EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING

MINUTES OF JUNE 6, 2001 

Board Members Present: George Vanni, Tom Oliver, Mark Brandmire, Bruce DuBois, Nels Enquist for Dan Jurdy, Dick Baird, Annette Duvall, Craig Olson.  Marilyn & Tom Doyle – Secretary 

Board Members Absent:  - Jon Kellett, Rick Stubrud, Jack Reynolds, Mike Thomas, Jan Woldseth, Marcy Sanford, Carole Lynch. 

1.      Introduction of Guests:  Mike Ritch, Sea-King District 2 Eligibility Chairman

2.      Monday, May 14, 2001 Executive Board Minutes. Minutes were approved as written. 

3.      Financial Report:           Checking    $ 16,739.60                     
                                          Savings       $ 70,711.04

4.      Approval of Vouchers: Vouchers # 10870 through #10982 for a total of $ 25,668.66.  M/S/P to approve vouchers as written. 

5.      WIAA Executive Board Report: Craig Olson.
- Craig discussed the WIAA change of season proposals and solicited input from each of the leagues.  The topic certainly raises many issues.
- The coaches education program requires volunteer coaches to meet the same requirements as paid coaches.  Most members would prefer that not being part of the program.
- A reminder that next year will be a classification year again.  Please keep the board informed of any possible changes in leagues.
- The issue of three man mechanics continues to be discussed.  Please contact Craig with any input on the topic.
- Craig asked for input for issues for the next board meeting.  Bruce DuBois asked Craig to bring up the issue that junior high/middle schools may choose to withdraw as a WIAA member because of the new requirements, such as the need to attend a required fall meeting.  There was concerned expressed by others about the requirement to attend the fall meeting at the high school level as well.  Can one administrator attend as a representative for the school district in a multiple school district?    Volunteer requirements for clock hours cause a problem for schools.
- On the ball adoption, the Spaulding Ball will be the ball of choice.  The Interscholastic Magazine lists the acceptable balls for state tournaments.

6.      Sea-King District 2 Executive Board President Report:  George Vanni

A.     Annual Eligibility Report – Mike Ritch
- Mike presented the summary report of the annual eligibility hearings.  The last set of hearings is scheduled for June 7.  District 2 has a total of 165 cases for the year.  52 were either visa students or student non-participants in the previous year.  Transfer students resulted in 76 cases.  We heard 24 cases on season limitations.  Approximately 68% of cases were approved.  A discussion followed about transfers within school districts.  Frustration exists over the transfer situations in our district.  Schools are encouraged to follow the WIAA rules suggesting schools ought to write a letter to the “offending” school requesting an investigation of the issue.  Schools should be communicating with each other when issues arise.  This may stop violations and/or help us all to realize that there might be more rumor than fact surrounding the issue.  We need to step forward.

B.     Violations – League members reported on ejections and other violations.  None were reported.  Marilyn will send a summary of the year’s ejections to WIAA.

C.     Election of 2001-2002 Executive Board President-Elect.  The election will take place next fall.

D.     Approval of 2001-2002 Sea-King Budget.  The Budget was updated from last meeting and presented to the board.  The recommendation is to hold off on final approval till fall when Kingco 4A and the board determine financial arrangements for the year.

E.      Selection of Delegates to 2001-02 Spring Rep Assembly.  Ed Putnam (Metro), Jef Donovan and Greg Hart (Kingco), Bruce DuBois (Jr. High) and Mark Cullen (Emerald City) will return.  We need to know the B delegate.

F.      Appointments to WIAA Committees – Just Play Fair (B) – TBD and Annette Duvall; Music (Admin.) – TBD; Amendment Review (3A) – TBD; Sports (1A) – Britt Atack, the Northwest School; Spirit (Dance/Coach)- Karen Skoog, Eastside Catholic.

G.     Length of Season Questionnaire from WIAA Board.  See Craig’s report above.

H.     Sea-King Board Positions.  Jock McLaughlin will serve as the Principal’s representative on the district board next year.  Jef Donovan will be the 4A rep on the board along with Joel Watters.  Jana Porter will replace Mark Brandmire for Metro.  Bob Dowding will represent the B’s.

I.        Mileage Reimbursement forms for 2000-2001 Executive Board Meetings were turned in.

J.       Review of District Tournaments.  A committee of Metro and Kingco 3A needs to meet to plan for the new format for the 3A tournaments.

7.       Sea-King District 2 Executive Secretary Report: Tom & Marilyn Doyle

A.     Correspondence.  A/B tennis parent protested the quad district tennis tournament bracket which uses a draw rather than seeding.  Information was provided to her and to her athletic director to respond to her concerns.

B.     Spring District Tournament Financial Information.  Tournament financial reports were distributed for review.

C.     Web Site – www.wiaa.com/dist2/. 

D.     Boardsmanship.  George recommended that we spend time at the first meeting next fall to review the responsibilities and tasks required for successful Board.

E.      Thanks to all who served so willingly on the board this year, especially to those who are going off the board after today.  Your willingness to serve the kids in our district is appreciated by all!

8.       Agenda Items for September 10, 2001 Executive Board Meeting, ESC Boardroom, 3:30pm. 

A.     Executive Board Calendar

B.     Service Fees & 2000-2001 Travel Points

C.     Distribution of 2000-2001 Excess Fees

D.     District Tournament Allocations

E.      Fall District Tournament Dates, Sites & Managers

F.      2001-2002 Sea-King Dist. 2 Committees

G.     2001-2002 Sea-King Dist. 2 Annual Goals

9.      The Executive Board meeting was adjourned at 5:30 PM