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WIAA EXECUTIVE BOARD MINUTES

March 11, 2012 WIAA Office

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Vice President Harlan Kredit (District 1), Craig Olson (District 2), Ed Ploof (District 3), Tim Graham (District 4), Loren Sandhop (District 6), Joe Feist (District 7), Al Falkner (District 8), Ken Lindgren (District 9), Eric McCurdy (Region A), Wendy Malich (Region B), Pam Veltri (Region C\) and Kent Andersen (District 5) substituting for Rich Rouleau. HONORARY BOARD MEMBERS: Ross Hjelseth (WFIS), Bruce Gutgesell (Fine Arts), Ed Laulainen (WSCA), JoAnn Carbonetti (AMLSP), and Russ Brown (District Directors). WIAA STAFF: Mike Colbrese, Executive Director; Cindy Adsit, Andy Barnes, John Miller, and Brian Smith, Assistant Executive Directors; Leah Francis, Director of Finance and Operations. EXECUTIVE BOARD WORK SESSION Senate Bill 6383 Process for WIAA Rules Violations Mr. Colbrese summarized the conversations and meetings with state legislators throughout the process by which Senate Bill 6383 was adopted. The Bill shortens the timeline and allows for appeals to be heard directly by the WIAA Executive Board if violations occur during the ten-day window prior to any WIAA state event. He will continue to work with the legislators in developing the implementation phase. SUBCOMMITTEE MEETINGS Each of the board subcommittees met for one hour following the work session and prior to the opening of the meeting. CALL TO ORDER WIAA Executive Board Vice President Harlan Kredit convened the Executive Board meeting at 12:15 PM on Sunday, March 11, 2012. Mr. Kredit led the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance. District Reports: Each Board member gave a summary report of recent activities or issues within his/her respective district. District 1: Harlan Kredit reported that another LTI class will be offered in the spring; three coaches are being recognized by the NFHS; the District 1 Website is being redesigned and is due to be completed in April; the reimbursement program was discussed; a number of fans watched the Mountlake Terrace district game in the student commons area when stands were sold out. District 2: Eric McCurdy shared that the 1A tri-district qualifying events will continue; only two 2A schools in District 2, which were initially denied by District 1 but will continue to

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seek a postseason opportunity; appreciate the support by district directors; winter tournament revenue was down. District 3: Ed Ploof reported that there are some concerns and subsequent appeals by some schools regarding league alignment; district basketball tournaments went well; trying to consolidate the district tournaments leading to regional games and will strive to prevent boys and girls teams from the same school playing at the same time at different sites. Wendy Malich remarked that fewer bands and cheerleaders attended the 3A district games played at her school than in previous years, which she believes contributed to an increase in sportsmanship issues. District 4: Tim Graham shared a spring LTI class will be offered in the spring; the District Board is addressing concerns with volleyball and wrestling fees; discussed amendments proposed by District 4 schools; eliminated the District 4 membership fee as a result of the WIAA reimbursement program. District 5: Kent Andersen reported that the District approved Davis and Eisenhower High Schools to move from District 5 to District 6; good financial report following basketball tournaments; approved Rich Rouleau to continue as the Board representative (to be voted upon by the Representative Assembly members in April.) District 6: Loren Sandhop reported that the District did not meet in February, although there was discussion regarding the status (for historical purposes) for the teams that competed in the regional basketball games but not in the final eight. District 7: Joe Feist reported that the District Board approved a lifetime pass for John McGregor; there was discussion regarding the required number of softball umpires for subvarsity games; Canfield & Associates determined it was not a safety/liability issue to use only one umpire, so the schools will continue to utilize one umpire; have moved the district meeting site. District 8: Al Falkner reported a special meeting was held regarding the potential for development of shared district allocations. District 9: Ken Lindgren reported that there has been preliminary discussion with District 7 regarding combining allocations; one school would like to opt up in all sports except football in order to continue to play 8-man football. John Miller added that he has talked with Mike Olson at Liberty Christian about their options. Based on extensive travel in the 1B league, they would like to continue to play 8-man football but play in the 2B league in all other sports. The school previously played in the 2B league with no option for playoffs in football. Mr. Miller added that the classification committee will address that concern. CONSENSUS ISSUES Lindgren/Malich moved to approve the agenda and the consensus items. MOTION PASSED.



