BOARD: MEETING MINUTES

The Board of Control of the Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) met August 22, 2024 virtually, pursuant to notice.  Board of Control members present were Chairperson Andy Crozier, Vice Chairperson Amanda Whaley, Treasurer Deron Durflinger, Rod Earleywine, Brent Cook, and Steve Pettit. Association staff members present were Executive Director Tom Keating and Assistant Directors Todd Tharp, Chad Elsberry, Andy Umthun and Jared Chizek; Communications Director Chris Cuellar and Director of Finance Jess Morgan.  

CALL TO ORDER – The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Crozier at 8:00 a.m. 

APPROVAL OF AGENDA – (MM-S) Earleywine-Durflinger to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously. 

ACTION ITEMS 

POSTSEASON VIDEO ACCESS POLICY – Communications Director Cuellar presented a revised postseason video access policy for the 2024-25 school year.  (MM-S) Earleywine-Cook to approve the policy as presented.  Motion carried unanimously. 

INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS 

1) Executive Director Keating reminded the board of the Department of Education hearing on sharing agreements scheduled for later today.

2) Executive Director Keating shared a recent eligibility decision rendered by the Department of Education.

3) Executive Director Keating shared the Section 4 and 5 meeting will be held in Fargo, North Dakota August 27-30.  

ADJOURNMENT – Being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by Chairperson Crozier at 8:10 a.m. 

I, Jared Chizek, Assistant Director of the Iowa High School Athletic Association, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct record of the proceedings of the meeting of the Board of Control held Thursday, August 22, 2024. 

The Board of Control of the Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) met August 12, 2024 virtually, pursuant to notice.  Board of Control members present were Chairperson Andy Crozier, Vice Chairperson Amanda Whaley, Rod Earleywine, Brent Cook and Barb Schwamman. Association staff members present were Executive Director Tom Keating and Assistant Directors Todd Tharp, Andy Umthun and Jared Chizek. Also present was Brian Humke, IHSAA legal counsel. 

CALL TO ORDER – The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Crozier at 8:00 a.m. 

ELIGIBILITY RULING – (1) Johnston – Barek S. – General Transfer Rule 36.15(3). Pursuant to a letter received from Tiffany and Russell S., parents of the student. Appellants and Patrick Payton, appellants’ legal counsel, participated in the meeting. All participants were informed that Board Member Pettit recused himself from the hearing. (MM-S) Cook-Schwamman that in accordance with 36.15(3), eligibility be denied. Motion carried unanimously.   

ADJOURNMENT – Being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by Chairperson Crozier at 8:50 a.m. 

I, Jared Chizek, Assistant Director of the Iowa High School Athletic Association, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct record of the proceedings of the meeting of the Board of Control held Monday, August 12, 2024. 

The Board of Control of the Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) met August 9 and 10, 2024, at the Hampton Inn and Suites in Burlington, Iowa, pursuant to notice.  Board of Control members present were Chairperson Andy Crozier, Vice Chairperson Amanda Whaley, Treasurer Deron Durflinger, Steve Pettit, Rod Earleywine (Friday only), Barb Schwamman, Brent Cook and Dave Wiebers. Association staff members present were Executive Director Tom Keating; Assistant Directors Todd Tharp, Chad Elsberry, Andy Umthun and Jared Chizek. Legal Counsel Brian Humke was also present (Saturday only). 

CALL TO ORDER – The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Crozier at 8:00 a.m. 

APPROVAL OF AGENDA – (MM-S) Pettit-Schwamman to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously. 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES – (MM-S) Durflinger-Cook to approve the June 3, June 10, July 9, July 11 and July 18, 2024 minutes. Motion carried unanimously.  

EXECUTIVE SESSION – (MM-S) Earleywine-Schwamman to enter executive session to discuss current litigation. Motion carried unanimously.  (MM-S) Schwamman-Cook to leave executive session. Motion carried unanimously. 

INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS   

1) Executive Director Keating shared with the IHSAA Board of Control information, including terms, committees, contact information and important dates.

2) Assistant Director Tharp discussed the upcoming new administrator/athletic director workshop on August 14.

