Minutes: NORTHEAST DISTRICT ATHLETIC BOARD

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There was a motion by Mr. Nero seconded by Mr. Friend to approved the meeting agenda as

There was a motion by Mr. Gabor seconded by Mr. Koppel to approve the minutes from the

previous (8/2/07) meeting with one item to be edited regarding the 2007-08 salaries for the treasurer

and secretary which is actually set by the state office as per board of control policy.

Financial reports through July 31^st were presented and reviewed by Treasurer Al Lopez noting

that he had recently in consultation with Finance Committee Chairman Howard Friend arranged

to place $100,000.00 from the board’s checking account into a 6 month CD @ 5.23% interest.

Further, Mr. Lopez noted that the next couple of months will be a bit slow in revenue transactions.

There was a motion by Mr. Koppel seconded by Mr. Nero to approve the July financial reports

Checking Account------------------------------------------------------$235,381.13

Savings Account-------------------------------------------------------- $7,334.31

Certificate of Deposit-------------------------------------------------- $50,000.00

Net Assets---------------------------------------------------------------- $292,715.44

There was a review of the check listing and bills to be authorized for payment. Mr. Friend moved

Mr. Gabor, Board of Control representative updated the board on discussions and business transacted

at the September 12th and 13th work session/board of control meeting. Included in Mr. Gabor’s report:

Financial review/status of the state office and financial reports for winter sports-2007

Two appeals were heard--1 was denied and a decision (information) is pending on the other one.

Thanks to Mr. Gabor for his detailed report and sharing of information/input from the NEDAB. Mr. Koppel,

Board of Control 7/8 Grade Representative from the NEDAB also commented on several items especially

President Mike Kovach presented a listing of the NEDAB Goals for 2007-08 along with a listing

of board committee assignments/membership. (A separate/updated listing of committees will be forthcoming)

Mr. Kovach also reported on the District Boards Committee Meeting held August 7^th. One item Mr. Kovach

presented the board is the opportunity/possibility of the NEDAB contracting with Royal Publishing for

tourney programs in the future since a number of NED Tourneys already contract with this company.

It would be an opportunity for the NEDAB to gain revenue which could possibly be placed in the student

scholarship fund budget and or committed for other student leadership/scholarship options or programs.

Mrs. Gotthardt will contact Royal Publishing about doing a presentation at one of our NEDAB meetings.

Mr. Friend reported that the finance committee (Chairman& Treasurer) authorized as indicated under treasurer’s

business, A Certificate of Deposit (CD) for 6-months so that the funds would then be available when needed

to meet board expenses prior to receipts from the winter sports tournaments. Tournament audits will be

scheduled across the district in an effort to meet the auditors recommendation that 10% of the tournament

Mr. Kovach reported that officiating assignments for the fall sports sectional/district tournaments are

nearing completion and a copy of the assignments will be forwarded to each board member as they

are finalized. On-line registration for officials is ongoing for winter and spring sports.

Mr. Gabor reviewed the fall tournament assignments are he has them today (8/22/07) and noted there

is a need for adjustments/modification in the area of Cross Country due to the fact the number of regional

qualifiers has shifted. The tournament committee will meet in a few days to review this matter and

make the necessary changes—tournament managers will be so notified and the assignment updates

Mr. Acker distributed business cards, board directory cards, letterhead and notepads to each board

member, secretary and treasurer. The board directory will be updated once the 2 vacant positions
(AA & AAA—board seats) are filled following the election process in September.

With respect to the manager’s meeting dates listed for winter sports in January 2008, the board will

look to reschedule the manager’s meeting for Boy’s and Girl’s Basketball to an earlier date (most likely

to the week of January 14^th) due to tournaments--playing dates moving forward with Easter falling on March 23^rd..

Thank you note from Dan and Kris Ross for the planter sent at the passing of Kris’s father.

Ron Conklin, Athletic Director at Austin Fitch High School—interest in hosting post season tournaments.

Southwest District Athletic Board—Ed Batanian Memorial Fund Donation, $300.00.

Jeff Jump, Athletic Director, Wellington High School, willing to forgo hosting D-3, GBK Tourney if the tourney

Fred Vicarel, DOC Secretary; meetings will be held again at the NE Medical College in Rootstown, O.

Paul Powers, NEOIAAA Liaison, NEOIAAA Web Site will be handled through Kenston Technology Department.

Ron Knight, Former NEDAB Member/BOC Member, reported on officials pay schedule plan.

Pat Carroll, State OHSAA Technology Committee—reported that My OHSAA is up and running, includes
directory for member schools, home schedules are to be inputted, the Athletic Director is the Administrator at
each school. There is a training on September 4^th at Lake high School from 12 n. to 4 p.

NORTHEAST DISTRICT ATHLETIC BOARD.
Revised 2-2-07

Wednesday, January 24, 2007– 4:00 P.M.
Hilton Akron-Fairlawn
3180 West Market St., Akron, OH
Phone 330-867-5000 (Near I-77 & Route 18 Interchange)

Present:    ACKER, SCHUMACHER, GABOR, KOVACH, FRIEND, NERO, LOPEZ, BROWN & BATANIAN.   Mr. Vicarel was excused for a meeting in Columbus.

President Acker called the meeting to order.

There was a motion by Mr. Gabor seconded by Mr. Schumacher to adopt the agenda as presented and updated. Motion carried 6-0.

There was a motion by Mr. Kovach seconded by Mr. Friend to approve the minutes from the previous meeting. Motion carried 6-0

Mr. Lopez, Treasurer, presented the Board with the December financial report. There was a motion by Mr. Nero seconded by Mr. Kovach to approve the financial report. Motion carried 6-0.

There was a motion by Mr. Gabor seconded by Mr. Kovach to pay the bills for the month of December. Motion carried 6-0.

Mr. Schumacher, member of the Board of Control, reported on the January meeting.
* Rescinded proposal to change how schools are assigned to divisions for tournaments especially the Division I grouping,
* 2006 Regional/State Football Tournament receipts were down $500,000 from previous year.
* Index Blue/Digital Scout with the Digital School Network of Columbus was recommended and approved to provide an integrated data storage and access system for the OHSAA.
* Henceforth appeals to be heard by the BOC must be filed with the OHSAA office by 4:00 p.m. on Friday preceding the upcoming BOC meeting
* No action was taken on a proposal from the Executive Director of the OHSAA Foundation to alter the preseason basketball scrimmage rules and allow games to be played to raise money for the Foundation.

President Acker thanked Mr. Schumacher for his excellent report.

Under old business the bowling tournament team assignments and regulations were revised and updated by Mr. Gabor. There was a motion by Mr. Gabor seconded by Mr. Schumacher that in the interest of the student athletes, as suggested by the bowling tournament managers, to make the changes. Motion carried 6-0.

There was a motion by Mr. Acker seconded by Mr. Nero recommend that the Northeast District scholarship banquet be held on Tuesday evening, June 19, 2007 at the Hilton Akron Fairlawn Hotel. Motion carried 6-0.

Mr. Gabor reported to the Board on the January 10th district board committee meeting in Columbus. Several items were tabled due to the lack of information needed and will be brought up at the next meeting on February 14, 2007.

Mr. Kovach, chairman of the officiating committee, will e-mail to the Board baseball and softball rotations for this coming year.

Mr. Friend, chairman of the finance committee, reported to date six tournament audits have been conducted and the process will continue by scheduling one or two audits prior to the next board meeting.

There was a motion by Mr. Nero seconded by Mr. Schumacher that the District Board makes a donation of $250 to Cuyahoga Heights High School for the James Sponseller Scholarship Fund. Motion carried 6-0.

Mr. Acker shared with the board a request from the State OHSAA office for a Northeast District representative to serve on a technology focus group committee. It was agreed that Vice President, Mike Kovach would contact a suggested representative and if the person agreed appropriate notification will follow.

Secretary shared with the Board minutes from other District Boards.

Mr. Bruce Brown, NEOISAAA LIAISON, reviewed the agenda for their meeting April 29 and 30th at the Sheraton Suites in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. He also eluded once again to the National Federation Coaches’ Education Program was recently presented at the National Athletic Directors’ Convention in Anaheim, California. President Acker commended Mr. Brown for his leadership role in an effort to bring the program to the forefront in Ohio.

Having no other business there was a motion by Mr. Gabor seconded by Mr. Kovach to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried by 6-0.

NEXT BOARD OF CONTROL MEETING, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2007
NEXT NORTHEAST DISTRICT BOARD MEETING – THURSDAY,
            FEBRUARY 22, 2007, AT 4:00 P.M.
*NORTHEAST DISTRICT GIRLS’ BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT DRAWING/SEEDING MEETING, SUNDAY, JANUARY 28, 2007, AT 2:00 P.M. TWINSBURG HIGH SCHOOL.

