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SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF CONTROL OF THE IOWA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION AUGUST 9 & 10, 2019
The Board of Control of the Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) met August 9 and 10, 2019, at Riverside Casino and Golf Resort in Riverside, Iowa, pursuant to notice. Board of Control members present were Chairperson Greg Darling, Vice Chairperson Rod Earleywine, Treasurer Barb Schwamman, Brent Cook, Greg Dockum, Dave Wiebers, Scott Kibby, Paula Wright and Ryan Wise (non-voting). Association staff members present were Executive Director Tom Keating; Associate Director Brett Nanninga and Assistant Directors Todd Tharp, Chad Elsberry and Jared Chizek. Legal Counsel Brian Humke was also present (Saturday only).
CALL TO ORDER - The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Darling at 8:05 a.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - (MM-S) Earleywine-Schwamman to approve the June 10, 2019 and July 10, 2019 minutes. Motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT ITEMS
FINANCIAL REPORT – Executive Director Keating presented June 30, 2019 statement of financial position and statement of budgetary activities, the spring sports financial report, and the investment committee minutes from the June 10, 2019 meeting.
2019-20 INSURANCE RENEWALS – Executive Director Keating presented insurance renewals for the Concussion Insurance, Post-Season Tournament Play Policy, Property, Automobile, Inland Marine, Worker’s Compensation, General Liability, Crime, Umbrella Liability, Cyber Liability, Fiduciary Liability, Directors and Officers Liability and Employment Practices Liability coverage.
2019-20 IHSAA HANDBOOK AND FALL SPORTS MANUAL – The administrative staff presented the 2019-20 Handbook and 2019 Fall Sports Manual.
REVOCATION OF OFFICIAL’S LICENSE – Executive Director Keating shared he had revoked an official’s license as a result of being charged with a felony.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT ITEMS - (MM-S) Cook-Wiebers to approve all consent items as presented and reviewed. Motion carried unanimously.
ACTION ITEMS
2019-20 BOARD OF CONTROL CALENDAR – Executive Director Keating presented the Board of Control meeting schedule for 2019-20. (MM-S) Kibby-Earleywine to approve the meeting schedule as amended. Motion carried unanimously.
2019-20 IHSAA METHOD OF PAIRING – Executive Director Keating presented the 2019-20 draw for the alphabetical system of pairing. (MM-S) Cook-Earleywine to approve the method of pairing as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
2019-20 IHSAA COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS – Executive Director Keating and Associate Director Nanninga presented the following names as appointments to their respective IHSAA committees. Cross Country Advisory Committee: Katie Tesch, Ridge View. Golf Advisory Committee: Brady Baker, MOC-Floyd Valley; Chuck Steckelberg, Waverly-Shell Rock. Officials Advisory Committee: Jeff Horst, Clinton. Track and Field Advisory Committee: Jeff Bissen, Glenwood. Wrestling Advisory Committee: Joe Stephens, Underwood. Board of Control Election Committee: Scott Dryer, South Hamilton, Jewell. (MM-S) Dockum-Earleywine to accept the committee appointments as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
from the Joint Bowling Coaches Advisory Committee. The committee recommended: 1) To allow first or last names only on the front or back of the jersey left to the school’s discretion. 2) To allow three balls to be used at the state meet. 3) To explore adjusting the season to a different time of year. 4) To investigate a different state qualifying and state meet format. (MM-S) Schwamman-Wright to receive the minutes and to approve recommendations 1, 2, 3 and 4. Motion carried unanimously.
JOINT TRACK AND FIELD ADVISORY COMMITTEE – Assistant Director Chizek presented the minutes and recommendations from the Joint Track and Field Coaches Advisory Committee. The committee recommended: 1) To allow one track scrimmage with up to four teams participating in the event. 2) To allow one meet where all 19 events are not scheduled to be contested (e.g. throws only, relays only). (MM-S) Cook-Dockum to receive the minutes and to approve recommendations 1 and 2. Motion carried unanimously.
USE OF PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM POLICY – Executive Director Keating presented a new public address system policy that would replace the current Prayer at IHSAA-Sponsored Events Policy. (MM-S) Wright-Wiebers to approve the Public Address System Policy as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
REPORTS
D.O.E. REPORT – Board member Wise shared with the board the discussions from the recent meeting held at the Department with the four activity organization executive directors in particular a proposed rule change to the Scholarship Rule and implementation of a dead week.
I.A.S.B. REPORT - Board member Dockum reported he is not seeking reelection this fall, so his tenure on the Board of Control will end this fall. The IASB employee relation conference will be held October 17 and the IASB Convention will be held November 20 and 21.
I.H.S.A.D.A. REPORT – Board member Cook reported on the upcoming district meetings and national conference.
TECHNOLOGY REPORT – Associate Director Nanninga shared with the Board an update on the new web site.
IHSSN/NFHS NETWORK – Executive Director Keating and Associate Director Nanninga provided information on the IHSSN and NFHS Network.
IOWA HALL OF PRIDE – Associate Director Nanninga provided information on the Iowa Hall of Pride, particularly the technology upgrades.
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES & OUTREACH REPORT – Assistant Director Elsberry provided information regarding the National Student Leadership Summit held recently in Indianapolis, the IASC year-long project regarding mental health, and the continued partnership with the Center of Violence Prevention.
INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS
1) Executive Director Keating shared with the IHSAA Board of Control information, including terms, committees, contact information and important dates. 2) Assistant Director Tharp discussed the upcoming new administrator/athletic director workshop on August 14 at the IHSAA Office. 3) Assistant Director Tharp presented a memo sent to member school administrators regarding the concussion course requirement. 4) Associate Director Nanninga shared information relative to the IHSAA’s presence at both the SAI and IASB conventions. 5) Assistant Director Chizek provided a list of Friend of School Awards for the 2018-19 school year. 6) Executive Director Keating provided the 2019 baseball ejection report. 7) Executive Director Keating shared the joint committee meeting minutes from the August 2 meeting. 8) Executive Director Keating shared information relative to the IHSAA’s and Iowa Hall of Pride’s presence at the Iowa State Fair. 9) Executive Director Keating presented information relative to a potential service animal policy. 10) Executive Director Keating provided an update on the number of school districts that have submitted a resolution relative to sport classifications. 11) Executive Director Keating shared a potential meeting date and list of potential committee members for this fall’s classifi-
cation committee meeting. 12) Executive Director Keating discussed a phone call he received from a student-athlete regarding the IHSAA ejection policy. 13) Executive Director Keating provided an update on the QuikStats web site. 14) Executive Director Keating presented information on a meeting held with the executives of the other activity organizations and the Department regarding the Scholarship Rule. 15) Executive Director Keating provided information regarding Silver Star Nutrition. 16) Executive Director Keating shared information regarding the Butler University research study on the value of high school activity programs. 17) Executive Director Keating provided the results from the athletic director survey conducted this summer regarding IHSAA operations. 18) Executive Director Keating shared guidance from the Department regarding BEDs numbers and which students should be used in the count. 19) Executive Director Keating provided an update on the unified activities calendar. 20) Executive Director Keating presented information from the Department regarding a sharing agreement dispute in which students are legally provided the opportunity to participate in an activity. 21) The Board reviewed and acknowledged “thank you” notes received by the IHSAA.
Chairperson Darling recessed the Board at 10:15 am, Friday, August 9, 2019.
The Board reconvened at 8:30 am on Saturday, August 10, 2019.
ACTION ITEMS
EXECUTIVE SESSION - (MM-S) Earleywine-Schwamman to proceed to Executive Session to discuss a personnel matter. (MM-S) Earleywine-Cook to adjourn the Executive Session.
EMPLOYEE RESIGNATION – Brett Nanninga submitted his resignation effective December 31, 2019. (MM-S) Earleywine-Schwamman to approve Brett Nanninga’s resignation effect December 31, 2019. Motion carried unanimously.
PERSONNEL AGREEMENT – As a result of the previous action item, (MM-S) Earleywine-Cook to enter into a six-month contract with Brett Nanninga retroactive to July 1, 2019. Motion carried unanimously.
2019-20 IHSAA LEGAL COUNSEL APPOINTMENT – Executive Director Keating noted the requirement of the IHSAA Board of Control policies to annually appoint legal counsel for the IHSAA. (MM-S) Schwamman-Cook to appoint Brian Humke of Nyemaster Goode, PC to serve as legal counsel. Motion carried unanimously.
INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS
1) Executive Director Keating presented information regarding a subpoena received regarding a high school football player from the 1980s. 2) Chairperson Darling led a discussion on the roles and responsibilities of the Board of Control.
NEXT MEETING DATE - The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held September 26, 2019 at the IHSAA Office in Boone.
ADJOURNMENT - Being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by Chairperson Darling at 9:30 a.m.
I, Jared Chizek, Assistant Director of the Iowa High School Athletic Association, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct record of the proceedings of the meeting of the Board of Control held Friday and Saturday, August 9 and 10, 2019.
SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF CONTROL OF THE IOWA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION AUGUST 28, 2019
The Board of Control of the Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) met August 28, 2019, at the Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) office in Boone, pursuant to notice. Board of Control members present were Chairperson Greg Darling, Vice-Chairperson Rod Earleywine, Treasurer Barb Schwamman, Greg Dockum, Brent Cook, Dave Wiebers, Scott Kibby and Paula Wright. Association staff members present were Executive Director Tom Keating, Associate Director Brett Nanninga and Assistant Directors Todd Tharp, Chad Elsberry and Jared Chizek. Also present was Brian Humke, IHSAA legal counsel.
CALL TO ORDER - The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Darling at 8:30 a.m.
ELIGIBILITY RULING – (1) Sioux City, North – Desmond G. – General Transfer Rule 36.15(3). Pursuant to a letter received from Erin G., appellant, and Mitch Mohr, football coach, participated in the hearing. They were informed Board Member Wise had recused himself from the hearing and had not received any materials pertaining to the hearing. (MM-S) Cook-Earleywine that in accordance with 36.15(3), eligibility be denied. Motion carried unanimously. (2) Danville – Nicholas E. – Scholarship Rule 36.15(2). Pursuant to a letter received from Christine E., to extend the eligibility of a student. Christine E., appellant, and Nicholas E., student, participated in the hearing. The participants were informed Board Member Wise had recused himself from the hearing and had not received any materials pertaining to the hearing. (MM-S) Wiebers-Earleywine that in accordance with 36.15(2), the appeal requesting an extension of eligibility be denied. Motion carried unanimously. (3) Cedar Rapids, Washington – Adam T. – Scholarship Rule 36.15(2). Pursuant to a letter received from Dale T. and Sarah T., to extend the eligibility of a student. Dale T. and Sarah T., appellants, Adam T., student, Quintin Gay, former teammate of student, and Richard Mitvalsky, appellant’s legal counsel, participated in the hearing. The participants were informed Board Member Wise had recused himself from the hearing and had not received any materials pertaining to the hearing. (MM-S) After conclusion of the hearing, the Board began deliberations. Schwamman-Earleywine to lay further deliberations on the table until the board had a chance to review documents submitted by appellant. Motion carried unanimously. (4) Revocation of Official’s Registration – Jerome Stovall. Pursuant to a letter received from Jerome Stovall. Jerome Stovall, appellant, and Marvin Spencer, probation officer and officiating partner, participated in the hearing. (MM-S) Kibby-Cook to uphold the licensure revocation handed down by Executive Director Keating. Motion carried unanimously. (5) Cedar Rapids, Washington – Adam T. – Scholarship Rule 36.15(2). (MM-S) Cook-Schwamman to take from the table the eligibility matters of Adam T. Motion carried unanimously. The Board reconvened deliberations. (MM-S) Earleywine-Dockum that in accordance with 36.15(2), the appeal requesting an extension of eligibility for Adam T. be denied. Motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT - Being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by Chairperson Darling at 12:20 p.m.
I, Jared Chizek, Assistant Director of the Iowa High School Athletic Association, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct record of the proceedings of the meeting of the Board of Control held Wednesday, August 28, 2019.
SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF CONTROL OF THE IOWA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
The Board of Control of the Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) met September 13, 2019, by telephone conference call, pursuant to notice. Board of Control members present were Chairperson Greg Darling, Vice-Chairperson Rod Earleywine, Dave Wiebers, Brent Cook and Greg Dockum. Association staff member present was Executive Director Tom Keating. Also present was Brian Humke, IHSAA legal counsel.
CALL TO ORDER - The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Darling at 1:00 p.m.
board minutes Board of Control of a student. Prior to the hearing, Christine E., appellant, shared additional information that was not presented during the original hearing on August 28, 2019. (MM-S) Cook-Earleywine that in accordance with 36.15(2), eligibility be granted at the sub-varsity level for cross country and track and field. Motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT - Being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by Chairperson Darling at 1:35 p.m.
I, Tom Keating, Executive Director of the Iowa High School Athletic Association, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct record of the proceedings of the meeting of the Board of Control held Friday, September 13, 2019.
SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF CONTROL OF THE IOWA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION SEPTEMBER 26, 2019
The Board of Control of the Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) met September 26, 2019, at the Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) office in Boone, pursuant to notice. Board of Control members present were Chairperson Greg Darling, Vice Chairperson Rod Earleywine, Treasurer Barb Schwamman, Greg Dockum, Dave Wiebers, Scott Kibby and Paula Wright. Association staff members present were Executive Director Tom Keating; Assistant Directors Todd Tharp, Chad Elsberry and Jared Chizek and Director of Finance Jessica Morgan.
CALL TO ORDER – The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Darling at 12:30 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - (MM-S) Earleywine-Schwamman to approve the August 6, August 9 and 10, August 28 and September 13, 2019 meeting minutes. Motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT ITEMS
FINANCIAL REPORT – Director of Finance Morgan presented August 31, 2019 financial statements including the statement of financial position and statement of budgetary activities. She also provided the 2019 postseason baseball tournament financial report.
CHANGES TO VACATION ACCRUAL AND TIME OFF PRACTICE – Director of Finance Morgan presented changes in the way IHSAA staff members will accrue vacation days and the ability of staff to use compensation time during a work week.
WEST LIBERTY INELIGIBLE PLAYER PARTICIPATION – Assistant Director Chizek presented correspondence from West Liberty High School regarding the participation of an ineligible cross country athlete.
NEVADA INELIGIBLE PLAYER PARTICIPATION – Assistant Director Chizek presented correspondence from Nevada High School regarding the participation of an ineligible cross country athlete.
2019 POSTSEASON GOLF MANUAL – Assistant Director Elsberry presented the 2019 postseason golf manual.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT ITEMS – (MM-S) Schwamman-Dockum to approve all consent items as presented and reviewed. Motion carried unanimously.
ACTION ITEMS
BEREAVEMENT POLICY CHANGE – Director of Finance Morgan presented a change to the IHSAA Employee Handbook that would change the number of bereavement leave days staff members would be allowed to use per occurrence rather than a set number per calendar year. (MM-S) Earleywine-Wiebers to approve the change to the bereavement leave policy in the IHSAA Employee Handbook. Motion carried unanimously.
2019 POSTSEASON FOOTBALL MANUAL – Assistant Director Tharp presented the 2019 postseason football manual. (MMS) Schwamman-Earleywine to approve the postseason football manual as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
board minutes Board of Control IHSAA MEDIA POLICY MANUAL – Executive Director Keating presented the IHSAA Media Policy Manual. (MM-S) Dockum-Wright to approve the media policy manual as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
2019-20 IHSAA POSTSEASON LIVE STREAMING POLICY – Executive Director Keating presented information allowing 2019-20 IHSAA postseason events to be live streamed. (MM-S) Earleywine-Dockum to accept the live streaming policy as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
2019 IHSAA AWARD RECIPIENTS – Executive Director Keating presented the recommendations of the Sports Advisory & Service Award Nomination Committee for the following awards. 2019 IHSAA Media Award: Ryan Stonebrecker, Tipton; Jon Swisher, Manchester; Terry Walters, Newton; and Scott Byers, Sheldon. 2019 IHSAA Sports Medicine Award: David Moore, Iowa Falls, and Dustin Smith, Eagle Grove. (MM-S) Wiebers-Wright to accept the committee recommendations as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS
1) Executive Director Keating led a discussion on the upcoming classification committee meeting. 2) Assistant Director Chizek provided information on the admission charge for the upcoming state cross country meet. 3) Executive Director Keating presented the fall sports ejection report. 4) The administrative staff shared correspondence sent to member schools and officials regarding the fall sports rules meetings. 5) Executive Director Keating presented the results of the NFHS participation survey. 6) Executive Director Keating shared correspondence sent to member schools regarding the NFHS Concussion Course. 7) Executive Director Keating presented a list of schools that had no ejections during the 2018-19 school year. 8) Executive Director Keating presented a list of schools that had three or more ejections during the 2018-19 school year. 9) Executive Director Keating provided correspondence sent to members about ACT/SAT prep materials memo. 10) Executive Director Keating led a discussion on the proposed calendar changes, including the dead week concept. 11) Executive Director Keating provided the 2019-20 Board of Control committees and officer rotation. 12) Executive Director Keating provided the corrective action from Des Moines, Roosevelt regarding the use of coaches in practice without coaching authorizations. 13) Executive Director Keating presented a summary of the Section 4 and 5 meetings he attended this month. 14) Executive Director Keating shared a press release from the NFHS comparing club teams with school teams. 15) Executive Director Keating provided updates on the new IHSAA web site.
NEXT MEETING DATE – The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held October 17, 2019 at the IHSAA Office in Boone.
ADJOURNMENT – Being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by Chairperson Darling at 1:30 p.m.
I, Jared Chizek, Assistant Director of the Iowa High School Athletic Association, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct record of the proceedings of the meeting of the Board of Control held Thursday, September 26, 2019.
SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF CONTROL OF THE IOWA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION OCTOBER 17, 2019
The Board of Control of the Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) met October 17, 2019, at the Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) office in Boone, pursuant to notice. Board of Control members present were Chairperson Greg Darling, Treasurer Barb Schwamman, Brent Cook, Greg Dockum, Dave Wiebers, Scott Kibby, and Paula Wright. Association staff members present were Executive Director Tom Keating; Assistant Directors Todd Tharp, Chad Elsberry and Jared Chizek, Director of Finance Jessica Morgan and Director of Officials Lewie Curtis. Also present was Brian Humke, IHSAA legal counsel.
CALL TO ORDER - The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Darling at 8:30 a.m.
board minutes Board of Control from Chris Deam, activities director at Cedar Rapids, Jefferson, to extend the eligibility of a student. Chris Deam, appellant, Erin Whipple, student’s teacher, and Tyrique K., student, participated in the hearing. The participants were informed Board Member Wise had recused himself from the hearing and had not received any materials pertaining to the hearing. (MM-S) Wiebers-Cook that in accordance with 36.15(2), the appeal requesting an extension of eligibility be denied. Motion carried unanimously. (2) Regina, Iowa City – Danny G. – IHSAA Board Policy – Return to School Previously Attended. Pursuant to a letter received from Ryan Prahm, attorney representing the student and his family. Annie G., mother of student, Mike G., father of student, Dan G., grandfather of student, and Kathy G., grandmother of student, participated in the hearing. The participants were informed Board Member Wise had recused himself from the hearing and had not received any materials pertaining to the hearing. In addition, Board Member Kibby had recused himself from the hearing. (MM-S) Cook-Dockum that in accordance with IHSAA Board Policy, particularly, the Return to School Previously Attended, that eligibility be granted. Motion carried unanimously.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - (MM-S) Wright-Schwamman to approve the September 26, 2019 minutes. Motion carried unanimously. EXECUTIVE SESSION - (MM-S) Wright-Schwamman to proceed to executive session to discuss a personnel matter. (MM-S) Schwamman-Wright to adjourn the Executive Session.
CONSENT ITEMS
FINANCIAL REPORT - Director of Finance Morgan presented September 30, 2019, financial statements including the statement of financial position, statement of budgetary activities and quarterly investment statement. IHSAA ELECTIONS — Executive Director Keating presented the formal report of the Board of Control election committee and information sent to school administrators regarding the Representative Council elections.
2019-20 REPORT ON ELECTION FOR POSITIONS ON THE BOARD OF CONTROL OF THE IOWA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
CLASS A & AA SCHOOLS, SOUTHEAST DISTRICT, TERM EXPIRING 2024
Andy Crozier Superintendent Central Lee, Donnellson Paula Wright Superintendent Oskaloosa Joe Stutting Superintendent North Scott, Eldridge Jim Henrick Superintendent Keota Tracy Wilkens Principal Knoxville 26 15 1 1 1
I, Chairperson of the Election Committee for the Board of Control, certify that the above foregoing is a true and correct record of the election of the Southeast District for the Board of Control.
Joe Stutting, Superintendent, North Scott Community Schools Chairperson, Election Committee, Board of Control
OSAGE AND EMMETSBURG REQUEST TO COMPETE UP IN CLASS IN WRESTLING – Executive Director Keating shared correspondence from the superintendents at Osage and Emmetsburg stating their desires to compete up in classification in wrestling. Per board policy, this request is for a two-year period of time, meaning these schools will compete in 2A for the 2020 and 2021 postseason wrestling tournaments. 2019-20 WINTER SPORTS MANUAL — The executive team presented the sport manuals for basketball, wrestling, swimming and bowling for approval. UPDATED HOST CONTRACT — Executive Director Keating presented an updated version of the host contract used for all postseason events. APPROVAL OF CONSENT ITEMS - (MM-S) Dockum-Kibby to approve all consent items as presented and reviewed. Motion carried unanimously.
ACTION ITEMS
2018-19 IHSAA/IHOP AUDIT — Director of Finance Morgan presented the minutes of the Audit Committee. (MM-S) Kibby-Cook to accept the minutes as presented and receive the audit as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
board minutes Board of Control WAIVER OF 1st AND 2nd YEAR OFFICIALS’ FEES FOR MILITARY AND ATTENDEES OF REF ACADEMY – Executive Director Keating presented a proposal to waive the first two years of official registration fees for active and honorable discharged members of the military and individuals who attend the Ref Academy in Des Moines. (MM-S) Schwamman-Cook to approve the waiving of officials registration fees as presented. Motion carried unanimously. 2019 STATE WRESTLING GRAND MARCH – The administrative staff recommended that Bill Roths and Doug Manley be named as the 2020 grand march escorts. (MM-S) Dockum-Cook to approve this recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. IHSAA SOCCER ADVISORY COMMITTEE – Assistant Director Tharp presented the meeting minutes and recommendation from the IHSAA Soccer Coaches Advisory Committee. The committee recommended delaying the release of postseason assignments until Week 44 of the NFHS standardized calendar. (MM-S) Schwamman-Wright to approve this recommendation as presented. Motion carried unanimously. 2019-20 IHSAA COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS – Executive Director Keating presented the following names as appointments to their respective IHSAA committees. Football Advisory Committee: Justin Putz, Independence; Tom Petersen, Exira/ EHK. Swimming Advisory Committee: Stacey Zapolski, Pleasant Valley. Baseball Advisory Committee: Jeremy Heinen, Urbandale. Junior High Advisory Committee: Isaac Sturm, Marquette Catholic, Bellevue. (MM-S) Cook-Wiebers to accept the committee appointments as presented. Motion carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF TRANE HVAC SERVICE AGREEMENT – Executive Director Keating presented an agreement between the IHSAA and Trane for regular maintenance and troubleshooting. (MM-S) Schwamman-Wright to approve the service agreement as presented. Motion carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF HEARTLAND MERAKI UPGRADES – Executive Director Keating presented an agreement between the IHSAA and Heartland Meraki to upgrade internet switches and access points throughout the IHSAA office. (MM-S) Schwamman-Wright to approve the proposed agreement as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
REPORTS
I.A.S.B. REPORT - Board member Dockum shared the state convention is scheduled for November 20-22 in Des Moines. I.H.S.A.D.A REPORT - Board member Cook reported on the recently held district meetings, statewide athletic director turnover, and the IHSADA starting a new strategic plan. DIRECTOR OF OFFICIALS REPORT - Director of Officials Curtis presented information on year-to-date official registration numbers and winter sport clinics. IHSAA STATE 4A GOLF REPORT — Assistant Director Elsberry presented information regarding the state fall golf meet held October 11-12 at Tournament Club of Iowa in Polk City. EDUCATIONAL SERVICES REPORT — Assistant Director Elsberry presented information about the recently held Pursuing Victory with Honor Conference and the upcoming IASC Leadership Conference, IOWA ATHLETIC COUNCIL REPORT — Assistant Director Tharp reported on the recently held meeting of the Iowa Athletic Council in Boone. TECHNOLOGY REPORT — Executive Director Keating reiterated the switch/access point proposal that was approved earlier and shared with the Board his desire to have a tech audit within the next calendar year. IHSSN REPORT — Executive Director Keating provided an update on the Iowa High School Sports Network.
INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS
1) Director of Officials Curtis shared the most recent fall sports ejection report. 2) Assistant Directors Tharp and Chizek discussed the current football RPI and planned process for pairings at the conclusion of the regular season. 3) Assistant Director Chizek provided information on the upcoming state cross country meet. 4) Executive Director Keating and Assistant Director Chizek provided a report on the classification committee meeting held October 1 and shared a draft of a survey that will be sent to school administrators across the state in the coming weeks. 5) The administrative staff provided information on the recently held district athletic director meetings. 6) Executive Director Keating presented several articles recently published from the NFHS. 7) Executive Director Keating reported on an incident involving a coach and an official that occurred during a football game between Dowling Catholic and Des Moines, Lincoln.
NEXT MEETING DATE - The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held November 22, 2019 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Cedar Falls in conjunction with the State Football Championships. ADJOURNMENT - Being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by Chairperson Darling at 11:55 a.m. l, Jared Chizek, Assistant Director of the Iowa High School Athletic Association, do hereby certify that the above and fore-
board minutes Board of Control going is a true and correct record of the proceedings of the meeting of the Board of Control held Thursday, October 17, 2019.
SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF CONTROL OF THE IOWA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION OCTOBER 21, 2019
The Board of Control of the Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) met October 21, 2019, by telephone conference call, pursuant to notice. Board of Control members present were Chairperson Greg Darling, Dave Wiebers, Brent Cook, Paula Wright, Barb Schwamman and Scott Kibby. Association staff member present was Executive Director Tom Keating. Also present was Brian Humke, IHSAA legal counsel.
CALL TO ORDER - The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Darling at 8:08 a.m.
MARSHALLTOWN – Isaiah B. –Open Enrollment Transfer Rule 36.15(4). Pursuant to an e-mail received from Rich B., parent of student. Rich, Deeann and Isaiah, appellants, participated in the hearing in-person. The participants were informed Board Member Wise had recused himself from the hearing and had not received any materials pertaining to the telephonic hearing. (MM-S) Schwamman-Wright that in accordance with 36.15(4), eligibility be denied. Motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT - Being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by Chairperson Darling at 8:31 a.m.
I, Tom Keating, Executive Director of the Iowa High School Athletic Association, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct record of the proceedings of the meeting of the Board of Control held Monday, October 21, 2019.
SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF CONTROL OF THE IOWA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION NOVEMBER 4, 2019
The Board of Control of the Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) met November 4, 2019, at the Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) office in Boone, pursuant to notice. Board of Control members present were Chairperson Greg Darling, Rod Earleywine (via phone), Brent Cook (via phone), Paula Wright, Barb Schwamman (via phone), Greg Dockum and Scott Kibby (via phone). Association staff member present was Executive Director Tom Keating and Assistant Director Jared Chizek. Also present was Brian Humke, IHSAA legal counsel.
CALL TO ORDER - The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Darling at 9:05 a.m.
SIOUX CITY, NORTH – Isaiah P. – General Transfer Rule 36.15(3). Pursuant to a letter received from Gabe P., appellant, participated in the hearing. He was informed Board Member Wise had recused himself from the hearing and had not received any materials pertaining to the hearing. (MM-S) Schwamman-Dockum that in accordance with 36.15(3), eligibility be denied. Motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT - Being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by Chairperson Darling at 8:50 a.m.
I, Jared Chizek, Assistant Director of the Iowa High School Athletic Association, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct record of the proceedings of the meeting of the Board of Control held Monday, November 4, 2019.
SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF CONTROL OF THE IOWA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION NOVEMBER 22, 2019
board minutes Board of Control The Board of Control of the Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) met November 22, 2019, at the Hilton Garden Inn, Cedar Falls, pursuant to notice. Board of Control members present were Chairperson Greg Darling, Vice Chairperson Rod Earlywine, Treasurer Barb Schwamman, Brent Cook, Greg Dockum, Scott Kibby, Ryan Wise and Paula Wright. Association staff members present were Executive Director Tom Keating and Director of Finance Jessica. Also present was Ken Krogman of IHSSN. CALL TO ORDER - The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Darling at 8:00 a.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - (MM-S) Schwamman-Earlywine to approve the October 17, 2019, October 21, 2019 and November 11, 2019 minutes. Motion carried unanimously. EXECUTIVE SESSION - (MM-S) Earlywine-Schwamman to proceed to executive session to discuss personnel matters. (MM-S) Schwamman-Wright to adjourn the Executive Session.
CONSENT ITEMS
CHANGE OF OFFICE HOURS – Executive Director Keating provided call data and rationale to request changing office hours from 7:30/8:00 a.m. – 4:00/4:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE PURCHASE – Director of Finance Jessica Morgan shared information regarding request to purchase new accounting software, including needs, features of new software, bids and pricing. IHSAA/IHOP HEALTH AND DENTAL INSURANCE RENEWAL - Director of Finance Jessica Morgan shared details of this year’s renewal rates. There will be a decrease in our rates for this year. APPROVAL OF CONSENT ITEMS - (MM-S) Kibby-Dockum to approve all consent items as presented and reviewed. Motion carried unanimously.