3) Assistant Director Tharp presented a memo sent to member school administrators regarding the concussion course requirement.

4) Assistant Director Chizek provided a list of Friend of School Awards for the 2023-24 school year.

5) Executive Director Keating shared the joint committee meeting minutes from its July 1 meeting.

6) Assistant Director Umthun led a discussion on state baseball options for 2025.

7) Executive Director Keating shared the Headstrong Concussion insurance claims as of July 1, 2024.

8) Executive Director Keating shared Headstrong Concussion insurance information from Dissinger-Reed.

9) Executive Director Keating presented a draft of the 2024-25 priorities.

10) The administrative staff led a discussion on the state wrestling tournament.

11) The administrative staff led a discussion on the state basketball tournament format.

12) The administrative staff led a discussion on the state soccer tournament format.

13) The administrative staff led a discussion on current coach-athlete contact rules.

14) The administrative staff led a discussion on potentially sanctioning flag football.

15) The administrative staff led a discussion on potentially sanctioning powerlifting.

16) Assistant Director Umthun presented a copy of the preliminary cross country classifications.   

CONSENT ITEMS 

2024-25 INSURANCE RENEWALS – Executive Director Keating presented insurance renewals for the Concussion Insurance, Post Season Tournament Play Policy, Property, Automobile, Inland Marine, Worker’s Compensation, General Liability, Crime, Umbrella Liability, Cyber Liability, Fiduciary Liability, Violent Event, Directors and Officers Liability and Employment Practices Liability coverage. 

2024-25 IHSAA HANDBOOK AND FALL SPORTS MANUAL – The administrative staff presented the 2024-25 Handbook and respective 2024 Fall Sports Manuasl.  

APPROVAL OF CONSENT ITEMS – (MM-S) Durflinger-Earleywine to approve all consent items as presented and reviewed.  Motion carried unanimously. 

ACTION ITEMS 

FINANCIAL REPORT – Executive Director Keating presented June 30, 2024 statement of financial position and statement of budgetary activities. (MM-S) Cook-Durflinger to approve the financial report as presented. Motion carried unanimously.   

2024-25 BOARD OF CONTROL CALENDAR – Executive Director Keating presented the Board of Control a draft meeting schedule for 2024-25. A change in date for the December meeting was needed due to the ISFLC Conference already scheduled on the proposed meeting date. (MM-S) Pettit-Schwamman to approve the meeting schedule with the December meeting now scheduled for December 20. Motion carried unanimously.   

2024-25 METHOD OF PAIRING – Executive Director Keating discussed the old method of pairing when not specified by specific sport manuals. With all manuals having a specific pairing method stated, the three-year rotation is no longer needed. (MM-S) Earleywine-Pettit to use the method of pairing as stated in each of the specific sport manuals for the 2024-25 school year. Motion carried unanimously.   

2024-25 IHSAA BOARD OF CONTROL ELECTION COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS – Executive Director Keating presented the following names as appointments to the IHSAA Board of Control Election Committee: Joe Stutting, North Scott; Chris Fenster, Southwest Valley; Kevin Wood, Sioux Central, Sioux Rapids. (MM-S) Schwamman-Whaley to accept the committee appointments as presented. Motion carried unanimously.  

Chairperson Crozier recessed the Board at 11:00 am, Friday, August 9, 2024. 

The Board reconvened at 8:00 am on Saturday, August 10, 2024. 

ACTION ITEMS 

JOINT TRACK AND FIELD ADVISORY COMMITTEE – Assistant Director Chizek presented the minutes and two recommendations from the Joint Track and Field Coaches Advisory Committee. The committee recommended: 1) To modify the policy to only require a first place tie to be broken if there are three or more competitors/relays involved with the tie in Classes 2A, 3A and 4A. 2) To assign the top third seeded athletes on the top waterfall at the state meet in races that utilize a double waterfall start. (MM-S) Durflinger-Cook to approve both recommendations. Motion carried unanimously. 

