Chairman Dale Crafton, Vice Chairman Mike Blackburn, Linda Barnett, Michael Necessary, Janis Qualizza, Cecil Raymond, Oren Sutherlin, Joseph Trimboli, Directors Jim Feist, Phillip Gardner, Pam Noble, Commissioner Blake Ress, Associate Commissioner Ray Craft, Assistant Commissioners Bobby Cox, Sandy Searcy, Theresia Wynns, and Attorney Bob Baker.

Minutes of the June 16, 2000 meeting were recommended for approval. A motion for approval was made by Janis Qualizza; seconded by Mike Blackburn; motion passed 8-0.

Commissioner Ress reviewed, with the Committee, those sections of the IHSAA Policy Manual dealing with the powers and duties of the Executive Committee.

Commissioner Ress presented the probable agendas for the monthly Executive Committee meetings during 2000-2001.

Assistant Commissioner Wynns requested the Executive Committee mandate that coaches and officials attend IHSAA Rules Interpretation Meetings in their respective sports. The sports in which rules interpretation meetings will be conducted are: baseball, basketball, football, golf, gymnastics, soccer, softball, swimming & diving, track & field, volleyball and wrestling. A motion to mandate that attendance of coaches and officials at IHSAA Rules Interpretation Meetings was made by Oren Sutherlin; seconded by Joseph Trimboli; motion passed 8-0.

Assistant Commissioner Searcy reported on site changes and other preliminary plans for the 2000-2001 Volleyball Tournament Series. The following information was included in this recommendation:

October 19 and 21, 2000

Member high schools and middle schools shall be given the opportunity to purchase pre-sale reduced price tickets ($8), if the school orders 10 or more prior to October 4, 2000.

A motion to approve the recommendations for the 2000-2001 Volleyball Tournament Series was made by Mike Blackburn; seconded by Linda Barnett; motion passed 8-0.

Assistant Commissioner Cox presented plans for the 2000-2001 Football Tournament Series. The following information was included in that recommendation:

2. Band members and cheerleaders of participating schools must purchase a ticket to the state championship games. This was recommended in order to be consistent with other sports.

A motion to approve the recommendations for the 2000-01 Football Tournament Series was made by Janis Qualizza; seconded by Oren Sutherlin; motion passed 8-0.

After receiving bids from several golf courses, Commissioner Ress recommended that The Legends of Indiana be approved as the site for the 2000-2001 Girls and Boys Golf State Championships. A motion to approve the recommendation was made by Cecil Raymond; seconded by Joseph Trimboli; motion passed 8-0.

Commissioner Ress distributed a proposal from Methodist Sports Medicine regarding medical coverage for all IHSAA State Tournaments. The agreement also includes Methodist Sports Medicine sponsoring weekly radio programs focusing on IHSAA athletic programs. A motion to approve the proposal was made by Oren Sutherlin; seconded by Mike Blackburn; motion passed 8-0.

Commissioner Ress requested permission to have representatives attend the conferences and workshops outlined below:

The Mid-West Officials Meetings will be conducted September 17-19, 2000 in Bloomington, Ill. Assistant Commissioner Wynns will be an active participant in this event.

The National Federation Section IV Meetings will be Sept. 21-22, 2000 at Boone, Iowa. Permission is requested for Commissioner Ress to attend.

The Midwest States Seminar is scheduled for September 28-29, 2000, in Schaumburg, Ill. Permission is requested for Commissioner Ress and Chairman Dale Crafton to attend.

The National Federation’s Winter Meeting will be January 3-6, 2001 at Marco Island, Fla. Permission is requested for staff members involved in issues that are on the agenda to attend these sessions.

A motion to approve the recommended participation in these workshops was made by Mike Blackburn; seconded by Janis Qualizza; motion passed 8-0.

Commissioner Ress presented the June financial report of the Association.

The following reports were presented regarding the financial status of sports conducted during the spring season.

• The softball balance sheet showed an 80% increase or a $35,000 improvement over 1999. This reflects the tournament’s attendance, which increased by 5,000 from last year.
• Baseball also showed an improvement in both attendance (+7,000) and net revenue (+$34,000).
• Boys and Girls Track and Field recorded a positive net balance of $9,000, which is an improvement of $27,000 over the previous year’s balance.
• Girls tennis is a deficit sport which generates no income. The cost of girls tennis in 2000 was $23,546.68. This figure reflects an increase in expenditures of 21%.

Associate Commissioner Craft reported on transfers that have been ruled on since June 2000. This report included the following actions as of Aug. 3:

Full Eligibility – 67.

Limited Eligibility – 14.

Ineligible – 0.

Total – 81.

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

Commissioner Ress explained the Director and Officers Liability Insurance coverage to the Executive Committee.

Assistant Commissioner Cox reported that the IHSAA hosted an NFHS Coaching Education course for non-teaching coaches on July 24, 2000. Twenty-five (25) coaches attended. The IHSAA will again host an NFHS Coaching Education course on October 12.

Assistant Commissioner Cox reported that the IHSAA and the Indiana Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (IIAAA) are co-sponsoring a workshop for new athletic administrators at the IHSAA offices on August 8^th and 9th. Twenty-six (26) administrators have registered for this two-day workshop.

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

Fort Wayne Snider High School

Commissioner Ress reported the following action as a result of a violation of Rule 15-3.6.

1. The Fort Wayne Snider High School girls soccer program is issued a warning.
2. Coach David Weiss is reprimanded for causing this rule violation.
3. The administration is commended for its prompt reporting and handling of this situation.

Logansport High School

Commissioner Ress reported the following action as a result of a violation of Rule 15-3.3ba(4).

1. The Logansport High School boys soccer program is issued a warning.
2. Coach Hank Willems is reprimanded for causing this rule violation.
3. The actions taken by Logansport 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 situation.

Woodlan High School

Commissioner Ress reported the following action as a result of a violation of Rule 9-13.

1. The Woodlan High School baseball program is issued a warning.
2. Coach Dave Boyce is reprimanded for causing this rule violation.
3. The actions taken by Woodlan 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 situation.

Attorney Bob Baker reviewed hearing procedures with the Executive Committee.

Commissioner Ress distributed information regarding the selection process for the IHSAA Distinguished Media Service Awards. An award is presented annually in each IHSAA district. Committee members were requested to give serious consideration to identifying potential candidates in their district so that honorees can be selected in a timely fashion.

Commissioner Ress requested that Executive Committee members start planning date/s and location/s for the Fall Area Principal Meetings. Late October and November is the recommended timeframe for scheduling these annual meetings.

Joseph Trimboli shared the concern of his district regarding softball and the recent decision to move the season and tournament series one week earlier than in past years. Several athletic directors are concerned that the change could eliminate one week from the season due to inclement weather in northern Indiana. After discussion, Joseph Trimboli made a motion to rescind the May decision to move the start of the softball season one week earlier; seconded by Janis Qualizza. A motion failed 2-6, with Trimboli and Qualizza supporting the proposal.

The August meeting of the Executive Committee was adjourned. The next meeting of the Executive Committee will be at 8 a.m. on Sept. 7, 2000 at IHSAA headquarters.