*NORTHEAST DISTRICT BOYS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT DRAWING/SEEDING MEETING, SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2007, AT 2:00 COPLEY HIGH SCHOOL

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NORTHEAST DISTRICT ATHLETIC BOARD.

Sunday, January 7, 2007– 1:00 P.M.
Appeals Board Meeting – 1:00 p.m.
Board Meeting Followed
Hilton Akron-Fairlawn
3180 West Market St., Akron, OH
Phone 330-867-5000 (Near I-77 & Route 18 Interchange)

Present:    ACKER, SCHUMACHER, GABOR, KOVACH, FRIEND, NERO, LOPEZ, BROWN & BATANIAN.

President Acker called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m.

There was a motion by Mr. Gabor seconded by Mr. Friend to adopt the agenda as presented and updated. Motion carried 6-0.

There was a motion by Mr. Schumacher seconded by Mr. Kovach to approve the minutes from the previous meeting. Motion carried 6-0

Mr. Lopez, Treasurer, presented the Board with the December financial report. There was a motion by Mr. Schumacher seconded by Mr. Nero to approve the financial report. Motion carried 6-0.

There was a motion by Mr. Gabor seconded by Mr. Kovach to pay the bills for the month of December. Motion carried 6-0.

Mr. Schumacher, member of the Board of Control, reported on the December meeting. President Acker thanked Mr. Schumacher for his excellent report.

Under old business the Board approved the winter sports regulations for bowling and tournament team assignments. Motion was made by Mr. Nero seconded by Mr. Friend. Motion carried 6-0.

Extensive planning was conducted for the Board’s summer meeting scheduled for Hilton-Akron Fairlawn. It was decided that there would be a poolside barbecue Sunday evening; breakfast Monday morning provided by OHSAA; and all members of the summer meeting would be guests of the Northeast District Board for luncheon that day. Further plans are underway.

Secretary will draft letter inviting past board members and their spouse/friend to the Sunday evening barbecue.
There were several committee reports.

The board decided that all basketball managers boys and girls tournament team drawings will be held at two sites. The girls will be held at Twinsburg High School, Sunday, January 28th at 2:00 p.m. The boys will be held at Copley High School, Sunday, February 4th at 2:00 p.m.

Finance committee will conduct several audits prior to our next regular board meeting, which is Wednesday, January 24th, 4:00 p.m. at Twinsburg High School.

Mr. Kovach suggested that all wrestling financial reports be returned within a 30-day period unless there is some unusual circumstance that would hold up the report.

Under other business Bruce Brown, NEOISAA Liaison, reported on coaches certification that will be conducted by NFHS.

The secretary shared several correspondences with the Board.

Having no other business there was a motion by Mr. Gabor seconded Mr. Kovach. Motion carried by 6-0.

STATE BOARD MEETING, THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 2007
NEXT MEETING OF THE BOARD OF CONTROL – FRIDAY, JANUARY 12, 2007, AT 9:00 A.M.
NEXT DISTRICT BOARD MEETING – WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2007, AT 4:00 P.M.
MANAGERS’ MEETINGS: SWIMMING & DIVING, GYMNASTICS, AND WRESTLING, THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 2007, AT 5:00 P.M.
MANAGERS’ MEETINGS: BOYS & GIRLS BASKETBALL, MONDAY, JANUARY 22, 2007, AT 5:00 P.M.

*GIRLS MANAGER’S TOURNAMENT SEED MEETING, SUNDAY, JANUARY 28, 2007, AT 2:00 P.M. TWINSBURG HIGH SCHOOL.

*BOYS MANAGER’S TOURNAMENT SEED MEETING, SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2007, AT 2:00 COPLEY HIGH SCHOOL

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NORTHEAST DISTRICT ATHLETIC BOARD.

Monday, December 4, 2006– 4:00 P.M.

Hilton Akron-Fairlawn
3180 West Market St., Akron, OH
Phone 330-867-5000 (Near I-77 & Route 18 Interchange)

Present:    ACKER, SCHUMACHER, GABOR, KOVACH, FRIEND, NERO, LOPEZ, VICAREL, BROWN & BATANIAN.
    Guests: Phil Stevens, AD Warrensville Heights High School and a member of the Board of Control

The meeting was called to order by President Acker.

There was a motion by Mr. Gabor seconded by Mr. Schumacher to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried 6-0.

There was a motion by Mr. Nero seconded by Mr. Kovach to approve the minutes of the previous meetings. Motion carried 6-0.

There was a motion by Mr. Schumacher seconded by Mr. Kovach to approve the October financial report. Motion carried 6-0.

There was a motion by Mr. Friend, seconded by Mr. Nero to pay the bills for the month of October. Motion carried 6-0.

Mr. Schumacher, member of the Board of Control, reported on the November meeting. Mr. Acker thanked Mr. Schumacher for his excellent report.

Committee Report Updates

All district board conference

It was suggested by Mr. Nero that we meet on Sunday, January 7, at noon for lunch at the Hilton Akron Fairlawn and conduct a special meeting thereafter.

Mr. Friend gave a brief report about the District Board committees. He also indicated that there will be several tournament audits conducted in the near future.

Mr. Kovach, chairman of the officiating committee, reported to the board that all basketball officials for both boys & girls have been assigned for the 2007 tournaments.

There was a motion by Mr. Kovach seconded by Mr. Gabor that the Board pays the mileage for Ron Knight and Fred Vicarel for their travel to work with Mr. Kovach in the assignment of tournament officials.

A report by Mr. Gabor, tournament committee chairman, that all winter sports tournaments are set with the exception of bowling and that will be completed in the near future.

Old Business

All district board summer conference has been set June 10-12, 2007, at the Hilton-Akron Fairlawn. The president has signed site agreement and room reservations must be completed no later than May 20, 2007.

There was a motion by Mr. Gabor seconded by Mr. Schumacher to approve the following Winter sports regulations: Wrestling, Gymnastics, Swimming & Diving. Motion carried 6-0.

The Board adopted IRS mileage effective January 1, 2007, ninety-seven cents a mile one way.

The secretary shared several correspondences with the Board, which included minutes from other districts.

New Items of Business

In other business Fred Vicarel, secretary of officials, and Bruce Brown, AD representative, made several comments.

There was a motion by Mr. Gabor seconded by Mr. Schumacher for the Board to go into executive session. Started 5:55 p.m. ended 6:15 p.m.

There was a motion by Mr. Schumacher seconded by Mr. Nero that the Board instruct the treasurer to issue a check in the amount of $500 for the Rosalie Batanian and Mark Batanian Memorial Sports library.
Motion carried 6-0.

There was a motion by Mr. Kovach seconded by Mr. Friend to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 6-0.

NEXT MEETING OF THE BOARD OF CONTROL:    Thur., Jan. 11, 2007
NEXT DISTRICT BOARD MEETING: *Special: Sun., Jan. 7, 2007, noon, Hilton-Akron Fairlawn
MANAGERS’ MEETING:
Gymnastics, Swimming & Wrestling – Thurs., Jan. 11, 2007 –    5:00 p.m. Twinsburg High School
Boys & Girls Basketball –     Mon. Jan. 22, 2007 – 5:00 p.m.    Twinsburg High School

NEXT DISTRICT BOARD MEETING: Wed., Jan. 24, 4:00 p.m.
APPEALS BOARD: 5:30 p.m. Site to be announced.

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Elb:

Minutes: NORTHEAST DISTRICT ATHLETIC BOARD.
        SPECIAL MEETING, CONFERENCE CALL AT&T

Date:        Wednesday, November 1, 2006 – 9:45 A.M.

Conference Call Host:    Larry Acker
Conference Arranger:    Ed Batanian

Present:    ACKER, SCHUMACHER, GABOR, KOVACH, FRIEND, NERO, LOPEZ, & BATANIAN.

President Acker called the meeting to order and requested that the secretary call roll. All members were present and accounted.

There was a motion by Mr. Nero seconded by Mr. Gabor to change the girls Division III sectional/district tournament from Smithville High School to Wooster TriWay High School. Motion carried 6-0.

Check was mailed to Strongsville regarding bleacher damage by Rittman High School. Treasurer needs a bill from Strongsville High School.

Regarding the parking program enacted by the Board, the order of payment is as follows: Ohio High School Athletic Association, Operating Costs, Board Share, 50 Cents Parking, and 40% Bonus.

There will be several audits at the Barn Restaurant in Smithville on Wednesday, November 8, 2006.

There was a motion to adjourn the conference call at 10:25 a.m.

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Elb:

Minutes: NORTHEAST DISTRICT ATHLETIC BOARD.