ACTION ITEMS
REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL ELECTION RESULTS – Executive Director Keating presented the report on the Representative Council Election.
2019-20 ELECTION REPORT FOR POSITIONS ON THE REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL OF THE IOWA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
CLASS A, CENTRAL DISTRICT, TERM EXPIRING 2020 CLASS A, NORTHEAST DISTRICT, TERM EXPIRING 2024 CLASS A, NORTHWEST DISTRICT, TERM EXPIRING 2023 CLASS A, NORTHWEST DISTRICT, TERM EXPIRING 2024 CLASS A, SOUTHEAST DISTRICT, TERM EXPIRING 2024 CLASS A, SOUTHWEST DISTRICT, TERM EXPIRING 2021 CLASS AA, SOUTHWEST DISTRICT, TERM EXPIRING 2024
CLASS A, CENTRAL DISTRICT, TERM EXPIRING 2020
Erik Garnass Principal Bondurant-Farrar Dan Johnson Principal Webster City Wayne Kronemann Superintendent West Hancock, Britt Adam Lamoureux Principal Van Meter Aaron Thomas Principal Aplington-Parkersburg Justin Stockdale Superintendent Dike-New Hartford Matt Patton Superintendent Roland-Story, Story City Jared Smith Superintendent South Tama County, Tama Matt Rasmusson Principal East Marshall, LeGrand
a) Random Draw
CLASS A, NORTHEAST DISTRICT, TERM EXPIRING 2024
Mike Crozier Superintendent Northwood-Kensett Daniel Fox Superintendent East Buchanan, Winthrop Brian Jaeger Superintendent Monticello Troy Osterhaus Principal Maquoketa Valley, Delhi 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
18 2 1 1
Board of Control BellevueTom Meyer Superintendent 1
*Ineligible due to recently serving two terms on the Representative Council.
CLASS A, NORTHWEST DISTRICT, TERM EXPIRING 2024
Kevin Wood Principal Manson Northwest Webster Jason Engleman Principal Central Lyon, Rock Rapids Tom Ryherd Principal Alta-Aurelia Jon Wiebers Superintendent Ridge View Chad Shook Superintendent Lawton-Bronson 17 2 1 1 1
*Elected to position expiring in 2024 due to having the most votes
CLASS A, NORTHWEST DISTRICT, TERM EXPIRING 2023
*Jason Engleman Principal Central Lyon, Rock Rapids Tom Ryherd Principal Alta-Aurelia Jon Wiebers Superintendent Ridge View Chad Shook Superintendent Lawton-Bronson 2 1 1 1
*Elected to position expiring in 2023 due to having second most votes.
CLASS A, SOUTHEAST DISTRICT, TERM EXPIRING 2024
Dan Maeder Superintendent Davis County, Bloomfield Tom Parker Superintendent Camanche Glenn Plummer Principal Regina, Iowa City Mike Still Superintendent Wayne, Corydon Jim Henrich Superintendent Keota Matt Johnson Principal Centerville 11 5 3 1 1 1
CLASS A, SOUTHWEST DISTRICT, TERM EXPIRING 2021
Chris Fenster Superintendent Southwest Valley Kurt Brosamle Superintendent Boyer Valley, Dunlap Quentin Stanerson Principal Audubon Kevin Blunt Principal Stanton Trevor Miller Superintendent Exira/Elk Horn-Kimballton Michael Wright Superintendent Earlham Rudy Evertsen Principal Central Decatur, Leon Delane Galvin Superintendent S.E. Warren, Liberty Center Trevor Miller Superintendent IKM-Manning Chris Coffelt Superintendent Central Decatur, Leon 6 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
CLASS AA, SOUTHWEST DISTRICT, TERM EXPIRING 2024
Chris Fenster Superintendent Southwest Valley Kurt Brosamle Superintendent Boyer Valley, Dunlap Quentin Stanerson Principal Audubon Kevin Blunt Principal Stanton Trevor Miller Superintendent Exira/Elk Horn-Kimballton Michael Wright Superintendent Earlham Rudy Evertsen Principal Central Decatur, Leon Delane Galvin Superintendent S.E. Warren, Liberty Center Trevor Miller Superintendent IKM-Manning Chris Coffelt Superintendent Central Decatur, Leon 6 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
I, Chairperson of the Board of Control, certify that the above and foregoing is the official report of the Representative Council elections.
Greg Darling, Chairperson Iowa High School Athletic Association Board of Control
(MM-S) Earlywine-Cook to receive the report and declare Justin Stockdale, Mike Crozier, Kevin Wood, Jason Engleman, Dan Maeder, Chris Fenster and Chris Basinger elected. Motion carried unanimously. BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME RECOMMENDATIONS — Executive Director Keating shared recommendations from the Basketball Hall of Fame Committee. (MM-S) Wright-Dockum to accept the recommendations as presented and direct IHSAA Administrative staff to establish criteria and maximum number of inductees per year. Motion carried unanimously. WRESTLING HALL OF FAME – Executive Director Keating shared recommendations from the Wrestling Hall of Fame Committee. (MM-S) Cook-Kibby to accept the recommendations as presented. Motion carried unanimously. 2020 DISTRICT SWIMMING SITES – Executive Director Keating shared 2020 swimming sites. (MM-S) Schwamman-Dockum to approve the 2020 sites as presented. Motion carried unanimously. 2020 DISTRICT WRESTLING SITES AND ASSIGNMENTS – Executive Director Keating shared 2020 wrestling sites and assignments. (MM-S) Cook-Earlywine to approve the 2020 sites and assignments as presented. Motion carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF “MORATORIUM WEEK” – (MM-S) Wright-Schwamman to approve a “Moratorium Week” during week 4 beginning with the 2021-22 school year. UPDATED BOARD POLICY MANUAL – Tabled. REORGANIZE IHSAA BOARD OF CONTROL – (MM-S) Wright-Dockum to reorganize officers of the Board of Control as follows: Chairperson – Rod Earlywine Vice Chairperson – Barb Schwamman Treasurer – Brent Cook
Ascending Order for Future Officers • Scott Kibby • Dave Wiebers • Andy Crozier • IASB Representative (TBD)
The Board recognized Greg Darling for his service Chair of the Board for the past two years. The Board also recognized Paula Wright for her service to the Board.
