NEBRASKA SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION

OFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF CONTROL

The Board of Control met February 13, 2008, at the Association Office, Lincoln, Nebraska, with members present as follows.

District I -- Terry Kenealy, York

District II -- Dr. Bob Reznicek, Omaha Westside

District III -- Jay Bellar, Battle Creek

District IV -- Alternate, Ron Wymore, Pleasanton

District V -- Dr. Dallas Watkins, Dundy County-Stratton

District VI -- Alternate, Troy Unzicker, Kimball

Legislative Commission members Jeff Vetter, Fairbury High School; Bob Danenhauer, Omaha Public Schools; Rocky Ruhl, Wayne High School; Mark Armstrong; Kearney High School; Vic Young, Wilcox-Hildreth High School: and Bruce Parish, Chadron High School were in attendance. Also in attendance were Rick Moses, Department of Education liaison; Nicholas Hauder, University of Nebraska-Kearney Student Observer; Ron Powell, Lincoln Journal Star; Stu Pospisil, Omaha World Herald; Mike Purdy, NSIAAA; Steve Johnsen, Nebraska Coaches Association; Renee Seifert, Grand Island Convention & Visitors Bureau; Brian Gallagher, Grand Island Sports Council; Orv Qualsett, Grand Island; Deb Sweley, Heartland Event Center; Kaleena Fong, Adams County Convention & Visitors Bureau; Joe Kutlas, Grand Island Public Schools; Howard Schuman, Grand Island Central Catholic High School; Roger Jasnoch, Kearney Visitors Bureau; Dick Beechner, Kearney Visitors Bureau; Kristi Unick, Kearney Visitors Bureau; Jon McBride, University of Nebraska-Kearney; Rich Broderson, University of Nebraska-Kearney; Rick Squires, University of Nebraska-Kearney; Dr. Brian Maher, Kearney Public Schools; Mark Armstrong, Kearney Public Schools; Geof Cook, FirsTier Event Center; Paul Younes, Kearney Visitors Bureau; Brad Kernick, Kearney Visitors Bureau; Tim Higgins, Kearney Chamber of Commerce; Jeff Maul, Lincoln Convention & Visitors Bureau; Karen Hand, Lincoln Public Schools; and Tom Lorenz, Pershing Center.

Chairman Dallas Watkins called the Legislative Commission meeting to order at 8:00 A.M. Following the Legislative Commission meeting, the February Board of Control meeting was called to order at 10:25 A.M.

1. It was moved by Bob Reznicek, seconded by Jay Bellar, to approve the Consent Agenda. Items in the Consent Agenda included approval of the following: the meeting agenda as amended; minutes of the January 18, 2008, regular meeting; minutes of the January 24, 2008, telephonic meeting; minutes of the January 23, 2008, Sports Medicine Advisory Committee Meeting; the January 2008 Financial Report and the new cooperative sponsorships for Rock County and Keya Paha County High Schools in Football, Volleyball, Boys and Girls Cross County, Wrestling, Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Boys Golf, Boys and Girls Track; and Logan View and Scribner-Snyder High Schools in Girls Softball.

Motion Carried, 6-0.

2. The Board discussed plans for the NSAA Board of Control Summer Retreat.

3. The Board discussed plans for the NFHS Student Leadership Conference.

4. The Board discussed criteria for evaluating third-place basketball games to be implemented this year at the 2008 State Basketball Championships as a determination for future third-place contests in other NSAA activities.

5. The Board discussed the football scheduling process and schedule release issues.

6. It was moved by Jay Bellar, seconded by Terry Kenealy, to approve the 2009 Football Playoff format and game times as presented. Motion Carried, 6-0.

7. The Board discussed the construction process and move into the new NSAA Office Building.

8. It was moved by Terry Kenealy, seconded by Bob Reznicek, to accept the recommendations of the Sports Medicine Advisory Committee that language be added to the existing physical form so that the parent could sign a form releasing information to the school and “Return to Play” guidelines for students who have been diagnosed with MRSA. Motion Carried, 6-0.

9. It was moved by Bob Reznicek, seconded by Terry Kenealy, to enter executive session at 11:58 A.M. to discuss litigation and vendor contract. Motion Carried, 6-0. It was moved by Jay Bellar, seconded by Terry Kenealy, to exit executive session at 12:45 P.M. Motion Carried, 6-0.

10. The Board heard presentations from Grand Island, Kearney and Lincoln to host the State Volleyball Championships.

11. It was moved by Terry Kenealy, seconded by Ron Wymore, to enter executive session at 3:05 P.M. to discuss proposals submitted for the State Volleyball Championships. It was moved by Jay Bellar, seconded by Ron Wymore to exit executive session at 4:10 P.M. Motion Carried, 6-0.

12. It was moved by Terry Kenealy, seconded by Bob Reznicek, to award the 2008 and 2009 State Volleyball Championships to Lincoln. Motion Carried, 5 For (I, II, III, IV, V) 1 Against (VI).

13. Dr. Tenopir reported on infractions by member schools that resulted in sanctions. Hastings St. Cecilia High School allowed a basketball player to play three games in one day and also exceeded the six-quarters-per-day limitation, the school was issued a letter of reprimand; Wilber-Clatonia High School permitted a scholastically ineligible wrestler to compete, the individual was assessed forfeitures and the school was issued a letter of reprimand; and Oakland-Craig High School permitted their high school wrestlers to scrimmage against their junior high wrestlers, the school was issued a letter of reprimand.

14. Dr. Tenopir expressed concerns about the number of non-qualifiers who have been entered into the State Swimming and Diving Meet as relay alternates. Dr. Tenopir indicated that the staff may have to make some recommendations to the Board for changes for future State Swimming and Diving alternates.

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:30 P.M.

The next meeting of the Board of Control will be held in Lincoln on March 5, 2008.

Debra Velder

Associate Director