Date:        Wednesday, October 25, 2006 – 4:00 P.M.
Where:     HILTON AKRON-FAIRLAWN

Present:    ACKER, SCHUMACHER, GABOR, KOVACH, FRIEND, NERO, VICAREL, LOPEZ, BROWN, & BATANIAN.
Guest:    Ron Knight, former Board member
    Leonard B. Jackson, former Board member
    Mack Rice, retired AD at Lincoln-West
    Bob Shaw and Mr. & Mrs. Shepherd

The meeting was called to order by President Acker.

There was a motion by Mr. Gabor seconded by Mr. Kovach to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried 6-0.

There was a motion by Mr. Schumacher seconded by Mr. Friend to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. Motion carried 6-0.

There was a motion by Mr. Kovach seconded by Mr. Nero to approve the October financial report. Motion carried 6-0.

There was a motion by Mr. Friend seconded by Mr. Gabor to pay the bills for the month of October. Motion carried 6-0.

Mr. Schumacher, Member of the Board of Control, reported on the October meeting. President Acker thanked Mr. Schumacher for his excellent report.

Dr. Ross, commissioner addressed our Board concerning many items which will be coming to their attention in the near future. He shared the referendum results, district athletic board committees, division alignment in football, legislative action, and other concerns. President Acker thanked Dr. Ross for his fine report and for attending our meeting.

Under old business there was a motion by Mr. Nero seconded by Mr. Schumacher that the all-district summer Board conference be held at the Hilton-Akron Fairlawn June 11th & 12th. Motion carried 6-0.

Mr. Acker informed the Board that he had a follow-up call to Larry Banner, AD at Copley High School, regarding tournament parking.

At the recommendation of the Board, our district board committee will be Mr. Friend to continue this year, and Mr. Gabor will replace him the following year.

Howard Friend, finance committee, informed the Board that there would be audits forthcoming from Lorain, Medina, Stark and Wayne counties.

Mr. Kovach indicated to the Board that the seeding procedure for volleyball was put in place this year and it went very smoothly.

Mr. Acker, chairman of the scholarship committee, requested information from the secretary regarding media award winners for the coming scholarship banquet. Secretary will comply.

There was a motion by Mr. Nero seconded by Mr. Kovach that the Board reimburse Strongsville High School for damage to their bleachers during last year’s tournament. The Board will seek recover of said funds from Rittman High School. Motion carried 6-0.

There was a motion by Mr. Gabor seconded by Mr. Kovach that the Board approve the winter sports sites & assignments as presented. Motion carried 6-0.

The secretary shared several correspondences with the Board. There was one correspondence regarding a female wrestling official, and Mr. Kovach will make a follow-up call and report back to the Board.

Comments from Mr. Vicarel, secretary of officials regarding DOC meetings & Bruce Brown, NEOISAAA liaison regarding their spring conference.

There was a motion by Mr. Schumacher seconded by Mr. Kovach to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 6-0.

DISTRICT ATHLETIC BOARD: Mon., Dec. 4, 2006
FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT FINALS:   Fri., & Sat., Dec. 1st & 2nd
NEXT MEETING OF THE BOARD OF CONTROL: Thurs. Dec. 7

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President                                                     Secretary
Elb:

NORTHEAST DISTRICT ATHLETIC BOARD.

Wednesday, September 27, 2006– 4:00 P.M.

HiltonAkron-Fairlawn
3180 West Market St., Akron, OH
Phone 330-867-5000 (Near I-77 & Route 18 Interchange)

Present:    ACKER, SCHUMACHER, GABOR, KOVACH, FRIEND, NERO, LOPEZ, VICAREL, BROWN & BATANIAN.
    Guests: Mary Trisco – Akron/Summit Convention & Visitors Bureau
    Charlene Cancasci – Akron/Fairlawn Hilton Hotel

The meeting was called to order by President Acker.

There was a motion by Mr. Friend seconded by Mr. Nero to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried 6-0.

There was a motion by Mr. Schumacher seconded by Mr. Korvach to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. Motion carried 6-0.

There was a motion by Mr. Nero seconded by Mr. Gabor to approve the August financial report. Motion carried 6-0.

There was a motion by Mr. Friend seconded by Mr. Gabor to pay the bills for the month of August. Motion carried 6-0.

Mr. Schumacher, Member of the Board of Control, reported on the September meeting. President Acker thanked Mr. Schumacher for his excellent report. Mr. Schumacher presented the Board with the agenda for the Board of Control meeting which included a large number of appeals, which took a great deal of time to hear.

President Acker presented the Board with a list of goals for the coming year. He also distributed to the Board committee assignments for 2006-2007. He has added Ron Knight to the Officials Committee.

President Acker shared comments form the PR meeting with the Board & suggested that we recommend to the State office a new site to replace the Willoughby site.

Several committee reports were given. Mr. Friend reported on his committee reports at the State level. Mr. Gabor presented a tournament committee report to the Board. Winter sports sites seem to be in order with a couple of conflicts that will be dealt with in the near future. A revised copy of the officiating/seeding letter was presented to the Board & at the request of Mr. Kovach the secretary mailed copies to all volleyball and soccer managers.

President Acker reminded the Board that scholarship applications will be coming out soon and they should inform any schools that they come in contact with to have their athletes apply for scholarships.

Finance committee chairman, Mr. Acker, suggested to other members of the Board that they should be setting up tournament audits to bring us up to par with the accountants.

There was a motion by Mr. Kovach seconded by Mr. Nero that Solon High School boys golf team be assigned to another tournament due to a conflict. Motion passed 6-0.

The secretary will order Board photographs for this year tournament managers to use in their programs for winter and spring tournaments.

The secretary shared several correspondences including minutes from other districts.

There was a motion by Mr. Nero seconded by Mr. Gabor for the Board to go into executive session for the discussion of personnel. The session started at 6:00 p.m.   Session ended 6:25 p.m.

Mr. Nero was excused from the meeting at 6:25 p.m.

In other business Fred Vicarel, secretary of officials, presented the Board with his annual DOC audit report. Motion to accept the report by Mr. Kovach seconded by Mr. Friend. Motion carried 5-0.

Bruce Brown, NEOISAAA Liaison – A.D. at Lake High School, indicated to the Board that the Spring AD meeting will be Sunday and Monday with hope of getting more members to attend. Outline of the program for the conference at this time is incomplete.

Hearing no other business there was a motion by Mr. Schumacher seconded by Mr. Kovach to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 5-0.

NEXT MEETING OF THE BOARD OF CONTROL: Thurs. Oct. 12
NEXT DISTRICT BOARD MEETING: Wed. Oct. 25, 2006.* Commissioner Dan Ross will be in attendance.

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Elb:

Minutes: NORTHEAST DISTRICT ATHLETIC BOARD.

Date:        Wednesday, August 23, 2006 – 3:00 P.M.

Where:     Damon’s Restaurant, Twinsburg, Ohio

Present:    ACKER, SCHUMACHER, FRIEND, KOVACH, GABOR, NERO, LOPEZ, VICAREL, BROWN, & BATANIAN.

    SPECIAL GUEST – FRANK GAMBLE

The meeting was called to order by President Acker.

There was a motion by Mr. Gabor seconded by Mr. Kovach to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried 6-0.

There was a motion by Mr. Friend seconded by Mr. Nero to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. Motion carried 6-0.

Mr. Schumacher, member of the Board of Control, shared a detailed report of the last Board of Control meeting. Mr. Acker thanked Mr. Schumacher for his excellent report.

There was a motion by Mr. Schumacher seconded by Mr. Gabor to approve the July financial report as presented by the treasurer. Motion carried 6-0.

Mr. Lopez informed the Board that all DOC monies are now in the District Board account and in the future he will be printing checks on his computer every two weeks.

There was motion by Mr. Nero seconded by Mr. Kovach to approve the monthly bills from the last meeting. Motion carried 6-0.

President Acker announced Committee assignments for the 2006-2007 school year. Any member interested in being on a committee that they were not selected to be on and have interest in that area should contact President Acker.

President Acker distributed to the Board comments that can be used for the coming PR meetings.

The Board finalized admissions and pre-sale policies with revisions to be made and sent to the Board by the secretary.

They were e-mailed to members of the Board August 24, 2006.

Mr. Nero submitted to the Board a proposed copy of Fall soccer regulations. The secretary will work with Mr. Nero to finalize soccer and volleyball regulations.

Mr. Kovach presented the Board with a seeding procedure that will be used in the Northeast District this year.

**Mr. Nero was excused at 5:00 p.m.

In other business Mr. Vicarel and Mr. Brown shared several comments and information with the Board regarding their particular areas of affiliation.

The secretary shared several correspondences with the Board.