Motion carried unanimously.
REPORTS
D.O.E. REPORT – Department of Education Director Wise shared that the “Moratorium Week” (“Dead Week”) and the Scholarship Rule change to eliminate “double jeopardy” penalties have begun the 108 day process. Director Wise also shared that the State Board of Education voted against the previous version of the Seclusion and Restraint rules at their September meeting but unanimously noticed the 108 day start of the new version of the rules at their November meeting. I.A.S.B. REPORT - Board member Dockum shared the state convention held November 19-21 was a success. Dockum also reported the session presented by Executive Directors of the IHSAA, IGHSAU, IHSMA and IHSSA was well received. IHSSN REPORT — Ken Krogman provided an update on the high school football playoff coverage, including statistics regarding streaming viewership. Over 200,000 people have viewed some part of the semi-finals and finals. Ken also shared info regarding the television coverage of the playoffs. Ken shared information regarding plans to televise ICCA (cheer) championships, plans to discuss televising music events, plans to add a video board at state track to allow viewing of field events outside the stadium and current project of digitizing 360 films and videotapes of IHSAA state events.
INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS
1) Executive Director Keating shared that over 50 new AD’s attended the second session of the IHSAA/IGHSAU New A.D. workshop held on November 4. 2) Keating shared Winter Sports On-Line Rules Meeting memos sent from IHSAA to coaches, officials and AD’s. 3) Keating shared minutes of the Joint IHSAA/IGHSAU committee meeting held November 14. 4) Keating shared Assistant Director Todd Tharp’s notices to teams regarding complimentary admission to the football championships. 5) Chad Elsberry provided information regarding 2019-20 Pride Challenge events. 6) Keating shared the New Board Member Orientation Manual. 7) Keating shared information regarding progress on the IHSAA visioning process.
board minutes Board of Control 8) Keating shared the IHSAA position on eligibility as it applies to scrimmages. 9) Keating shared the 2019 Football Championships Award presentation schedule. 10) Keating shared information regarding Sidney High School’s request to remove 37 students from Hamburg from their current BEDS enrollment which is used to determine football classification for the next two year cycle.
NEXT MEETING DATE - The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held December 19, 2019 at 8:30 a.m. at the IHSAA office in Boone.
ADJOURNMENT - Being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by Chairperson Darling at 9:44 a.m. l, Tom Keating, Executive Director of the Iowa High School Athletic Association, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct record of the proceedings of the meeting of the Board of Control held Friday, November 22, 2019.
SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF CONTROL OF THE IOWA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION NOVEMBER 25, 2019
The Board of Control of the Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) met November 25, 2019, at the Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) office in Boone, pursuant to notice. Board of Control members present were Chairperson Rod Earleywine, Vice-Chairperson Barb Schwamman (via phone), Treasurer Brent Cook (via phone), Scott Kibby (via phone), Greg Dockum, and Greg Darling. Association staff members present were Executive Director Tom Keating and Assistant Director Jared Chizek. Also present was Brian Humke, IHSAA legal counsel.
CALL TO ORDER - The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Earleywine at 9:00 a.m.
(1) DES MOINES, EAST – James J. – General Transfer Rule 36.15(3). Pursuant to a letter received from James J., appellant, Kristi K., student’s mother, and James J., student, participated in the hearing. The participants were informed Board Member Wise had recused himself from the hearing and had not received any materials pertaining to the hearing. (MM) Darling that in accordance with 36.15(3), eligibility be denied and the ineligibility period begin with the student’s first day of attendance at Des Moines, East. Motion died for lack of second. (MM-S) Dockum-Schwamman that in accordance with 36.15(3), eligibility be denied and the ineligibility period begin with the student’s first day of attendance of the 2019-20 school year. Motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT - Being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by Chairperson Earleywine at 9:50 a.m.
I, Jared Chizek, Assistant Director of the Iowa High School Athletic Association, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct record of the proceedings of the meeting of the Board of Control held Monday, November 25, 2019.
SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF CONTROL OF THE IOWA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION DECEMBER 19, 2019
The Board of Control of the Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) met December 19, 2019, at the Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) office in Boone, Iowa pursuant to notice. Board of Control members present were Chairperson Rod Earleywine, Vice Chairperson Barb Schwamman, Treasurer Brent Cook, Greg Dockum, Dave Wiebers, Scott Kibby, Greg Darling, Andy Crozier and Ryan Wise (non-voting). Association staff members present were Executive Director Tom Keating, Assistant Directors Todd Tharp, Chad Elsberry and Jared Chizek and Director of Finance Jessica Morgan. Also present was Brian Humke, IHSAA legal counsel.
CALL TO ORDER - The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Earleywine at 8:00 a.m.
board minutes Board of Control Superintendent of Sidney. Appellant Tim Hood was present for the hearing. (MM-S) Schwamman-Darling to not change Sidney’s BEDS number used for 2020-21 sport classifications. Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - (MM-S) Kibby-Dockum to approve the November 22, 2019 and November 25, 2019 minutes. Motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT ITEMS
RETIREMENT INVESTMENT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES – Director of Finance Morgan presented the meeting minutes from the Retirement Investment Committee meeting held November 19, 2019.
NFHS WAIVER FOR EXPERIMENTAL USE OF SHOT CLOCK – Executive Director Keating shared the NFHS has granted permission to use a shot clock during a basketball event in Cedar Rapids on January 11, 2020. The event organizers will collect data throughout the event to analyze the impact of the shot clock.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT ITEMS – (MM-S) Schwamman-Cook to approve all consent items as presented and reviewed. Motion carried unanimously.
