IHSAA EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE
Minutes of the
January 10, 2002 meeting at the IHSAA Offices.
Chairman Oren Sutherlin, Vice-Chairman Joseph Trimboli,
Linda Barnett, Curtis Casbon, Dennis Eller, Jim Feist, Phillip Gardner, Phil
Hoskins, Lee Lonzo, Patrick Mapes, Michael Necessary, Pam Noble, Michael
Powell, Janis Qualizza, Cecil Raymond, Roger Weaver, Cassel White, John
Williams, Commissioner Blake Ress, Associate Commissioner Ray Craft, Assistant
Commissioners Bobby Cox, Sandy Searcy, Theresia Wynns, Sports Information
Director Jerry Baker and Attorney Robert Baker.
Minutes of the December 11, 2001 meeting was recommended for
approval. A motion for approval was made
by Joseph Trimboli; seconded by Patrick Mapes; motion passed 17-0.
Chairman Oren Sutherlin presented Jerry Baker as the
personnel committee’s recommendation for the Sports Information Director. Jerry is a veteran member of the Indianapolis
media, serving in various capacities for radio and television stations as well
as the Indiana Pacers. Specifically,
Jerry has been the television voice for the IHSAA for its championship events
since 1978. Baker is a graduate of Sullivan
High School, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Radio-Television from
Indiana State University. A motion for
approval was made by Lee Lonzo; seconded by Dennis Eller; motion passed 17-0.
2001-02 BOYS
BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT OFFICIALS
Associate Commissioner Craft presented a list of basketball
officials who have applied to work the 2001-02 Boys Basketball Tournament
Series. Permission was requested to
select officials from this list. A
motion for approval was made by Mike Necessary; seconded by Phillip Gardner;
motion passed 18-0.
2001-02 WRESTLING
TOURNAMENT OFFICIALS
Assistant Commissioner Cox presented a list of wrestling
officials who have applied to work the 2001-02 Wrestling Tournament
Series. Permission was requested to
assign officials from this list. A
motion for approval was made by Phil Hoskins; seconded by Dennis Eller; motion
passed 18-0.
2001-02 SWIMMING
& DIVING TOURNAMENT OFFICIALS
Assistant Commissioner Searcy provided a list of possible
starters who have applied for the 2001-02 Swimming & Diving
Tournaments. Permission was requested to
select officials from this list. A
motion for approval was made by Jim Feist; seconded by Michael Powell; motion
passed 18-0.
2001-02 GYMNASTICS
TOURNAMENT OFFICIALS
Assistant Commissioner Searcy presented a list of licensed
gymnastics judges and requested permission to select judges for the 2001-02
Gymnastics Tournament from said list. A
motion for approval was made by Joseph Trimboli; seconded by Patrick Mapes;
motion passed 18-0.
The Executive Committee took the following actions in
response to proposals presented by the Indiana High School Baseball Coaches
Association:
1.
Emphasize that part of Rule 3, where umpires may
restrict the coach and/or players to the bench or dugout area instead of
ejection from the game. A motion for
approval was made by Cecil Raymond; seconded by Dennis Eller; motion passed
18-0.
2.
Have
all games of the third round of the State Tourney played at Victory Field. A motion to deny the request was made by
Dennis Eller; seconded by Joseph Trimboli; motion passed 18-0.
Commissioner
Ress recommended that two appointments be made to the 2003-02 Board of
Directors in order to insure appropriate representation in those areas for
which no election was conducted in December 2001. A motion to approve Linda Barnett to serve as
the Female representative from the North District and John Williams to serve as
Class AAAA representative from District III, until a scheduled election is
conducted for these seats, was made by Phil Hoskins; seconded by Cecil Raymond;
motion passed 18-0.
Associate Commissioner Craft reported on transfers that have
been ruled upon during the 2001-02 school year.
This report included the following actions as of January 3, 2002:
Full Eligibility 1917
Limited
Eligibility 137
Ineligible 25
Total 2079
Assistant Commissioner Wynns reported on the unsportsmanlike
conduct reports received by the Association as of January 9, 2002. At this point in the school year, the number
of unsportsmanlike conduct reports are comparable to last years figures. The IHSAA Office continues to receive reports
from officials about good sportsmanship throughout the state.
Commissioner Ress presented the November and December
monthly financial reports of the Association.
The following reports were presented regarding the financial
status of sports conducted during the fall sports season.
·
The football tournament series net revenue to
the Association showed an improvement of 26% over 2000. Likewise, the member school sectional share
of the football income was significantly higher at more than $825,000. The increase in revenue reflected raised
ticket prices. However, the total
attendance for the tournament series showed a decrease of more than 11% and was
365,435.
·
The volleyball tournament series net revenue
showed an increase of 41%, which included a substantial increase in total
attendance at all levels of the tournament.
The member schools’ share remained relatively consistent from last year
at $35,000.
Attorney Robert Baker updated the Executive Committee on the
current status of pending litigation against the Association.
Commissioner Ress reported that details regarding recipients
of the District Media Awards will be announced during the February Executive
Committee meeting.
Commissioner Ress reported on the National Federation’s
Winter Meeting. Among the topics discussed
were: (a) the foreign exchange student
policy; (b) Special Olympics sponsorship; (c) Friday night football; (d) reorganization of the NFHS national
football rules committee; (e) national championships as it pertains to team and
individual sports; and (f) NCAA open recruiting periods.
The
following penalties were assessed for various violations of the IHSAA By-Laws:
Rushville High School
Commissioner Ress reported the following action as a result
of a violation of Rule 50-1.
1.
The Rushville High School wrestling program is issued a
warning.
2.
Coach Ted Lynde is reprimanded for allowing this
violation to occur.
3.
The administration of Rushville High School is
commended for its prompt reporting and handling of this matter.
Southridge High School
Commissioner Ress reported the following action as a result
of a violation of Rule 9-13.
1.
The Southridge High School girls swimming and diving
program is issued a warning.
2.
Middle School Coach Don Heim is reprimanded for
allowing this violation to occur.
3.
The actions taken by Southridge High School officials
in response to this violation are accepted by the IHSAA.
4.
The administration of Southridge High School is
commended for its prompt reporting and handling of this matter.
1.
Letter from Frank A. Bush, Executive Director, Indiana
School Boards Association
2.
Letter from Dave Land, Executive Secretary, Indiana
Football Coaches Association
3.
Letter from Dr. Jeffrey L. Schaffer, Bluffton, IN
4.
Letter from Joseph Trimboli, Principal, Mishawaka High
School.
A motion to adjourn the January meeting of the IHSAA
Executive Committee was made by Lee Lonzo; seconded by Michael Powell; motion
passed 18-0. The next meeting of the
Executive Committee will be at IHSAA headquarters at 8 a.m. on February 15,
2002.
________________________________________Chairman
Oren Sutherlin
________________________________________Commissioner
Blake Ress