Special guest, Frank Gamble, would like the Northeast District Board to support a proposal for baseball and softball to start a week later and do baseball sectionals in one week. His other proposal that home team playing on its home field would bat last. The Board has corrected this issue.

There was a motion by Mr. Schumacher seconded by Mr. Kovach authorizing Mr. Vicarel, DOC secretary, to purchase a new computer not to exceed $1500. and a budget of $1,000 for awards. Motion carried 5-0.

There was a motion by Mr. Schumacher seconded by Mr. Kovach for the Board to enter executive session at 5:50 p.m. for the purpose of discussing personnel. The meeting ended at 6:00 p.m.

There was a motion by Mr. Kovach seconded by Mr. Gabor to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 5-0.

Manager’s meetings: - Tues., Sept. 12th – 5:00 p.m. – Volleyball & Soccer
Next State Board Meeting: Thurs., Sept. 14th
Next District Board Meeting – Wed., Sept. 27th – 4:00 p.m. at Twinsburg High School.
**e-mail from Molly: Dr. Ross plans on attending the October 25 and December 4th District Board meetings.

President                                                     Secretary

Elb:

Minutes: NORTHEAST DISTRICT ATHLETIC BOARD.

Date:    Thursday, August 3, 2006 –10:00 a.m.

Where:     Acker Standardbred Horse Farm,
1970 Batdorf Road,Wooster, Ohio

Present:    ACKER, SCHUMACHER, GABOR, NERO, FRIEND, KOVACH, LOPEZ, VICAREL, & BATANIAN.
    SPECIAL GUEST –RON KNIGHT, FORMER BOARD MEMBER

The meeting was called to order by President Mr. Acker.

There was a motion by Mr. Friend seconded by Mr. Kovach to adopt the agenda as amended and presented. Motion carried. 6-0.

There was a motion by Mr. Schumacher seconded by Mr. Gabor to approve the minutes from the previous meeting. Motion carried 6-0.

There was a motion by Mr. Nero seconded by Mr. Friend to approve the June financial report. Motion carried 6-0.

There was a motion by Mr. Friend seconded by Mr. Nero that the web site/secretary coordinator be appointed for the coming year 2006-2007 at a salary of $200 a month. Motion carried 6-0.

Under old business drawing & seed meeting dates were distributed to the Board. The Board revised meeting dates for the coming year and copies will be in the agenda for the August meeting.

Admission & pre-sale tickets’ policies were updated. For the tournament managers meetings it was suggested by Mr. Schumacher that new managers come in at 3:00 p.m. and veterans at 5:00 p.m.

The secretary will submit Fall regulations to the Board at the August 23rd meeting.

There was some discussion by President Mr. Acker about the all district board conference next June, and he indicated that if district board committees have a special request, please share that with the President.

Under new items of business the secretary distributed District board address cards for 2006-2007.

A copy of the PR meeting assignments and spokesman were distributed to Board members.

President Acker asked for members of the Board for their input on setting Board goals for the coming year.

Several correspondences were shared by the Board plus minutes from other districts.

Under other business there were comments by Fred Vicarel, secretary of officials. He indicated to the Board that there was one new secretary in our district.

Comments from Ron Knight to the Board were with regard to officials.

There was a motion by Mr. Friend seconded by Mr. Kovach that the Board enter into executive meeting to discuss personnel. Motion carried 6-0. Session started at 11:35 and ended at 11:45.

There was a motion by Mr. Gabor seconded by Mr. Kovach that the treasurer issue a check in the amount of $100 for the purchase of a gift certificate by Mr. Acker for Steve & Mindy Star, who were the host & hostess for our outing. Motion carried 6-0.

Motion by Mr. Gabor seconded by Mr. Nero to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 6-0.

NEXT MEETING OF THE BOARD OF CONTROL: Thur. Aug. 10. 2006
NEXT DISTRICT BOARD MEETING: Wed. Aug. 23, 2006, 4:00 p.m.

MANAGER’S MEETINGS AT TWINSBURG HIGH SCHOOL
    Tues., Aug. 22nd, 2006 – 5:00 p.m. Boys & Girls Golf, Girls Tennis, Boys & Girls Cross Country.
    ***Tues., Sept. 12th , 2006 – 5:00 p.m. Boys & Girls Soccer & Volleyball.
    ***This is a change from the original date.***

*****

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President                                                     Secretary

Elb:

NORTHEAST DISTRICT ATHLETIC BOARD
Tuesday, July 25, 2006 – (Meeting in Conference Room
from 12:00 noon until ???)
Wednesday, July 26th Continental Breakfast
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Meeting 9:00 a.m. - Noon
Geneva State Lodge & Conference Center
4888 State Highway 534
Geneva-on-the-Lake, Ohio 44041
1-800-801-9982

Minutes: NORTHEAST DISTRICT ATHLETIC BOARD.

Date:    Tues. & Wed., July 25th & 26th, 2006

Present:    ACKER, SCHUMACHER, GABOR, NERO, FRIEND, KOVACH, LOPEZ, & BATANIAN.

The meeting was called to order by President Friend.

There was a motion by Mr. Schumacher seconded by Mr. Gabor to adopt the agenda as amended and presented. Motion carried. 6-0.

There was a motion by Mr. Kovach seconded by Mr. Acker to approve the minutes from the previous meeting. Motion carried 6-0

There was a motion by Mr. Acker seconded by Mr. Kovach to approve the financial reports of April, May and June as presented by Mr. Lopez, treasurer. Motion carried 6-0.

There was a motion by Mr. Schumacher seconded by Mr. Nero to pay the bills for the month of June. Motion carried 6–0.

There was a motion by Mr. Nero seconded by Mr. Schumacher to approve Fall tournament sites and assignments for the year 2006, which include Boys & Girls Golf, Girls Tennis, Boys & Girls Cross Country and Soccer, and Volleyball. Motion carried 6-0.

There was a motion by Mr. Gabor seconded by Mr. Nero to review and revise the meeting dates for next year. Motion carried 6-0.

Under new business Mr. Schumacher and Mr. Nero will review all sports regulations and report back to the Board. It is important that we complete the Fall regulations before our managers’ meeting.

The Board completed reservations and PR meetings’ schedules and copy of schedule will be presented to members at the next meeting.

Several correspondences from the secretary were shared with the Board.

There was a motion by Mr. Nero seconded by Mr. Kovach to go into executive session for discussion of personnel. Motion carried 6-0. The Board entered executive session at 8:30 p.m. and ended at 9:20 p.m.

The meeting was adjourned and will reconvene at 8:00 a.m.

There was a motion by Mr. Friend seconded by Mr. Acker that Mr. Gabor chairman of the tournament committee receives a stipend of $300 per quarter retroactive from August 1, 2005. Motion carried 5-0 with 1 abstention.

The Board instructed the secretary to pick up the copy machine and receipt for its purchase from the Painesville Harvey District Track Meet.

There was a motion by Mr. Nero seconded by Mr. Schumacher that in Boys & Girls Basketball tournaments this coming year the Board’s share will be 25% from Sectionals and 35% from Districts. In addition the tournament admission charges will be revised with an increase of $1.00 per ticket. Fifty cents from each ticket sold will be returned to the host school and there will be no charge for parking at any high school site. Motion carried 6-0.

The president conducted a round-table discussion and the Board heard concerns from all members. Mr. Acker shared with the Board several Board of Control items and National Federation meeting updates and reviews. The Board thanked Mr. Acker for his outstanding leadership as president of the Board of Control this past year. He is being replaced as a Board of Control member by Mr. Schumacher.
There was a motion by Mr. Friend seconded by Mr. Schumacher that Mr. Acker be nominated as president for the coming year. Mr. Kovach as vice-president. Both were elected unanimously.

There was a motion by Mr. Gabor seconded by Mr. Kovach that Mr. Batanian be nominated for the office of secretary. Motion carried 6-0.

There was a motion by Mr. Schumacher seconded by Mr. Friend to nominate Mr. Lopez as treasurer for the coming year. Motion carried 6-0.

President Friend adjourned the meeting at 12 noon.

NEXT DISTRICT BOARD MEETING: Thurs., Aug. 3, 2006, 10:00 a.m. – Acker Standardbred Horse Farm 1970 Batdorf Road, Wooster.
NEXT MEETING OF THE BOARD OF CONTROL: Thurs., Aug. 10, 2006.
DISTRICT BOARD - Wed., Aug 23 – 4:00 p.m.

Managers Meetings:
Tues., Aug 22, 2006, 5:00 p.m. Twinsburg High School– Boys Golf, Boys & Girls Cross Country & & Girls Tennis

Wed. Sept. 13, 2006, 5:00 p.m. Twinsburg High School - Soccer & Volleyball

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President                                                     Secretary

Elb:

NORTHEAST DISTRICT ATHLETIC BOARD

Twinsburg High School, Twinsburg, Ohio.