AFFILIATE GROUP REPORTS ASSOCIATION OF WASHINGTON MIDDLE LEVEL PRINCIPALS - Jo Carbonetti reported that the middle schools will organize the fall principals conference (alternates every other year with the high school principals association.); waiting for the budget to be finalized; professional development has been compromised by the budget cuts. WASHINGTON SECONDARY SCHOOL ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATORS ASSOCIATION – Dave Tikker reported that the public service announcements funded and developed by the NFHS and NIAAA have been sent out to radio stations in every state. Four 60-second announcements were sent to every radio station in Washington; they are also on the WSSAAA Website and available for anyone to use. Conference is coming up; second one-day middle school conference was held in Yakima – very well received by AD’s and will be continued at regional sites around the state in the future. WASHINGTON STATE SCHOOL DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION – Nancy Merill reported that the recent decision by the court system (McCleary) should have a impact on school budgets in that the case has verified that the state is responsible to fund basic education. WASHINGTON FEDERATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS (WFIS) – Ross Hjelseth asked if there is any data being collected and/or available about the number of concussions that are occurring in all sports. John Miller shared that the only data currently available is the NFHS injury surveillance information available. He reiterated that the legislation does not address the first concussion, but has most certainly increased awareness on the part of both coaches and parents about the signs and symptoms of a concussion. FINE ARTS – WASHINGTON MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION – Bruce Gutgesell provided the following reports: Forensics (Mike Burton) The forensics season is winding down with the state tournaments this month. Individual Events were held at the University of Puget Sound on March 10 and the Debate and Student Congress will be held at Gonzaga University on March 16-17. Everyone is working hard to prepare for the two tournaments and especially the debate and student congress part that will be held at Gonzaga University for this year. Drama (Laurie Levine) Washington State Thespians Association is holding the State Drama Conference on March 15, 16, 17 at Central Washington University. Approximately 800 students from 35 schools are expected to participate. March 15 is the student competition where the best from each region compete against each other for state level awards and an invitation to Nationals in Nebraska in June. March 16 and 17 is the main conference where teachers receive clock hours by taking workshops from Central Washington Faculty, and students have hands on workshops in voice, movement, technique, and tech. Schools perform 30 minute shows, get adjudicated and vie for the big loving cup grand prize. Ribbons are awarded to students who performed monologues, duo scenes, group scenes, pantomime, solo musical, duets, group musicals and placed in the top 20 percent. The state drama board also set dates for next year’s events: The Individual Events Festival will be on February 9, 2013, at Olympia High School and the State Drama Conference will be at Western Washington University, March 14-16, 2013.



Music (Bruce Gutgesell) Preparations continue for the State Solo and Ensemble Contest to be held April 27 and 28 at Central Washington University. Region contests will conclude on March 17 followed by the goal to release the state contest schedule the first week of April. In addition to the Ten Grands recognition program reported previously, WMEA President Kevin Paustian will lead advocacy sessions offered throughout the Saturday of event. It is designed to be a drop in/drop out experience, and primarily targeting teachers and parents of students competing that day. More information is available at www.wmea.org. Over 1200 teachers attended the state music conference held recently which is the highest attendance every recorded. Student participation is holding steady. WASHINGTON STATE COACHES ASSOCIATION (WSCA) – Ed Lauleinen reported that the WSCA executive board will be meeting later in March. Several sport groups did hold clinics in January. For the first time, a special middle level coaches’ clinic was held on Saturday during the football coaches clinic. In addition to the hall of fame coaches inducted, each WIAA District annually recognizes a high school head coach, high school assistant coach, and a middle level coach. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS Finance Subcommittee: Harlan Kredit reported that the subcommittee reviewed the preliminary winter tournament report. There has been a very positive response from the schools regarding the reimbursement program. The committee also review the first draft of the budget for the 2012-13 school year. Calendar/Culminating Events Subcommittee: Joe Feist reported that 2012-13 and 2013-14 golf sites are still being secured and should be finalized by the April Board meeting. State Volleyball Tournament Sites: Ms. Adsit shared that since the January 23-24 Board meeting that she met with a representative group of volleyball coaches at the All Sports Clinic at SeaTac in February to address some time-saving ideas in order to remain on schedule when possible, had contacted a number of possible state tournament sites, received a new two-year bid from the Yakima Valley SunDome, and toured Pierce College. Malich/Graham moved to approve the 1B, 2B, 1A state volleyball tournament site at the Yakima Valley SunDome; 2A at Pierce College and Lakes High School; and 3A, 4A at Saint Martin’s University and a high school site for the consolation matches on Friday. The staff was authorized to determine which high school would be most appropriate to utilize in conjunction with Saint Martin’s for the state event. MOTION APPROVED The proposed 2012-13 WIAA calendar was presented for review. Graham/Malich moved to approve the proposed 2012-13 WIAA calendar. MOTION APPROVED. Handbook Subcommittee: Loren Sandhop summarized the discussion and made the recommendation to adopt editorial changes in two articles.



