IHSAA Executive
Committee
Minutes from the
PRESENT
Chairperson
Cassel White, Randy Barrett,
MINUTES
Minutes of
the
CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT
Commissioner
Ress presented a Conflict of Interest Statement to be signed by the IHSAA
Executive Committee members.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AGENDAS
Commissioner
Ress presented the probable agendas for the 2003-04 monthly Executive Committee
meetings. A motion to approve the agendas was made by Phillip Gardner; seconded
by Patrick Mapes; motion passed 12-0.
ASSIGNMENTS FOR AWARDS PRESENTATIONS
Chairperson
Cassel White distributed the 2003-04 state tournament assignments to the
Executive Committee members.
APPROVE 2003-04 COMMITTEE
APPOINTMENTS
Chairperson
Cassel White distributed the 2003-04 committee appointments to Executive Committee
members:
1. Public/Private
Competition Committee – Chairperson John Williams (
2. Personnel
Committee – Chairperson Lee Lonzo, Jim Feist, Michael
Powell, Janis Qualizza, and
3. Student
Advisory Committee – Chairperson Lee Lonzo, Phil Hoskins, Patrick Mapes, Pam
Noble, and Roger Weaver.
4. Automobile
Committee – Chairperson Randy Barrett, and Debb
Stevens.
5. Investment
Committee – Chairperson Ray Craft, Blake Ress, Dennis Bunda,
Phillip Gardner, and
A motion to approve the committee appointments was made by Dennis
Bunda; seconded by Lee Lonzo; motion passed 12-0.
APPROVE NEW APPLICATIONS FOR IHSAA
MEMBERSHIP
Commissioner Ress presented new IHSAA membership
applications from
ATTENDANCE AT CONFERENCES AND
WORKSHOPS
Commissioner Ress requested permission to have
representatives attend conferences and workshops outlined below:
1. The
Mid-West Officials Summit to be held in
2. The
National Federation Section IV meeting will be held in
3. The
Mid-West States Seminar is scheduled for
4. The
National Federation’s Winter Meeting will be held at
A motion to approve the recommended participation in these
workshops was made by Phil Hoskins; seconded by Geoff Penrod; motion approved
12-0.
DISTRIBUTE POLICY HANDBOOKS
Assistant Commissioner Searcy distributed the 2003-04 Policy
Handbooks.
POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE
Commissioner Ress reviewed those sections of the 2003-04 of
the IHSAA Policy Handbook dealing with the powers and duties of the Executive
Committee.
REPORT FROM ASSOCIATED SPORTS
PRODUCTIONS, INC.
NFHS STUDENT LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
REPORT
Assistant Commissioner Searcy reported on the third annual
NFHS Student Leadership Conference, conducted on July 11-14 at the Indianapolis
Downtown Marriott. More than 250 student
athletes and 100 adults attended the conference, of which approximately 65 were
from
SPRING FINANCIAL REPORTS
The following reports were presented regarding the financial
status of sports conducted during the spring season:
1. The
softball balance sheet showed a 28% improvement or close to a $20,000 increase
in profit over 2002. The figure reflects
favorable weather that oc
2. Baseball
showed a revenue increase of approximately $40,000. Increased attendance at all levels of the
tournament was responsible for the net improvement.
3. The
Boys and Girls track and Field tournament series recorded a positive net
balance of $30,000 improvement over the previous year’s balance.
4. Girls
tennis is a deficit sport that generates little income. The cost of the girls
tennis tournament series in 2003 was $23,349.
This figure reflects a decrease in expenditures of 15%.
5. Boys
golf is also a sport that does not generate income through gate receipts. The golf tournament series posted a $63,000
price tag.
FINANCIAL REPORT
Commissioner Ress presented the June
financial report of the Association.
TRANSFERS
Associate Commissioner Craft reported on transfers that have
been ruled on since June 2003. This
report included the following actions as of
Full Eligibility................. 146
Limited Eligibility............. 22
Ineligible........................... 4
Total............................. 172
LITIGATION
Commissioner
Ress updated the Executive Committee on the current status of pending
litigation against the Association.
NEW ATHLETIC DIRECTORS WORKSHOP
Assistant Commissioner Cox reported that the IHSAA and the
Indiana Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (IIAAA) again
co-sponsored a workshop for new athletic directors at the Airport Holiday Inn
on July 29 and 30. Thirty three (33)
administrators participated in the two day work shop.
NFHS COACHEDS EDUCATION COURSES
Assistant Commissioner Cox reported that the IHSAA currently
conducts three courses annually. The
National Federation is in the process of implementing a new curriculum relative
to coaches certification. A coach may attain a bronze level of
certification by completing four levels of education: the general coaches education course, first aid, CPR, and a sport
specific course. The bronze level of
certification will be attainable on-line in February 2004.
PENALTIES ASSESSED
The following penalties were assessed for various violations
of the IHSAA By-Laws:
Brown County High School – Commissioner Ress reported the
following action as a result of an injured player returning to games without
the required number of practices.
1. The Brown County
High School baseball program is issued a warning.
2. Assistant coach Tony
Bell is reprimanded for permitting this violation to oc
3. The Brown County
administration is commended for its reporting and handling of this matter.
1. The Lakeland High
School football program is issued a warning.
2. Assistant coach
Kevin Wenzel is reprimanded for permitting this violation to oc
3. The
actions taken by Lakeland High School in (a) suspending Coach Wenzel for one
week and (b) establishing that there shall be no contact between the coaching
staff and the football players during the week of July 27th is
appropriate and accepted by the IHSAA.
4. The
Silver Creek High School – Commissioner Ress reported the
following action as a result of a boys golfer
participating in a non-school competition without a waiver.
1. The Silver Creek
High School boys golf program is issued a warning.
2. The
student athlete shall be suspended for the first two meets during the 2003-04
golf season for participating without obtaining a
waiver.
3. The Silver Creek
administration is commended for its reporting and handling of this matter.
Springs Valley High School – Commissioner Ress reported the
following action as a result of a foreign exchange student participating after
completing high school.
1. The Springs Valley
High School girls tennis program is issued a warning.
2. The matches
in which the ineligible student participated shall be forfeited.
3. The Springs Valley
administration is commended for its reporting and handling of this matter.
FALL AREA PRINCIPAL MEETING AGENDA
Commissioner Ress requested that Executive Committee members
contact member schools that have already been scheduled for Area Principals
Meetings. The Executive Committee
discussed various agenda items for the meetings.
2003-04 MEDIA AWARDS
Sports Information Director Jerry Baker requested nominees
for the IHSAA Distinguished Media Service Awards. This award is presented annually in each of
the three IHSAA Districts. Executive
Committee members were requested to give some serious consideration to
identifying potential candidates in their district so that honorees can be
selected in a timely fashion.
COMMUNICATIONS
1. Letter from
2. E-mail from Karen Monaldi, Parent,
A motion to adjourn the August meeting of the Executive
Committee was made by Lee Lonzo; seconded by Phillip Gardner; motion passed
12-0. The next meeting of the Executive
Committee will be at the IHSAA headquarters at