Monday, May 15, 2006 - 4:00 P.M.

Present: ACKER, FRIEND, SCHUMACHER, KOVACH, GABOR, NERO, LOPEZ, VICAREL, & BATANIAN

Bruce Brown was excused. Ron Knight was a guest.

The meeting was called to order by President Friend at 4:00 P.M.

There was a motion by Mr. Nero seconded by Mr. Gabor to adopt the agenda as presented. Motion carried 6-0.

There was a motion by Mr. Kovach seconded by Mr. Acker to approve the minutes. Motion carried 6-0.

Mr. Lopez, Treasurer, presented the Board with financial reports from the February and March meetings. There was a motion by Mr. Schumacher seconded by Mr. Nero to accept the financial reports. Motion carried 6-0

Mr. Lopez presented the Board with the 2006 – 2007 budget. After Board discussion there was a motion by Mr. Acker seconded by Mr. Schumacher to approve the budget. Motion carried 6-0.

There was a motion by Mr. Nero seconded by Mr. Kovach to approve payment of the bills for the past two months. Motion carried 6-0.

Report of the meeting of the Board of Control by Larry Acker. Mr. Friend commended Mr. Acker on his fine report.

Mr. Acker, chairman of the Scholarship Committee, presented the Board with a copy of possible scholarship winners in our district. It will be finalized in June.

Mr. Schumacher, chairman of the bowling committee gave a brief report. More information and regulations are forthcoming from the state.

Under old business there was a motion by Mr. Kovach seconded by Mr. Acker to approve the meeting dates for 2006 – 2007. Motion carried 6-0.
*Tournament managers’ meetings will be held at Twinsburg High School.

There was a motion by Mr. Gabor seconded by Mr. Schumacher to approve volleyball & soccer sites with a hold on cross-country. Motion carried 6-0.

The Board will hold a summer meeting on July 25th & 26th at the Geneva State Lodge. Secretary will make all arrangements.

The Secretary shared several correspondences with the Board.

Mr. Vicarel, secretary of officials, presented the Board with one appeal, which was denied by the Appeal Board.

There was a motion by Mr. Schumacher seconded by Mr. Nero for the Board to go into executive session. Motion carried 6-0. The Board entered executive session at 5:40 P.M. Session ended at 6:00 P.M.

There was a motion to adjourn by President Friend.

NEXT STATE BOARD MEETING: Thur., June 8, 2006.
ALL DISTRICTS: SUMMER MEETING: Sunday -Tuesday, June 11, l2, & 13, 2006.
NORTHEAST DISTRICT SCHOLARSHIP BANQUET: Tues., June 20, 2006.

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President                            Secretary

Minutes:     NORTHEAST DISTRICT ATHLETIC BOARD
Minutes are unofficial until approved by the Board at the next regular meeting

Where:        Twinsburg High School, Twinsburg, Ohio

Date:            Wednesday, April 12, 2006 – 4:00 PM.

Present:     SCHUMACHER, KOVACH, FRIEND, NERO, GABOR, ACKER, LOPEZ, VICAREL, BROWN, & BATANIAN

President Friend called the meeting to order at 4:00 PM.

There was a motion by Mr. Nero seconded by Mr. Gabor to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried 6-0.

There was a motion by Mr. Schumacher seconded by Mr. Kovach to approve the minutes from the previous meeting. Motion carried 6-0.

Mr. Lopez, Treasurer, presented the Board with financial reports, and they were deferred until the May meeting. Also, the payments of the bills were deferred.

Report from the Board of Control by Mr. Acker was a good report.

Adoption of the budget for 2006-2007 as presented by the finance committee will be voted upon at the May meeting.

The secretary reported to the Board regarding reservations for the NEOIAAA meeting are completed and members of the Board will wear blue jackets for their presentation.

The secretary reviewed information regarding the summer meeting in the Southwest District and any changes to be made will be forwarded to the secretary of the Southwest District.

A reminder to the Board that scholarship applications are due and the Board will work on these at the NEOIAAA conference Sunday evening.

Boys & Girls Golf and Girls Tennis Fall tournament sites were deferred to the May meeting.

The secretary presented the meeting dates for 2006-2007. The Board will review and hope to approve at the May meeting.

It was suggested that Ron Knight be appointed to the Bowling Advisory committee. President Friend will check this out.

Media award applications are due at the May meeting from Mr. Schumacher and Mr. Friend.

The Board decided it would spend one work session in July at the Geneva State Lodge to work on Fall agendas. Board members should look at their calendars for a date to be decided at the next meeting.

The secretary shared several correspondences with the Board.

Fred Vicarel informed the Board that the DOC meeting will be on April 23, 2006.

There was a motion by Mr. Kovach seconded by Mr. Nero to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 6-0.

APPEALS BOARD MEETING: Mon., May 15, 2006 – 5:00 PM at Twinsburg
     High School

SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING: Sun., April 30, 2006 – 7:00 PM. Sheraton Inn, Cuyahoga Falls

NEXT DISTRICT BOARD MEETING: Mon., May 15, 2006 – 4:00 PM at Twinsburg High School

NEXT STATE BOARD MEETING: Thurs., May 11, 2006 ALL DISTRICT BOARD MEETING, SOUTHWEST DISTRICT HOST, MARRIOTT, WEST CHESTER, OH: Sun. – Tues., Jun 11th – June 13th

STATE SCHOLARSHIP BANQUET: Sat., June 17, 2006
DISTRICT SCHOLARSHIP BANQUET: Tues., June 20, 2006 – 7:00 PM

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President.                                                       Secretary.

Elb:

Minutes: NORTHEAST DISTRICT ATHLETIC BOARD.

Where:    TWINSBURG HIGH SCHOOL, TWINSBURG, OHIO.

Date:       MEETING: Thurs., February 23, 2006. 4:00 PM.

Present:   ACKER, SCHUMACHER. NERO, KOVACH, FRIEND, LOPEZ, GABOR, VICAREL, CURRY, BROWN, and BATANIAN

The meeting was called to order by President Friend at 4:00 PM.

There was a motion by Mr. Schumacher seconded by Mr. Kovach to adopt the agenda as presented and updated. Motion carried 6-0.

There was a motion by Mr. Nero seconded by Mr. Acker to approve the minutes from the previous meeting. Motion carried 6-0.

There was a motion by Mr. Gabor seconded by Mr. Kovach to approve the January financial report. Motion carried 6-0.

There was a motion by Mr. Gabor, seconded by Mr. Friend to approve the payment of the bills for the month of January. Motion carried 6-0.

Mr. Acker, member of the Board of Control, reported on the February meeting.
President thanked Mr. Acker for his fine report.

Under old business Mr. Schumacher and Mr. Friend will submit their Media Award candidates at the next meeting.

There was a motion by Mr. Acker seconded by Mr. Nero to advance the secretary $300 for expenses for the hospitality room for the Boys State Basketball tournament. Motion carried 6-0.

There was a motion by Mr. Schumacher seconded by Mr. Acker that the site for the scholarship banquet to be held Tuesday, June 20th will be at the Sheraton Inn, Cuyahoga Falls. At the price quoted to the secretary $33.00/person. That included gratuity. Motion carried 6-0.

Reservations for the summer meeting in the southwest district were turned in to the secretary who will in turn send them on to the southwest district secretary.

Two items for the summer meeting discussion submitted by Mr. Kovach are seeding criteria for wrestling and baseball sites home vs. visitors.

Mr. Friend shared with the Board several items that are being discussed by the review committee. More feedback at a later date.

The Board discussed ways that they intend to recognize our tournament managers and other individuals. There will more about this at a later meeting.

There was a motion by Mr. Kovach seconded by Mr. Gabor that Mr. Gabor purchase 500 track caps as fill-ins for this season. Motion carried 6-0.

The secretary shared several correspondences with the Board.

In other business there were comments from the floor from Mr. Vicarel, secretary of officials; Mr. Brown, AD representative, and Mr. Curry, editor of the newsletter.

There was a motion by Mr. Acker seconded by Mr. Gabor to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 6-0.

NEXT STATE BOARD MEETING: Thurs., April 6, 2006
NEXT DISTRICT BOARD MEETING: Wed., April 12, 2006, 4:00 PM.
APPEAL BOARD MEETING: Tues., April 4, 2006 - 6:00 PM
Boys Tennis & Boys & Girls Track Managers Meeting - Thurs., April 6, 2006 - 4:00 PM:
Baseball & Softball Managers Meeting - Tues., April 4, 2006 - 4:00 PM:
Scholarship work session Sheraton Inn - Sunday, April 30, 2006 – 6:00 PM:
Athletic Administrations Conference – Sheraton Inn– Sunday – Tuesday, April 30 & May 1, 2, 2006

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President.                                                                                Secretary

Minutes:     NORTHEAST DISTRICT ATHLETIC BOARD.