Ploof/Falkner moved to approve recommendation to eliminate “junior varsity” from 17.30.0 which would allow a school to have only one varsity team but would not prohibit multiple teams at the subvarsity level. MOTION APPROVED Article 18.19.2, eighth graders playing at the high school level, more clearly outlines the conditions where eighth graders can play at the high school level. Sandhop/Lindgren moved to accept the proposed editorial changes. MOTION APPROVED. (NOTE: Editorial changes are covered in Attachment #1) FINANCIAL REPORTS Year-to-date: Ms. Francis reported that overall attendance and revenues for non-basketball winter events is down compared to last year, however total revenues are higher than budgeted. Compared to last year, basketball attendance and revenue is down at regionals, due in large part to fewer games played. Attendance and revenues are up at 1B, 2B and 1A, 2A, but down in the 3A, 4A. Fall revenue is higher than targeted while winter revenue is lower than targeted, resulting in overall projected revenue being below targets through fall and winter primarily due to basketball. Expenses for winter events are still outstanding and a report on expenses will be made to the board at the April board meeting. Falkner/Malich moved to approve the year-to-date financial report and to accept the preliminary winter tournament report. MOTION APPROVED. Discussion of the 2012-13 budget also took place. No changes noted at this time since expenses have not yet been received and/or entered. Falkner/Malich moved to accept the 2012-13 budget on first reading. MOTION APPROVED. REQUESTS FOR ACTION STATE TOURNAMENT SITE SELECTION CRITERIA Ms. Adsit presented Board Policy # 50.11.0 regarding state tournament site selection for review with the proposed change as requested by the Board during the January 23-24, 2012 meeting which states that high schools may be considered, but college or public facilities will be utilized when possible. Ploof/Falkner moved to approve the change as stated (full policy, Attachment #2.) MOTION APPROVED. CURT AND CHEE CHEE BRUSKLAND AWARD Ms. Adsit provided a summary of the qualifications of Marlowe Roeser as the nominated candidate to receive the 2012 Curt and Chee Chee Bruskland Award. Mr. Roeser served as the public address announcer for the A State Basketball Tournament when it was held at the University of Puget Sound, and has been the coordinator of the team host program since the state basketball tournaments moved into the Tacoma Dome in 1986. Malich/Olson moved to approve Marlowe Roeser for the 2012 Curt and Chee Chee Bruskland Award recipient. The award will be presented to Mr. Roeser during the WIAA Coaches School in Yakima on August 1, 2012.



FINAL CLASSIFICATION/DISTRICT ISSUES Some leagues have experienced dramatic changes due to the classification changes. The classification committee will review, among other topics, which students are counted, how students are counted, and then what to do with the enrollments once gathered. The classification committee members involve all classifications of schools, all areas of the state, and the members are knowledgeable of the classification process. The committee will meet on March 29. REQUEST FROM A.C. DAVIS HIGH SCHOOL AND EISENHOWER HIGH SCHOOL TO CHANGE FROM DISTRICT 5 TO DISTRICT 6 and BELLEVUE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL AND CEDAR PARK CHRISTIAN SCHOOL TO CHANGE FROM DISTRICT 2 TO DISTRICT 3 Dr. Jack Irion, Deputy Superintendent for the Yakima School District, requested that A.C. Davis and Eisenhower High Schools be allowed to change from WIAA District 5 to WIAA District 6. Mark DeJonge, Athletic Director at the Bellevue Christian School and Bill Bettinger, Athletic Director at Cedar Park Christian requested that the Bellevue Christian School and Cedar Park Christian School be allowed to change from WIAA District 2 to WIAA District 3. Olson/Sandhop moved to approve the requests. MOTION APPROVED. LIFETIME PASS REQUEST FOR JOHN McGREGOR Mr. Feist spoke on behalf of District 7 in requesting a lifetime pass for John McGregor. Following years of service as a representative assembly member, WIAA district board member, committee member and tournament director, as well as a state tournament director, District 7 believes a lifetime pass would be a fitting reward for Mr. McGregor. The District authorized the $100 fee be paid on his behalf. Lindgren/Olson moved to approve the request. MOTION APPROVED. EXECUTIVE SESSION Malich/Lindgren moved to go into executive session at 2:45 PM for the purpose of discussing the Executive Director’s evaluation instrument, process and other personnel issues. MOTION APPROVED. Lindgren/McCurdy moved to come out of executive session at 3:15 PM. MOTION APPROVED. STATE EVENT UPDATES Staff provided a preliminary review of the winter sports events. 2011-12 WINTER STATE EVENT UPDATES CHEERLEADING: Ms. Adsit reported that the number of squads to qualify for the state cheerleading championships was greater than in previous years; however, some squads chose not to participate, and the final number to compete was the same as in 2011. She also summarized the action on the part of the staff and State Department of Health in determining that the norovirus, a highly contagious virus, was the reason that a number of cheerleaders became ill following the event. BASKETBALL: Ms. Adsit provided a summary of the recently concluded state basketball tournaments (Attachment #3.)



