OFFICIAL
MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF CONTROL
The
Board of Control met January 18, 2008, at the Association Office,
District
I -- Terry Kenealy, York
District
II -- Dr. Bob Reznicek,
District
III -- Jay Bellar, Battle Creek
District
IV -- Max Kroger, Ord
District
V -- Dr. Dallas Watkins, Dundy County-Stratton
District
VI -- Kent Halley, Mitchell
Rick Moses, Nebraska Department of Education
liaison; Ron Powell, Lincoln Journal Star; Dr. Peg Naylon, Omaha Public School;
Dick Beechner, Kearney Visitors Bureau; Roger Jasnoch, Kearney Visitors Bureau;
Rich Brodersen, University of Nebraska-Kearney; John McBride, University of
Nebraska-Kearney; Kristi Unick, Kearney Visitors Bureau; Paul Younes, Kearney
Holiday Inn & Convention Center; Karen Hand, Lincoln Public Schools; Jeff
Maul, Lincoln Convention and Visitor Bureau; Stu Pospisil, Omaha World Herald;
Renee Seifert, Grand Island/Hall County Convention and Visitors Bureau; Orv
Qualsett, Grand Island; Bryan Gallagher, Grand Island Sports Council; Tom
Jeffers, Indianhead Golf Professional; Dennis Dolliver, Norfolk Public Schools;
Lora Young, Norfolk/Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau; Deb Loseke,
Columbus/Platte County Convention and Visitors Bureau; KC Belitz, Columbus
Chamber of Commerce; Al Niedbalski, Columbus; Doug Dunbar, Quail Run
Professional; Brent McGrew, Quail Run Assistant Professional; Dr. Roni Huerta,
Omaha South High School; Craig Brown, student, Omaha South High School; family
members Alice Harlan and Pamela Harlan; Carlos Ruiz, student, Omaha South High
School and Bruce Chubick II were also in attendance.
Chairman Dallas Watkins called the meeting to
order at 8:03 a.m.
1.
It was moved by Kent Halley, 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 December 7, 2007, regular meeting; revised minutes of the
December 7, 2007, regular meeting; the December 10, 2007, special telephonic
hearing; the December 2007 financial report; the new cooperative sponsorships
for Douglas County West and Concordia High School for Girls Soccer and
Softball; Norfolk, Norfolk Catholic, and Lutheran High Northeast High Schools
for Girls Soccer; Rock County and Keya Paha for Boys Golf; and Northwest and
Grand Island Central Catholic High Schools for Girls Soccer and Boys Tennis. Motion Carried, 6-0.
2.
It was moved by Bob Reznicek, seconded by Terry Kenealy, to set the
December 2010 Moratorium dates as December 22-26, 2010. Motion Carried, 6-0.
3.
It was moved by Max Kroger,
seconded by Kent
Halley, to approve and certify the official 2007-08 enrollments for 2008-09
classifications. Motion Carried, 6-0.
4.
The Board discussed the format and game times for the 2009 State
Football Finals. It is anticipated that a final decision on dates for playoff
games and game times for Finals will be made next month.
5.
6.
Omaha South High School was represented by Dr. Roni Huerta, Athletic
Director, Dr. Peg Naylon, Omaha Public Schools, student Carlos Ruiz, and Bruce
Chubick II, Omaha South High School volunteer coach, to appeal the
eight-semester hardship waiver ruling for Carlos Ruiz that had been made by the
Executive Director to grant a ninth semester of eligibility; the school and
family had requested a tenth semester of eligibility, as well. Following a presentation of evidence, those
representing the school provided clarifying information and answers to Board
members’ questions. The hearing
concluded with notification that the Board would take action on the appeal
later in the meeting.
7.
The Board heard presentations from
8.
The Board heard a presentation from
9.
It was moved by Jay Bellar, seconded by Bob Reznicek, to enter
executive session at 11:50 a.m. for the purpose of discussing the two,
eight-semester hardship waiver hearings. Motion Carried, 6-0. It was moved by, Terry Kenealy, seconded by
Bob Reznicek to exit executive session at 12:35 p.m. Motion Carried, 6-0.
10. It
was moved by Jay Bellar, seconded by Max Kroger, to enter executive session at
12:55 p.m. for the purpose of discussion on litigation. Motion Carried, 6-0. It was moved by Max Kroger, seconded by Jay
Bellar, to exit executive session at 1:30 p.m.
11. On a motion by Terry Kenealy,
seconded by Jay Bellar, the Board adopted findings of fact to deny the Omaha
South appeal for a tenth semester of eligibility for Craig Brown. Motion
Carried, 6-0.
12. On a motion by Kent Halley,
seconded by Max Kroger, the Board adopted findings of fact to deny the Omaha
South appeal for a tenth semester of eligibility for Carlos Ruiz. Motion
Carried, 6-0.
13. It was moved by Max Kroger, seconded by Kent Halley, to award the 2008, 2009,
2010 and 2011 State Cross Country Championships to Kearney, pending mutually
acceptable terms for hosting during the 2010 and 2011 seasons. Motion Carried, 6-0. If
acceptable terms for hosting the 2010 and 2011 Championships cannot be
negotiated, the bid award would be for the 2008 and 2009 seasons, with
proposals being requested for the 2010 and 2011 seasons at a later date.
14. It
was moved by Max Kroger, seconded by Kent Halley, to award all three classes of
the 2008 and 2009 Girls State Golf Championships to Grand Island. Motion Failed, 3 For (I, IV, VI), 3 Against
(II, III, V). The matter was tabled until later in the meeting so that cost
comparisons of the proposals could be more fully developed.
15. It was moved by Bob Reznicek, seconded by
Jay Bellar, to
select Don Briggs, Dennis “Buck” Edwards, Dwaine Gahan, Lavelle Hitzemann,
Steve Johnsen, John Post and Bruce Vires as the 2008 Distinguished Service
Award recipients. Motion Carried, 6-0. Those
individuals will be honored at the 2008 NSAA Boys State Basketball
Championships.
16. It was moved by Bob
Reznicek, seconded by Max Kroger, to select Douglas Scott Latter, Ron Mimick,
Jim Morrison, Jim Strehle and Gene Wissenburg as the 2008 Outstanding Service
Award recipients. Motion Carried,
6-0. Those individuals will be
honored at the 2008 NSAA Boys State Basketball Championships.
17. The Board discussed and
reviewed actions taken on legislative proposals at the January NSAA District
meetings. The Legislative Commission
will meet on February 13, 2008.
18. Following additional
discussion about the girls’ golf hosting proposals, it was moved by Bob
Reznicek, seconded by Jay Bellar, to award the 2008 and 2009 Girls’ State Class
A Golf Championships to Norfolk and the 2008 and 2009 Girls’ State Class B and
C Golf Championships to Grand Island. Motion Carried, 6-0. After consulting with each community, NSAA
will determine which courses will be used for each Championship.
19. Dr. Tenopir reported on
infractions by member schools that resulted in sanctions.
There being no further business, the meeting
adjourned at 3:20 p.m.
The next meeting of the Board of Control will
be held in
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Debra
Velder
Associate
Director