Where:     TWINSBURG HIGH SCHOOL, TWINSBURG, OHIO.

Date:    MEETING: Wed., January 25, 2006. 4:00 PM.

Present:    SCHUMACHER, ACKER, NERO, FRIEND, GABOR, LOPEZ, VICAREL, BROWN, and BATANIAN. Mr. Kovach arrived at the meeting at 4:50 p.m. Mr. Curry was excused and Mr. Knight was a guest of the Board.

President Friend called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.

There was a motion by Mr. Gabor seconded by Mr. Nero to adopt the agenda as presented and updated. Motion carried 5-0.

There was a motion by Mr. Acker seconded by Mr. Nero to approve the minutes from the previous meeting. Motion carried 5-0

Mr. Lopez, Treasurer, presented the Board with the December financial report. There was a motion by Mr. Nero seconded by Mr. Acker to approve the financial report. Motion carried 5-0.

There was a motion by Mr. Acker seconded by Mr. Gabor to pay the bills for the month of December. Motion carried 5-0.

Mr. Acker, member of the Board of Control, reported on the January meeting. President Friend thanked Mr. Acker for his excellent report.

Having no old business the Board moved to new items of business, which included the D.O.C. structure. President Howard Friend will serve on that committee. There is a blue ribbon committee, which Dale Gabor serves.

A letter covering important items for our seed meeting will be used by all members.

Scholarship date and place has been put on hold until the next meeting.

Media awards for this year are to be selected by Mr. Friend and Mr. Schumacher.

The hospitality room at the Boys State Basketball Tournament will be scaled down. More about this later.

Mr. Lopez, treasurer, presented the Board with the summary of the findings which came across during the annual audit.

The Board presented Mr. Lopez with written dialogue to correct the findings.

There will be a spouse or friend dinner with the Board on Sunday, February 26, 2006 at 5:30 p.m. – site to be announced.

The secretary shared several correspondences with the Board.

Under other business the Board heard remarks from Fred Vicarel, secretary of officials and Bruce Brown, AD Representative.

There was a motion by Mr. Acker seconded by Mr. Schumacher for the Board to go into Executive session for the purpose of discussing personnel. Motion carried 6-0. Session started at 6:00 p.m. and ended at 6:05 p.m.

There being no further business, there was a motion by Mr. Schumacher seconded by Mr. Acker to adjourn the meeting.

NEXT STATE BOARD MEETING: Thurs., February 16, 2006
NEXT DISTRICT BOARD MEETING: Thurs., February 23, 2006 – 4:00 PM.


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President.                                                                                Secretary

Minutes: NORTHEAST DISTRICT ATHLETIC BOARD.

Date:        Monday, December 12, 2005 – 4:00 P.M.
Where:     Twinsburg High School, Twinsburg, Ohio

Present:   ACKER, GABOR, SCHUMACHER, NERO, KOVACH, FRIEND, VICAREL, LOPEZ, BROWN, & BATANIAN. Mr. Curry, was excused. Mr. Lopez arrived at the meeting at 4:40 p.m. Mr. Gabor arrived at the meeting at 5:00 p.m.

The meeting was called to order by President Friend.

There was a motion by Mr. Schumacher seconded by Mr. Nero to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried 5-0.

There was a motion by Mr. Nero seconded by Mr. Kovach to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. Motion carried 5-0.

There was a motion by Mr. Nero seconded by Mr. Acker to approve the October financial report. Motion carried 5-0.

There was a motion by Mr. Acker, seconded by Mr. Schumacher to pay the bills for the month of October. Motion carried 5-0.

Mr. Acker, President of the Board of Control, reported on the November meeting. Mr. Friend thanked Mr. Acker for his excellent report.

Old Business

There was a motion by Mr. Schumacher seconded by Mr. Kovach to approve the following Winter sports regulations: Boys & Girls Basketball, Wrestling, Gymnastics, Swimming & Diving. Motion carried 6-0.

Mr. Acker completed the drawing dates & assignments and the secretary will pass them on to all boys & girls basketball tournament managers.

The secretary shared several correspondences with the Board.
New Items of Business

There was a motion by Mr. Kovach seconded by Mr. Gabor that the Board pay the mileage for Mr. Ron Knight & Mr. Fred Vicarel for their assistance in the assignments of Winter sports’ officials. Motion carried 6-0.

There was a motion by Mr. Schumacher seconded by Mr. Gabor authorizing the treasurer to issue a check in the amount of $100 in the name of Jim Mains to the Ironton Catholic Schools. Motion carried 6-0.

In other business Fred Vicarel, secretary of officials, and Bruce Brown, AD representative, made several comments. There was a motion by Mr. Kovach seconded by Mr. Acker to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 6-0.

*****DOC Meeting followed.

NEXT MEETING OF THE BOARD OF CONTROL:
    Thurs., Jan. 12, 2006
NEXT DISTRICT BOARD MEETING:
    Wed., Jan. 25, 2006
MANAGERS’ MEETING:
Gymnastics, Swimming & Wrestling – Wed., Jan. 11, 2006 –
    5:00 p.m. Twinsburg High School
Boys & Girls Basketball –     Mon. Jan. 23, 2006 – 5:00 p.m.
        Twinsburg High School

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President                                                     Secretary
Elb:

Minutes: NORTHEAST DISTRICT ATHLETIC BOARD.

Date:        Wednesday, October 26, 2005 – 4:00 P.M.
Where:     Twinsburg High School, Twinsburg, Ohio

Present:    ACKER, SCHUMACHER, GABOR, KOVACH, FRIEND, NERO, VICAREL, LOPEZ, BROWN, & BATANIAN.     Bob Curry was excused.

The meeting was called to order by President Friend.

There was a motion by Mr. Acker seconded by Mr. Nero to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried 6-0.

There was a motion by Mr. Nero seconded by Mr. Acker to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. Motion carried 6-0.

There was a motion by Mr. Kovach seconded by Mr. Gabor to approve the September financial report. Motion carried 6-0.

There was a motion by Mr. Schumacher seconded by Mr. Nero to approve the Gates McDonald agreement to handle the Board’s workers compensation business and to authorize the treasurer to pay the enrollment fee of $1,687.00. Motion carried 6-0.

There was a motion by Mr. Nero seconded by Mr. Schumacher to pay the bills for the month of September. Motion carried 6-0.

Mr. Acker, Member of the Board of Control, reported on the October meeting. President Friend thanked Mr. Acker for his excellent report.

Under old business there was a motion by Mr. Nero seconded by Mr. Gabor to approve the Winter Sports Tournaments’ Assignments: Gymnastics, Swimming & Diving, Wrestling, Girls Basketball & Boys Basketball. Motion carried 6-0.

Mr. Acker expressed a special appreciation to the tournament committee and its chairman, Mr. Gabor, for their excellent work.

Mr. Acker was excused from the meeting at 5:15 p.m.

Under new items of business:
Discussion regarding T-shirt sales from previous years
New record retention policy adopted by the Board of Control
District basketball tournament sites both boys & girls
Seed meeting schedule for coming basketball tournaments
Much discussion regarding soccer tournament playing dates.

The secretary shared several correspondences with the Board
Sue Grady’s retirement reception
Letter from Bishop Fenwick High School
Wellsville High School (East District) expressing interest in coming into the Northeast District.
    Avon High School questions the Board’s tournament sites
selection procedure
    Volleyball – 3 matches in one night – Is this too much time on a
school night?
    Passes for administrators for tournament contests
    Practice Rounds prior to golf tournaments
    Thank you letter from Mary Ann Rossi

Mr. Vicarel, secretary of officials, distributed copies of his financial report 2004-2005. After reviewing the report with the Board there was a motion by Mr. Nero seconded by Mr. Kovach to accept his audit report. Motion carried 5-0.

Bruce Brown, AD representative, made several comments about the athletic administrator conference held in Columbus – attendance was down by 30-40 members this year. No specific reason was given.

Secretary will contact state office regarding information for room reservations for state play-offs in Canton.

There was a motion by Mr. Gabor seconded by Mr. Nero to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 5-0.

NEXT MEETING OF THE BOARD OF CONTROL: Thurs. Dec. 8
NEXT DISTRICT BOARD MEETING: Mon. Dec. 12, 2005.

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President                                                     Secretary
Elb:

Minutes: NORTHEAST DISTRICT ATHLETIC BOARD.

Date:        Wednesday, September 28, 2005– 4:00 P.M.

