NORTHEAST DISTRICT ATHLETIC BOARD---OHSAA

                                                 Holiday Inn, 4073 Medina Road @ I-77& Route 18

                                                                  Akron, Ohio 44333

                                                          Monday, December 3, 4:00p.

                                   The meeting was called to order by President Mike Kovach @ 4:00p.  

                      Attending the meeting------

                                    Board Members             Howard Friend

                                                                        Dale Gabor—arrived, 4:05p.

                                                                        Lynn Gotthardt

                                                                        Bill Koppel

                                                                        Mike Kovach

                                                                        Joe Lynch

                                                                        Rocco Nero

                                                                        Bill Schumacher

                                                                        Phil Stevens

                                                 Treasurer Al Lopez and Secretary Larry Acker

Guests: District Officials Committee Secretary, Fred Vicarel was excused—illness.

             NEOIAAA Liaison, Paul Powers was excused due to a meeting conflict.

            District Boards’ Committee/Officials Liaison, Ron Knight attended the meeting. 

There was a motion by Howard Friend seconded by Bill Schumacher to approve the meeting agenda as presented/updated. Motion carried 9-0.

There was a motion by Rocco Nero seconded by Bill Koppel to approve the minutes from the previous [10/30/07] meeting as provided. Motion carried 9-0

Financial reports through October 30, 2007.were presented and reviewed by Treasurer Al Lopez.

There was a motion by Bill Schumacher seconded by Phil Stevens to approve the October  financial reports as presented. Motion passed 9-0.

                                                   October 31, 2007—Northeast District Board

                                                Checking Account                               $31,439.64

                                                Savings Account                                   $7,341.70

                                                Certificate of Deposit                          $100,000.00 [First Place Bank]

                                                Certificate of Deposit                            $71,428.59 [Chase Bank]

                                                Net Assets                                        $213,209.93

                                                October 31, 2007—DOC Checking        $18,076.92

           There was a review of the check listing and bills to be authorized for payment. Howard Friend moved and Dale Gabor seconded a motion to pay the bills. Motion passed 9-0.

            Mr. Gabor, Board of Control representative updated the board on discussions @ a brief information meeting at the State Football Playoffs and provided a copy of the work session agenda for the upcoming board meeting[s]--- December 5th / 6th.  Discussion included:

·   Northeast District will nominate a candidate for the Naismith Award-2008.

·   Spring Sports Proposals

·   Spring Regional/State Tournament sites/dates

·   2008 Referendum Issues—Part I/Enrollment Policy

·   Future site of State Cross Country Meet

·   Middle School Philosophy-[B. Koppel, 7/8 grade representative commented]

·   Strategic Plan Review     

            Mr. Kovach reported the District Boards Committee Meeting will be held on December 5th.    The District Board’s Committee is reviewing the configuration/structure of the district officials’ committee. It was suggested that Mr. Kovach discuss the Foundation Pilot program with the other district representatives and that he also invite Commissioner Ross to a meeting of the Northeast Board to discuss the Foundation—strategic plan proposal and pending foundation operations.

            Mr. Friend reported/shared that two additional tournament audits were conducted—Austintown Fitch [Girl’s Division II] and Warren Western Reserve [Boy’s Division IV Basketball] sites. Brief discussion ensued regarding cost/expense differences at various sites and the ultimate goal of the board to standardize/unify tourney [fiscal] operations across the district. Howard Friend moved and Lynn Gotthardt seconded a motion that the board’s share of the basketball sectional tournament proceeds be set at 20% and the share from the district tournament proceeds be set at 30% for 2008. Treasurer Lopez indicated with the board’s current balance and the 2007-08 budget configuration/projections these amounts will be in step with oversight regulations guiding nonprofit status. Motion passed 9-0.

 Mr. Kovach reported that officiating for the fall sports sectional/district tournaments is completed and that the committee communicated with the state office regarding a soccer official’s future assignments status due to an incident of occurrence at the district tournament level. All winter sports’ tournament officials will be assigned during the last couple of weeks in December.

             Mr. Gabor reviewed briefly winter tournament assignments and noted there will be some adjustments forthcoming particularly with the individual sports due to late registrations and withdrawals coupled with the fact the state office with the new technology system extended deadline dates for entry/withdrawals. Through Mr. Gabor's extended efforts and diligence all changes are posted on the NEDAB Web Site almost daily as adjustments occur and subsequently member schools and tourney managers are then notified via the updated postings.

Mr. Acker reported to the board that the district web site is continually being updated and new forms, photos and all pertinent items will be kept up to date. Some new formatting is being done to make the web site more users friendly.  Included/posted is a composite listing of the tournament managers which includes contact listing by e-mail, phone—business or home.

Updated secretary equipment--computer, copier, file cabinet and computer table is in at the North Central District office for secretarial functions/work. There was a motion by Rocco Nero seconded by Bill Schumacher to send a letter/note of appreciation/thanks to John Goldsbery [retired principal/superintendent of Green Schools in summit county] M.H. Martin Seating company of Seville, for their donation of a computer/work table to the Northeast Board. Motion passed 9-0 and the secretary will take care of sending a note.

Correspondences received and shared with the board:

Letter from Nordonia High School Principal, Athletic Director and Head Boy’s Basketball Coach regarding tournament assignment. Mr. Acker will send a letter of response.

             Seeing no further business Rocco Nero moved and Joe Lynch seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed 9-0.

            NEXT MEETING OF THE BOARD OF CONTROL-THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2007.

             MANAGER’S MEETINGS-TUESDAY,JANUARY 8, & THURSDAY JANUARY10, @ 5p.

             BASKETBALL DRAWING/SEEDING MEETINGS---JANUARY 20 & 27, 2008. @ 2p.

            NEXT DISTRICT BOARD MEETING—WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2008

           SUBMITTED BY—LARRY ACKER, Secretary NEDAB.

{Treasurer, A. Lopez notes; IRS mileage reimbursement rate effective-1/1/08, is: $50.}