NORTHEAST DISTRICT ATHLETIC BOARD---OHSAA
Holiday Inn,
Thursday February 21, 4:00p.
The meeting was called to order by President Mike Kovach @ 4:00p.
Attending the meeting------
Board Members Howard Friend
Dale Gabor
Lynn Gotthardt
Bill Koppel
Mike
Kovach
Joe Lynch
Rocco
Nero
Phil
Stevens
Treasurer Al Lopez and Secretary Larry Acker
Guests: District Officials Committee
Secretary, Fred Vicarel [excused] NEOIAAA Liaison,
There was a motion by Rocco Nero seconded by Bill Koppel to approve the meeting agenda as presented.. Motion carried 8-0.
There was a motion by Lynn Gotthardt seconded by Phil Stevens to approve the minutes from the previous [1/23/08] meeting as provided. Motion carried 8-0
There were no financial reports
presented by Treasurer Al Lopez due to the fact
the computer is down so complete financial reports will be presented/reviewed
at the April meeting.
Mr. Lopez did however, review two
pertinent financial items of information for the board----credit card itemized
expenses and a plan/proposal for the board to consider addressing the matter of
tourney ticket reconciliation by starting in the sports where there are no
presale tickets such as volleyball.
President
Mike Kovach opened the floor to Commissioner Ross who addressed the board with
a full page agenda of issues facing the State Association/Office at this time.
Highlights included:
· State 7/8 grade Committee, focusing on philosophy/mission
· State Sub-Committee is studying divisional format again.
· Elections for District Athletic Board Positions will be held
in April.
· Strategic Plan & 2008 Referendum Issues Pending.
· Sponsorships & Ball Contracts Update
· My OHSAA Update & Coaching Education Program
· BASA Superintendent Appeals & Mandatory Grade Report
Date[Policy]
· Foundation Service Week & Foundation Operations[Fiscal
Mgt./Governorance]
The board thanked Dr.
Ross for attending our meeting and complimented him on his leadership and
commitment to the goals/mission of the OHSAA & NFHS!
Northeast District
Board of Control Representative Dale Gabor followed up on major items of
business discussed/reviewed at the February 14th State Board of
Control Meeting including 2 transfer and 1 residence by-law appeal. Mr. Koppel
[7/8 Grade Rep]. and Mr. Stevens Ethnic-Minority Rep.
commented briefly on several board of control matters.
The District Board’s
Committee met on February 13, 2008, and Mr. Knight reported briefly on the
agenda items discussed/reviewed. No action was taken.
Mr. Kovach was excused from this meeting due to inclement weather preventing
his travel to
Mr.
Friend reported that the Audit/Finance committee will be doing audits again
soon.Dr. Ross indicated that the auditors recommended the Northeast District
Treasurer and or Finance Committee arrange for a presentation at the All
District Boards Summer Conference on tournament accounting and reporting
practices. Efficient and fiscally sound tournament operations provides for
revenue going back to member schools by tourney receipt
sharing and or bonus payments.
Mr. Kovach reported that officiating assignments for the winter sports sectional/district tournaments is complete and the committee will only deal with unforeseen conflicts and adjustments due to any late withdrawals of schools from a given tournament
Mr. Gabor reviewed winter tournament assignments as of today[2/19/08]and noted there have been adjustments due to late registrations coupled with the fact the state office decided with the new technology system deadline dates for entry and withdrawal would not be strictly enforced. Through Mr. Gabor's extended efforts and diligence all changes/updates will be posted on the NRDAB Web Site.
Mr. Gabor
recommended the board approve the listing of spring tournament sites and
assignments as presented. Mr. Schumacher
moved and Mr. Nero seconded a motion to approve the recommendations as presented
and reviewed. Motion carried 9-0.
Mr. Gabor then presented and reviewed the revised and updated spring sports tourney regulations for baseball, softball and boy’s and girl’s track .There was a motion by Mr. Friend seconded by Mr. Lynch that the sports regulations for spring sports be approved. Motion passed 8-0. [Mr. Stevens had to leave [excused] the meeting to conduct/supervise a tournament game at Warrensville]
Mr. Acker
reported to the board that the district web site is being updated by Web
Coordinator
Mr. Acker
will seek price quotes for banquet arrangements for the District Board
Scholarship Banquet on June 24, 2008.
Distributed was an updated listing of the spring sports tourney manager's names and addresses, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers. This information will be posted along with the updated spring sports tourney regulations on the Northeast District Web Site under Tournament Managers.
There were
three [3] nominations for 2008 media service awards as follows: Dave Burchman
print media [retired sports writer with the Warren Chronicle], Tim Alcorn,
broadcast media [WEOL Elyria], John Kempf, print media [News Herald]. Mr.
Stevens may nominate a broadcast person,
There was a
motion by Mr. Nero seconded by Mr. Friend to order and arrange for presentation
of a plaque to a student athlete who bowled a 300 game during the district
bowling tournament. Motion passed 8-0. The name of the student will be
forthcoming and arrangements for the presentation will be announced.
Other Reports----
NEXT MEETING OF THE BOARD OF CONTROL—.April 3, 2008 @ 9a.
NEXT DISTRICT BOARD MEETING—THURSDAY APRIL 17, 2008 @ 4p.
SPRING
SPORTS MANAGER’S MEETING—TUESDAY APRIL, 1, 2008 @ 5p
SUBMITTED BY—LARRY ACKER, Secretary NEDAB.