Where:     Twinsburg High School, Twinsburg, Ohio

Present:    ACKER, SCHUMACHER, GABOR, KOVACH, FRIEND, NERO, LOPEZ, VICAREL, BROWN &
        BATANIAN.
                Bob Curry was excused.

The following people were guests of the Board:

Leonard B. Jackson, Past Northeast District Athletic Board Member
Exodus Lett, A.D. Cleveland East High School
Ronald Shepherd, A. D. Cleveland Max Hayes High School
Mark Rice, Jr., A. D. Cleveland Lincoln-West High School
Lamont S. Godson, Supervisor CMSD Safety & Security
Robert F. Sharp, A. D. Cleveland East Tech High School
Marie Kittlredge, Executive Director Slavic Village Development
Cal Long, Assistant Commissioner – Cleveland Municipal School District

The meeting was called to order by President Friend.

There was a motion by Mr. Nero seconded by Mr. Gabor to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried 6-0.

There was a motion by Mr. Kovach seconded by Mr. Acker to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. Motion carried 6-0.

There was a motion by Mr. Schumacher seconded by Mr. Nero to approve the August financial report. Motion carried 6-0.

There was a motion by Mr. Gabor seconded by Mr. Schumacher to pay the bills for the month of August. Motion carried 6-0.

Mr. Acker, Member of the Board of Control, reported on the September meeting. President Friend thanked Mr. Acker for his excellent report. Mr. Acker informed the Board that the state office is working towards having all Spring sports tournament finals in the Columbus area. More information at a later date.
There was a motion by Mr. Nero seconded by Mr. Acker for the Board to go into executive session. The session started at 4:35 p.m.   Session ended 5:35 p.m.

Dale Gabor, chairman of the tournament committee, requested that the Board approve winter sports tournament sites for Boys & Girls Basketball with the following recommendations:

1. Division I Boys Sectional District Basketball Tournament will remain at Cleveland South this year.
2. That it will be moved to C.S.U., Woodland Gym in 2006.
3. That the Board establish some financial guidelines to compensate teams in tournaments where there is no revenue that can be divided among the participating schools.
4. The manager of this tournament shall be a minority.
Seconded by Mr. Kovch. President Friend granted guest members a two-minute period to speak about the motion on the table. Several spoke, and he thanked them for their input. Hearing no other questions, motion carried 6-0.

There was a motion by Mr. Acker seconded by Mr. Schumacher that the All-District summer meeting June 10, 11, & 12, 2007, be held at the Geneva State Lodge.

Under new items of business there was a motion by Mr. Acker seconded by Mr. Schumacher that the Board increase the annual membership fee to the NFIB to a $130.00 upon the recommendation of Mr. Lopez, treasurer. Motion carried 6-0.

There was a motion by Mr. Nero seconded by Mr. Kovach that the Board donate to the John Rossi memorial fund the sum of $300. Motion carried 6-0.

The secretary shared several correspondences with the Board.

In other business comments from the floor by Fred Vicarel, secretary of officials and Bruce Brown, A. D. representative were shared.

Hearing no other business there was a motion by Mr. Kovach seconded by Mr. Gabor to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 6-0.

TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE MEETING: Tues., Oct. 4, 2:30
NEXT MEETING OF THE BOARD OF CONTROL: Thurs. Oct. 13
NEXT DISTRICT BOARD MEETING: Wed. Oct. 26, 2005.

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President                                                     Secretary
Elb:

Minutes: NORTHEAST DISTRICT ATHLETIC BOARD.

Where:     TWINSBURG HIGH SCHOOL, TWINSBURG, OHIO

Date:        SPECIAL MEETING: Thurs., Sept. 8, 2005 - 4:00 p.m..

Present:   ACKER, SCHUMACHER, NERO, KOVACH, FRIEND,
GABOR, LOPEZ, BATANIAN, VICAREL

The meeting was called to order by President Friend.

There was a motion by Mr. Schumacher seconded by Mr. Nero to adopt the agenda as presented. Motion carried 6-0

There was a motion by Mr. Nero seconded by Mr. Acker to approve the minutes from the previous meeting. Motion carried 6-0.

Old/Unfinished Business

The purpose of the meeting was to discuss and approve Winter Sports Tournament Sites. After much discussion no action was taken and sites will be approved at the September 28th Board meeting.

President Friend adjourned the meeting.



NEXT BOARD OF CONTROL MEETING: Thurs., Sept. 15, 2005.
NEXT DISTRICT BOARD MEETING: Wed., Sept. 28, 2005 – 4:00 PM.
TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE MEETING: Wed., Sept. 14, 2005 – 2:00 PM
MANAGER’S MEETING – SOCCER & VOLLEYBALL –
Wed., Sept. 14, 2005 – 5:00 p.m.

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President.                                                                                Secretary

Minutes: NORTHEAST DISTRICT ATHLETIC BOARD.

Date:        Wednesday, August 24, 2005 – 4:00 P.M.

Where:     Twinsburg High School, Twinsburg, Ohio

Present:    ACKER, SCHUMACHER, FRIEND, KOVACH, GABOR, NERO, LOPEZ, VICAREL, CURRY, BROWN, & BATANIAN.

SPECIAL GUEST – RON KNIGHT, PAST BOARD MEMBER

The meeting was called to order by President Friend.

There was a motion by Mr. Schumacher seconded by Mr. Kovach to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried 6-0.

There was a motion by Mr. Nero seconded by Mr. Gabor to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. Motion carried 6-0.

Mr. Acker, member of the Board of Control, shared a detailed report of the last Board of Control meeting. Mr. Friend thanked Mr. Acker for his excellent report.

There was a motion by Mr. Acker seconded by Mr. Nero to approve the July financial report as presented by the treasurer. Motion carried 6-0.

There was motion by Mr. Nero seconded by Mr. Acker to approve the monthly bills from the last meeting. Motion carried 6-0.

President Friend announced Committee assignments for the 2005-2006 school year. They will be the same as last year list.

PR comments will be e-mailed to members of the Board prior to dates of meetings.

The Board hopes to make a decision on the meeting for the Summer of 2007 at their next regular meeting.

There was a motion by Mr. Nero seconded by Mr. Gabor that the secretary submits a renewal application for the OHSAA trade name along with a check for $25.00 to the State of Ohio to cover the fee for five more years. Motion passed 6-0.

Mr. Kovach distributed soccer officials’ assignment sheets to members of the Board and Mr. Brown.

There was a motion by Mr. Nero seconded by Mr. Acker to approve winter sports tournament sites for gymnastics, swimming, wrestling, and girls basketball. Boys basketball will finalized at a later date. Motion carried 6-0.

There was a motion by Mr. Schumacher seconded by Mr. Gabor that Mr. Lopez, treasurer, be authorized to purchase in the amount of $75,000 a CD at First Place Bank of Youngstown. Motion carried 6-0.

There was a motion by Mr. Gabor seconded by Mr. Acker to send $50.00 to the Jim Mains and the George Bates families for memorials. Motion carried 6-0.

**Mr. Nero was excused at 5:45 p.m.

There was a motion by Mr. Acker seconded by Mr. Kovach to reduce the percentage the Board withholds from Boys & Girls District Basketball tournaments from 35% to 25% for the 2005-2006 school year. The sectional level will remain the same at 15%. Motion carried 5-0.

In other business Mr. Vicarel, Mr. Curry, Mr. Brown shared several comments and information with the Board regarding their particular areas of affiliation
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The secretary shared several correspondences with the Board.

There was a motion by Mr. Kovach seconded by Mr. Acker to adjourn the meeting at 6:00 p.m. Motion carried 5-0.

Special District Board Meeting – Wed., Sept 8th 4:00 p.m. Twinsburg High School
Manager’s meetings: - Wed., Sept. 14th – Volleyball & Soccer
Next State Board Meeting: Thurs., Sept. 15th
PR Meeting – Tues., Sept 7th – 11:00 a.m. at Willoughby

Tues., Sept. 13th at Newton Falls
Tues., Sept 20th at North Royalton
Wed., Sept. 21st at Akron
Thurs., Sept 22nd at Canton

Next District Board Meeting – Wed., Sept. 28th – 4:00 p.m. at Twinsburg High School.

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Elb:

Minutes: NORTHEAST DISTRICT ATHLETIC BOARD.

Date:    August 3, 2005 –10:00 a.m.

Where:     Acker Standardbred Horse Farm,
1970 Batdorf Road,Wooster, Ohio

Present:    ACKER, SCHUMACHER, GABOR, NERO, FRIEND, KOVACH, LOPEZ, VICAREL, CURRY, & BATANIAN.
    SPECIAL GUEST – DR. DAN ROSS, COMMISSIONER, RON KNIGHT, FORMER BOARD MEMBER, JESSE H. HAMMAN, NEDBCA SR. REP.

