Chairman Oren Sutherlin, Vice-Chairman JosephTrimboli, Linda Barnett, Curtis Casbon, Dan Cunningham, Dennis Eller, Jim Feist, Phillip Gardner, Phil Hoskins, Lee Lonzo, Patrick Mapes, Michael Necessary, Michael Powell, 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 Jim Russell and Attorney Robert Baker.

Minutes of the November 2, 2001 were recommended for approval. A motion for approval was made by Linda Barnett; seconded by Jim Feist; motion passed 16-0.

Commissioner Ress (as outlined below) presented the results of the Board of Directors elections that were conducted by mail from December 1-10, 2000, for certification.

A motion to certify election results was made by Joseph Trimboli; seconded by Cassel White; motion passed 16-0.

Debb Stevens, Dennis Bunda, Mike Powell, Lee Lonzo, Roger Weaver, and Randy Barrett are elected to serve a three-year term beginning July 1, 2002.

Commissioner Ress requested that members of the support staff receive a Christmas bonus as they have in recent years. Michael Necessary made a motion that members of the support staff receive Christmas bonuses as follows: full time employees receive $100 and part-time employees receive $75 ; Joseph Trimboli seconded the motion; motion passed 16-0.

Assistant Commissioner Wynns presented a list of basketball officials who have applied to work the 2001-02 Girls Basketball Tournament Series. Permission was requested to select officials from this list. A motion for approval was made by Dennis Eller; seconded by John Williams; motion passed 16-0.

Associate Commissioner Craft requested permission to trade two automobiles in order to purchase two new vehicles. Bids will be obtained from three dealers. A motion to approve a recommendation to accept the lowest bid was made by Michael Powell; seconded by Patrick Mapes; motion passed 16-0.

Sports Information Director Jim Russell submitted his resignation, effective December 7, 2001, to accept an opportunity to become the executive director of Delta Tau Delta Fraternity. Mr. Russell stated, "I am excited about the opportunity to grow professionally and to serve in an organization whose mission has played a significant role in my life. I will leave the IHSAA grateful to have had the privilege to serve an organization that has stood the test of time and whose mission is such an essential fabric to the state it serves." A motion to regretfully accept Jim Russell’s resignation was made by Phillip Gardner; seconded by Patrick Mapes; motion approved 17-0.

John Leemhuis and Ronald Frieden of Ernst & Young LLP presented the annual auditor’s report on the Association to the Executive Committee. They issued an unqualified opinion on the Association’s financial statements for the year ending June 30, 2001 and recommended some adjustments in the accounting policies of the Association.

Bill Jones (Executive Director), and Grier Warner (Bloomington High School South) representing the Indiana High School Baseball Coaches Association, appeared before the Executive Committee to present the following proposals on behalf of the baseball coaches:

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.
2. Have all games of the third round of the State Tourney played at Victory Field.

Commissioner Ress and Assistant Commissioner Searcy reported on the National Federation mandate that requires swimming pools with a starting end of less than four feet to prohibit the use of starting blocks, effective immediately. In facilities that do not meet this requirement, swimmers must either start from the deck or the water. Many school corporations are concerned with the costs associated with either moving their starting blocks to the deep end of the pool or major re-construction.

Associate Commissioner Craft and Assistant Commissioner Wynns reported on the new observers program. The program focuses on official’s mechanics and positioning, but also involves evaluation of the contest atmosphere. Issues such as sportsmanship, bench decorum, and contest administration will be addressed with member schools.

Associate Commissioner Craft reported on the transfers that have been ruled upon during the 2001-02 school year. This report included the following actions as of December 2001:

Assistant Commissioner Wynns reported on the unsportsmanlike conduct reports that have been filed as of December 6, 2001. The final tally for the fall sports season was 669 reports. Assistant Commissioner Wynns stated that football and boys soccer showed a decrease in unsportsmanlike reports from last year.

Commissioner Ress presented the monthly financial report of the Association.

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

• Boys Tennis is a non-revenue generating sport. With most of the expenditures accounted for, the cost of the Boys Tennis Tournament appears to be relatively similar to last year’s figures.
• Boys and Girls Soccer both showed as decrease in revenue which can be attributed to inclement weather. The revenue for the girls soccer tournament experienced a 43% decrease in net income. The boys soccer tournament figures indicate a 27% decrease in net income.
• Girls golf does not produce income. The cost of conducting the girls golf tournament series in 2001 was approximately $48,000, which is a 20% increase over 2000.
• The Boys and Girls Cross Country State Finals attendance decreased because of cool weather. Increased expenditures reflected a 100% raise in costs associated with the computerized chip system that is utilized during the state finals.

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

DISTRICT I and II MEDIA AWARD

Sports Information Director Russell reported on plans to present the District I and II Media Awards in January and February respectively.

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

Perry Central High School

Commissioner Ress reported the following action as a result of a violation of Rule 9-4.

1. The Perry Central High School boys basketball program is issued a warning.
2. Coach Jimmy Johnson is reprimanded for allowing this violation to occur.
3. The administration is commended for its prompt reporting and handling of this matter.

Commissioner Ress reported on summer moratorium surveys that have been received as of December 10, 2001. The results are as follows:

1. Carol Tumey, Center Grove High School – Recipient of NIAAA Citation

A motion to adjourn the December meeting of the IHSAA Executive Committee was made by Michael Powell; seconded Jim Feist; motion passed 17-0. The next meeting of the Executive Committee will be at IHSAA headquarters at 8 a.m. on January 10, 2002.