ACTION ITEMS
FINANCIAL REPORT – Director of Finance Morgan presented November 30, 2019, financial statements including the statement of financial position, statement of budgetary activities and fall sports financial report. (MM-S) Darling-Wiebers to approve the financial report as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
2020 IHSAA BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT CLASSIFICATIONS – Assistant Director Chizek presented the 2020 basketball classifications. Tournament assignments and pairings will be prepared at a later date. (MM-S) Kibby-Crozier to approve the classifications as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
2020 IHSAA BOWLING TOURNAMENT CLASSIFICATIONS – Assistant Director Tharp presented the 2020 bowling classifications. Tournament assignments and pairings will be prepared at a later date. (MM-S) Schwamman-Darling to approve the classifications as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
IHSAA BASEBALL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES & RECOMMENDATIONS – Assistant Directors Tharp and Chizek presented the minutes from the Baseball Advisory Committee and the committee’s three recommendations. The committee recommended 1) To use the current QuikStats check dates as the time frame to report pitch count violations. 2) To eliminate the current policy prohibiting video recording beyond first and third base. 3) To designate the home team book at neutral sites as the official pitch count. (MM-S) Darling-Kibby to accept the minutes and to approve the three recommendations. Motion carried unanimously. BOARD OF CONTROL ASCENDING ORDER OF TERMS AND COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS – Executive Director Keating conducted a random draw for the ascending order of board members Wiebers and Kibby. Appointments were also made to board committees. (MM-S) Cook-Schwamman to approve the results of the random draw and board appointments. Motion carried unanimously.
BERNIE SAGGAU AWARD OF MERIT – Executive Director Keating led a discussion regarding the Bernie Saggau Award of Merit. (MM-S) Wiebers-Darling to award the Bernie Saggau Award of Merit to Alan Beste, Boone at the state basketball tournament. Motion carried unanimously.
IHSAA FOOTBALL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES & RECOMMENDATIONS – Assistant Director Tharp presented the minutes from the Football Advisory Committee and the committee’s seven recommendations. The committee recommended 1) For Classes 3A through 8-player, structure the season to allow 9 regular season games and to qualify 32 qualifiers per class. 2) For Classes 3A through 8-player, structure the season to allow 8 regular season games and to qualify 32 qualifiers per class. 3) To permit the use of blocking dummies, hand shields, blocking sleds and tackling rings during the first two days of practice. 4) To create a HUDL pool that would include all football playing schools and would allow coaches access to all games throughout and outside of the season. 5) In all games, enact a continuous clock once the margin of score reaches 35 points or greater. If the scoring margin falls below 35 points, normal game clock procedures will be used.
board minutes Board of Control 6) To create an exception to the quarter/game limitation to allow a player who participated in game one on a particular day on offense or defense to be permitted to participate in game two on the same day on specialty plays only without it counting against the daily quarter limit or the season game limitation. 7) To recommend schools follow the IHSAA postseason policy requiring schools to be on the field during the playing of the National Anthem. (MM-S) Darling-Schwamman to accept the minutes and to approve recommendations 3, 4, 5, and 7, to deny recommendation 1 and to table recommendations 2 and 6. Motion carried unanimously.
REPORTS
D.O.E. REPORT – Board member Wise shared he has accepted a position at Drake University and will be leaving the Department sometime in March or April. He also shared the rule changes pertaining to the Scholarship Rule and the “Dead Week” are to be voted for adoption at the State Board of Education meeting in January.
I.A.S.B. REPORT – Board member Dockum shared IASB’s Day on the Hill is scheduled for January 28, 2020. Dockum thanked the Board for the experiences over the last two years as this is his final meeting. Amanda Whaley of West Branch will be the new IASB rep on the Board of Control starting in January.
I.H.S.A.D.A. REPORT – Board member Cook presented on the NIAAA National Athletic Director Conference recently held in Washington, D.C.
FALL SPORTS EJECTION REPORT – Executive Director Keating presented fall sports ejection report.
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES REPORT – Assistant Director Elsberry provided information on the National Association of Workshop Directors conference recently held in Des Moines, Coaching Boys into Men local conferences, and a mental health conference in Sioux City.
TECHNOLOGY REPORT – Assistant Director Elsberry discussed an option regarding digitized state tournament programs.
INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS
1) Executive Director Keating shared correspondence sent to all member schools regarding the winter sports online rules meetings. 2) Executive Director Keating provided the first wrestling memo sent to all schools. 3) Assistant Director Tharp presented the first bowling memo sent to all schools. 4) Executive Director Keating presented the first basketball memo sent to schools and officials. 5) Assistant Director Chizek shared the first swimming memo sent to schools and officials. 6) Executive Director Keating shared the state wrestling final ticket distribution email and press release. 7) Executive Director Keating provided information regarding the number of insurance claims filed under the Head Strong Insurance program as of November 1. 8) Executive Director Keating provided updates to the Board of Control Policy Manual. Formal action on the manual will be taken at a later date. 9) Executive Director Keating presented an update on the transition of duties within the office as a result of Brett Nanninga leaving the organization. 10) Executive Director Keating provided a copy of the classification committee minutes from December 6 and led a discussion regarding the committee’s next steps.
NEXT MEETING DATE - The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held January 23, 2020 at the IHSAA Office in Boone, Iowa.
ADJOURNMENT - Being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by Chairperson Earleywine at 10:50 a.m.
I, Jared Chizek, Assistant Director of the Iowa High School Athletic Association, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct record of the proceedings of the meeting of the Board of Control held Thursday, December 19, 2019.
CONDUCT COUNTS
In this EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION these behaviors are NOT acceptable: • Disrespectful conduct, including profanity, obscene gestures or comments, offensive remarks of a sexual nature, or other actions that demean individuals or the event. Penalty - EJECTION • Throwing articles onto the contest area. Penalty - EJECTION • Entering the contest area in protest or celebration. Penalty - EJECTION • Physical confrontation involving contest officials, coaches/directors, contestants or spectators. Penalty - EJECTION • Spectator interference with the event. Penalty - EJECTION • Jumping up and down on the bleachers. Penalty - Warning/EJECTION • Use of artificial noisemakers, signs or banners. Penalty - Warning/EJECTION • Chants or cheers directed at opponents. Penalty - Warning/EJECTION