The meeting was called to order by President Pro Tem Mr. Nero.

There was a motion by Mr. Kovach seconded by Mr. Gabor to nominate Mr. Friend for the Office of President. There was a motion by Mr. Acker seconded by Mr. Kovach that the nominations be closed. Motion carried 6-0.

There was a motion by Mr. Schumacher seconded by Mr. Nero to nominate Mr. Acker for the Office of Vice President. Motion carried 6-0.

Nomination from Mr. Acker seconded by Mr. Nero to appoint Mr. Lopez as treasurer and Mr. Batanian as secretary for the year 2005-2006 at a 3% increase in salary totally $27,318 for the coming year. Motion carried 6-0.

There was a motion by Mr. Nero seconded by Mr. Schumacher to adopt the agenda as amended and presented. Motion carried. 6-0.

There was a motion by Mr. Gabor seconded by Mr. Kovach to approve the minutes from the previous meeting. Motion carried 6-0.

There were no financial reports presented to the Board at this meeting.
However, there was a motion by Mr. Gabor seconded by Mr. Schumacher that we delete President Nero’s name & insert President Howard Friend’s at the bank for the purpose of signing checks, if necessary. Motion carried 6-0.

There was some dialogue between Mr. Hamman and members of the Board (Mr. Kovach) regarding concerns over playing dates in baseball tournaments. It will be discussed by the baseball coaches association, and they will be in contact with Mr. Kovach.

Dr. Ross shared some concerns with the Board regarding issues in sportsmanship. He alerted all members to be very conscious about football practice in reference to heat related situations and other referendum items.

Under new business secretary is updating district board cards for the coming year. Any changes that need to be made please inform the secretary as soon as possible.

The board discussed PR assignments and they are as followed:
    *Spokesperson for the Board

Wednesday., Sept 7, at Willoughby will be attended by *Gabor, Acker & Batanian

Tuesday, Sept. 13, Newton Falls - *Friend, Nero, Kovach, & Lopez

Tuesday, Sept. 20, North Royalton, - *Gabor, Acker & Batanian

Wednesday, Sept. 21, Akron - *Schumacher & Acker

Thursday, Sept. 22, Canton - *Kovach, Friend, Schumacher, & Lopez

Board will put together their thoughts that they will share with members of the association at the PR meetings.

Mr. Acker, member of the Board of Control, reviewed the agenda for the next Board of Control meeting with the Board.

The secretary shared several correspondence with the Board.

In other business Mr. Vicarel, secretary of officials, expressed his appreciation for all the work that went into the State Officials Conference. It was a huge success.

It was great to see Bob Curry with us once again – our newsletter editor. And he indicated with the Board that we could continue our newsletter by posting it on the website.

There was a motion by Mr. Nero seconded by Mr. Schumacher that the Board enter into executive session to discuss personnel. Motion carried 6-0. Session started at 11:15 and ended at 12:28.

There was a motion by Mr. Nero seconded by Mr. Schumacher that the website/secretary coordinator be appointed for the coming year at a salary of $2400. Motion carried 6-0.

There being no other business the president adjourned the meeting.

NEXT MEETING OF THE BOARD OF CONTROL: Thur. Aug. 11. 2005
NEXT DISTRICT BOARD MEETING: Wed. August 24, 2005.

MANAGER’S MEETINGS AT TWINSBURG HIGH SCHOOL
    Tues., Aug. 23rd, 2005 – 5:00 p.m. Boys & Girls Golf, Girls Tennis, Boys & Girls Cross Country.
    Wed., Sept. 14th , 2005 – 5:00 p.m. Boys & Girls Soccer & Volleyball.

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Elb:

Minutes: NORTHEAST DISTRICT ATHLETIC BOARD.

Date:    Friday, July 29, 2005 –12:30 p.m.

Where:     Mavis Winkles Restaurant, Twinsburg, Ohio.

Present:    ACKER, SCHUMACHER, GABOR, NERO, FRIEND, KOVACH, LOPEZ, & BATANIAN.

The meeting was called to order by President Nero.

There was a motion by Mr. Kovach seconded by Mr. Friend to adopt the agenda as amended and presented. Motion carried. 6-0.

There was a motion by Mr. Schumacher seconded by Mr. Acker to approve the minutes from the previous meeting. Motion carried 6-0

There was a motion by Mr. Schumacher seconded by Mr. Gabor to approve the June financial report as presented by Mr. Lopez, treasurer. Motion carried 6-0.

The Northeast District Board will be scheduling audits in the district in three different areas. A total of nine audits will be conducted this summer.

There was a motion by Mr. Friend seconded by Mr. Acker to pay the bills for the month of June. Motion carried 6–0.

Under new business there was a motion by Mr. Acker seconded by Mr. Kovach to approve the regulations for Fall sports for the year 2005, which include Boys & Girls Golf, Girls Tennis, Boys & Girls Cross Country and Soccer, and Volleyball. Motion carried 6-0.

The Board hopes to implement some type of award or gift for managers regarding service time and it will start next year.

Mr. Schumacher discussed some problems with parking at tournament sites and this problem has been addressed and will be included in regulations where needed.

The Board will consider the Geneva State Park proposal for 2007 – all district board meeting. Mr. Friend has the packet for discussion at the next Board meeting.

Several correspondences from the secretary were shared with the Board.

There was a motion by Mr. Gabor seconded by Mr. Schumacher to go into executive session for discussion of personnel. Motion carried 6-0. The Board entered executive session at 2:50 p.m. and ended at 3:30 p.m.

President Nero adjourned the meeting.

NEXT DISTRICT BOARD MEETING: Wed., Aug. 3, 2005, 10:00 a.m. – Acker Standardbred Horse Farm 1970 Batdorf Road, Wooster.
NEXT MEETING OF THE BOARD OF CONTROL: Thur., Aug. 11, 2005.
DISTRICT BOARD - Wed., Aug 24 – 4:00 p.m. Organizational Meeting

Tournament Committee Meeting - Tues., Aug. 16 –11:00 a.m. Twinsburg High School - Winter Sports Sites.

Managers Meetings:
Tues., Aug 23, 2005, 5:00 p.m. Twinsburg High School– Boys Golf, Boys & Girls Cross Country & & Girls Tennis

Wed. Sept. 14, 2005, 5:00 p.m. Twinsburg High School - Soccer & Volleyball

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Elb:

Minutes: NORTHEAST DISTRICT ATHLETIC BOARD MEETING.

Date:       June 14, 2005 – Hampton Inn, Chillicothe, Ohio – 9:00 p.m.

Present: ACKER, GABOR, SCHUMACHER, FRIEND, KOVACH,
NERO, LOPEZ, & BATANIAN.

President Nero called the meeting to order. There was a motion by Mr. Gabor seconded by Mr. Friend to approve the agenda. Motion carried 6-0.

There was a motion by Mr. Acker seconded by Mr. Kovach to approve the minutes from the previous meeting. Motion carried 6-0.

Mr. Lopez presented the Board with several financial documents that will be approved at a later meeting.

Mr. Acker, Member of the Board of Control, gave a brief report regarding the last meeting. He was commended for his fine report by President Mr. Nero & congratulations are in order. Mr. Acker was elected President of the Board of Control for the coming year 2005-2006.

Mr. Acker, chairman of the scholarship committee informed the Board that all arrangements have been made for the scholarship banquet to be held Tuesday, June 21, 2005, at the Sheraton Suites, Cuyahoga Falls.

There was a motion by Mr. Schumacher seconded by Mr. Gabor to approve Fall tournament sites and assignments: Boys & Girls golf, girls tennis, boys & girls soccer, boys & girls cross country & volleyball. Motion carried 6-0.

Under new business there was a motion by Mr. Schumacher seconded by Mr. Gabor to approve the 2005-2006 tennis ball order. Motion carried 6-0.

The secretary completed the form for the Officials Hall of Fame banquet, which will be held Saturday, July 23rd, 2005. Reservations included two for Mr. Acker, two for Mr. Gabor, two for Mr. Kovach, and one for Mr. Schumacher. Mr. Lopez, treasurer for the Board, will send a check along with the reservation form to Columbus.

The secretary shared several correspondences with members of the Board.

There was a motion by Mr. Gabor seconded by Mr. Kovach to adjourn the meeting.

STATE SCHOLARSHIP BANQUET – Friday, June 17, 2005
DISTRICT SCHOLARSHIP BANQUET – Tuesday, June 21, 2005
NEXT DISTRICT BOARD MEETING: TBA by President Nero (some time during the last week in July)
OFFICIALS HALL OF FAME BANQUET – Saturday, July 23rd
NEXT STATE BOARD MEETING: Thursday, August l1, 2005.

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