Mr. Feist shared a conversation he had with Nalin Sood, WIBCA president, regarding the recent state basketball championships. The following points were requested to be discussed: 1) Regional statistics counting toward the state records 2) Prefer that #1’s play #1’s and #2’s play #2’s to provide incentive for the #1 teams 3) Prefer “open” draw for the final eight with any team eligible to play any other

team (rather than splitting the winning teams into opposite half bracket) 4) Improving regional sites Mr. Colbrese shared that staff is working with WIBCA and the girls coaches for the purpose of scheduling a meeting to evaluate the tournament. Joe Feist and Tim Graham, and possibly other Board members, will also participate in that meeting. Tim Graham added that there have been several emails and discussions about teams intentionally losing in the District tournament based on the belief of receiving a “better” draw in the regionals. He added that there is no rule, no criteria, no evidence to utilize to determine if teams lose on purpose. BOWLING: Mr. Barnes shared that the event ran smoothly. GYMNASTICS: Mr. Smith reported that attendance was slightly down in attendance from last year. The meet went well. SWIMMING and DIVING: Mr. Barnes reported that a revised schedule worked great for this year. REGIONAL and STATE WRESTLING Mr. Miller reported that the event ran more smoothly than ever. An additional seating area for coaches was added; schools could purchase additional floor passes for coaches with several athletes that qualified; there were no complaints about parking; and that the Tacoma Sports Commission purchased additional parking passes last year to provide parking for staff and teams, but this year the Association assumed that cost (of $11,000). WINTER COALITION Mr. Colbrese reported that the Winter Coalition is set for Monday, March 12, 2012, at the Holiday Inn in Renton. The meeting will begin at 9 AM and is scheduled to conclude at 2:30 PM. Gareth Giles – Ms. Adsit reported that the Board approved through the email voting process to recognize Harlan Kredit, District 1; Bob Dowding, District 2; Bruce Phillips, District 3; Marty Friedman and Jim Murphy, District 7; and John Miller, District 8 as 2012 Gareth Giles recipients during the Winter Coalition. A representative from each of the WIAA Districts will introduce the recipient from his/her District at the special luncheon. She added that several of the former recipients will also attend that luncheon. AMENDMENT REVIEW Mr. Colbrese explained that, as Executive Board Vice President, Harlan Kredit will introduce each of the proposed amendments to the Winter Coalition. The maker of the amendment will then have the opportunity to provide the rationale in support of the amendment, as well as any other information deemed appropriate. Following any



subsequent discussion, the representative assembly members will vote on proposed changes to the amendments. REPRESENTATIVE ASSEMBLY VOTING Mr. Barnes shared that original amendments were distributed and posted on the WIAA Website in late January, will be reviewed and potentially amended during the Winter Coalition on March 12, will be redistributed by the end of March, with online voting to begin on April 2 and conclude by April 13. PRELIMINARY DISCSUSION ABOUT ATTENDING THE NFHS SUMMER MEETING IN NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE Mr. Colbrese shared that the summer meeting is later this year than in previous years, beginning on July 7. He will distribute the packets as soon as they are received from the NFHS office. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS HALL OF FAME Mr. Barnes reported that the Hall of Fame luncheon will be on Wednesday, May 9, 2012. ECVI/ECKC Mr. Barnes shared that Eastern Washington University, is very much interested in serving as the site for the 2012 ECKC in which four games will be played. He has had preliminary discussions with the schools that had previously indicated a desire to participate in this prestigious event and will seek additional schools to fill all time slots. The ECVI will potentially be held at Cheney High School. JUST PLAY FAIR!, ELIGIBILITY REPORT, EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, LEGAL REPORT, MARKETING REPORT and LEAP REPORT were postponed until the April meeting REVIEW OF MARCH BOARD MEETING ACTION Mr. Barnes reviewed action taken by the Board during this meeting. ADJOURNMENT Malich/Lindgren moved to adjourn the meeting at 4 PM on Sunday, March 11, 2012. MOTION APPROVED. Submitted by: Next Meeting: April 15-16, 2012 Harlan Kredit, WIAA Board Vice President 10 AM Mike Colbrese, WIAA Executive Director Cindy Adsit, Recorder




















































































































































































































































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