of the student, parent, host, coach, booster, school, etc. A student receiving a direct placement may be granted limited eligibility. If a school fails to notify the Association of a direct placement, the student may be declared ineligible and the school may be subject to additional penalties as determined by the Commissioner.

A motion to approve the proposed changes in 15-3, 18-1.5, and 19-7.2 were made by Joseph Trimboli; seconded by Cecil Raymond; motion passed 8-0.

Associate Commissioner Craft presented the final totals for transfers that have been processed during 2000-01. This report included the following actions:

Full eligibility – 2,441.

Limited eligibility – 210.

Ineligible – 36.

Total – 2,687.

Assistant Commissioner Wynns reported the Association had received 1,040 reports of unsportsmanlike conduct during the 2001-02 school year. This figure shows a slight decrease over last year’s figures at this time.

Commissioner Ress presented the monthly financial report of the Association.

Attorney Robert Baker updated the Executive Committee on the current status of pending litigation against the Association.

Commissioner Ress apprised the Executive Committee of the change in the definition of summer that appears in the IHSAA By-Laws. The definition will read: summer begins with Monday of Week 49 or the close of the school year, whichever comes first, and ends prior to Monday of Week 5 .

The following penalties were assessed for various violations of the IHSAA By-Laws:

Alexandria High School – Commissioner Ress reported the following action as a result of a violation of Rule 15-2.2a.

1. The Alexandria High School boys basketball program is issued a warning.

2. The six student athletes involved in this violation shall be suspended for three contests during the 2001-02 season.

The administration of Alexandria High School is commended for its prompt reporting and handling of this matter.

Blackford High School – Commissioner Ress reported the following action as a result of a violation of Rule 15-1.2.

1. The Blackford High School baseball program is issued a warning.
2. Junior Varsity Coach Chad Dodd, plus the three players involved in this violation, shall be suspended four games.
3. The administration of Blackford High School is commended for its prompt reporting and handling of this matter.

Daleville High School – Commissioner Ress reported the following action as a result of a violation of Rule 15-1.2c.

1. The Daleville High School boys basketball program is issued a warning.
2. Coach Rob Curry is reprimanded for causing this violation to occur.
3. The IHSAA accepts the steps Daleville High School has taken to prevent similar incidents from occurring.
4. The administration of Daleville High School is commended for its prompt reporting and handling of this matter.

Fort Wayne Snider High School – Commissioner Ress reported the following action as a result of a violation of Rule 9-13.

1. The Fort Wayne Snider High School softball program is issued a warning.
2. Coach Phil Nicolet is reprimanded for providing an opportunity for a violation of this rule to occur.
3. The actions taken by Fort Wayne Snider High School officials in response to this violation are accepted by the IHSAA.
4. The administration is commended for its prompt reporting and handling of this matter.

Fort Wayne Snider High School – Commissioner Ress reported the following action as a result of a violation of Rule 15-1.1d and Rule 101-2.

1. The Ft. Wayne Snider High School girls tennis program is issued placed on probation through the 2001-02 girls tennis season, including the tournament series.
2. For the 2001-02 girls tennis season, Fort Wayne Snider High School will be limited to fourteen matches and one tournament, or twelve matches and two tournaments.
3. Coach Bruce Crist is reprimanded for allowing this violation to occur.
4. Additional problems could jeopardize the girls tennis team’s tournament participation.
5. The administration is commended for its prompt reporting and handling of this matter.

Greensburg High School – Commissioner Ress reported the following action as a result of a violation of Rule 15-1.2.

1. The Greensburg High School baseball program is issued a warning.
2. The student athletes involved in this violation shall be suspended for 15% of the scheduled games.
3. The administration is Greensburg High School is commended for its prompt reporting and handling of this matter.

Lake Central High School – Commissioner Ress reported the following action as a result of a violation of Rule 107-3.

1. The Lake Central High School softball program is placed on probation through the 2001-02 softball season including the tournament series.
2. For the 2001-02 softball season, Lake Central High School will be limited to 26 games or 24 games and one tournament.
3. Athletic Director Mark Peterson is reprimanded for allowing this violation of Rule 107-3 to occur.
4. The administration and Mark Peterson are commended for their prompt reporting and handling of this matter.

Milan High School – Commissioner Ress reported the following action as a result of a violation of Rule 15-1.1a.

1. The Milan High School boys golf program is issued a warning.
2. The student athlete involved in this violation shall be suspended for two matches.
3. The administration of Milan High School is commended for its prompt reporting and handling of this matter.

Mississinewa High School – Commissioner Ress reported the following action as a result of a violation of Rule 15-1.2.

1. The Mississinewa High School baseball program is issued a warning.
2. The student athlete involved in this violation shall be suspended for 15% of scheduled games.
3. The administration of Mississinewa is commended for its prompt reporting and handling of this matter.

North Decatur High School – Commissioner Ress reported the following action as a result of a violation of Rule 15-1.2.

1. The North Decatur High School baseball program is issued a warning.
2. The student athletes involved in this violation shall be suspended for 15% of the scheduled games.
3. The administration of North Decatur High School is commended for its prompt reporting and handling of this matter.

Pendleton Heights High School – Commissioner Ress reported the following action as a result of a violation of Rule 15-2.2a.

1. The Pendleton Heights High School girls soccer program is issued a warning.
2. The seven student athletes involved in this violation shall be suspended for two matches during the 2001-02 season. If necessary, the suspensions may be staggered over four or six matches.
3. The administration of Pendleton Heights High School is commended for its prompt reporting and handling of this matter.

A motion to adjourn the June meeting of the IHSAA Executive Committee was made by Dan Cunningham; seconded by Oren Sutherlin; motion passed 8-0. The next meeting of the Executive Committee will be at IHSAA headquarters at 8 a.m. on Aug. 9, 2001.