2024-25 IHSAA LEGAL COUNSEL APPOINTMENT – Executive Director Keating noted the requirement of the IHSAA Board of Control policies to annually appoint legal counsel for the IHSAA. (MM-S) Whaley-Pettit to appoint Brian Humke of Nyemaster Goode, PC to serve as legal counsel. Motion carried unanimously. 

TENNIS ADVISORY COMMITTEE – Assistant Director Umthun presented the minutes and two recommendations from the Tennis Coaches Advisory Committee. The committee recommended: 1) To require UTR for roster and stat entry for Class 2A and for roster entry only for Class 1A. 2) To implement the super tiebreaker rather than a full third set in all rounds of all IHSAA tournament events. (MM-S) Pettit-Durflinger to approve both recommendations. Motion carried unanimously.   

GOLF ADVISORY COMMITTEE – Executive Director Keating presented the minutes and two recommendations from the Golf Coaches Advisory Committee. The committee recommended 1) to advance three teams to the next round of the postseason, regardless of the placing of the host school. 2) To provide trophies to the top eight schools at the state meet. (MM-S) Durflinger-Cook to approve recommendation 1 and to deny recommendation 2. Motion carried unanimously.    

FALL GOLF DISTRICT SITES – Executive Director Keating presented the sites for the 2024 district fall golf tournaments. Team assignments will be made at a later date. (MM-S) Durflinger- Schwamman to accept the sites as presented. Motion carried unanimously.  

JOINT BOWLING ADVISORY COMMITTEE – Assistant Director Elsberry presented the minutes and four recommendations from the Joint Bowling Coaches Advisory Committee. The committee recommended: 1) To direct staff to develop the concept of a split season/state tournament in the same 16 week footprint for boys and girls. 2) To bowl out to 8th place in the state individual tournament. 3)To require varsity programs to set a six-competitor roster prior to the start of competition. 4) To allow a substitution at any point during competition from the six-competitor roster. (MM-S) Wiebers-Pettit to approve all four recommendations. Motion carried unanimously. 

NFHS BASKETBALL RULE CHANGE ADOPTION – Assistant Director Tharp shared the NFHS is allowing states that utilize the 35-second shot clock to not enforce the closely guarded rule. (MM-S) Cook-Whaley to adopt the rule that allows states to not enforce the closely guarded rule as a result of the shot clock implementation. Motion carried unanimously.  

CLASS 1A, 2A AND 3A GOLF SEASON – Executive Director Keating provided materials on moving all classes of boys golf to the fall. (MM-S) Cook-Whaley to move all classes of boys golf to the fall season starting in the 2025-26 school year. Motion carried unanimously.  

APPROVAL OF JOINT SPORTS MEDICINE ADVISORY COMMITTEE – Assistant Director Tharp presented the names and positions of the initial sports medicine advisory committee. All four organizations are also part of this body. During discussion, many IHSAA board members would like to see a mental health expert be a part of the committee. (MM-S) Wiebers-Schwamman to approve the creation of the Sports Medicine Advisory Committee. Motion carried unanimously.  

REPORTS

I.A.S.B. REPORT – Board member Whaley shared the IASB conference registration is now available. Schools should have already received legislative priorities from the organization.  

I.H.S.A.D.A. REPORT – Board member Cook reported the IHSADA had a successful golf outing during the SAI Conference and the new athletic director workshop is scheduled for August 14 in Boone. In addition, nine former athletic directors have been hired to mentor new athletic directors this school year. 

IOWA ACHIEVE REPORT – Assistant Director Elsberry shared state soccer was added to the Achieve Together program this spring. During the 2023-24 school year, over 2000 elementary and junior high students attended a state event as part of the program. 

EDUCATIONAL SERVICES & OUTREACH REPORT – Assistant Director Elsberry provided a brief synopsis of the NFHS Student Leadership Conference that he and a students representing IASC and SAC attended in Indianapolis in July.  

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS REPORT – Executive Director Keating shared web site and social media analytics from the summer and recapped the summer intern program. A draft of the 2024-25 Postseason Video Access Policy was distributed. 

DIRECTOR OF OFFICIALS  REPORT – Executive Director Keating shared registration numbers of the 2023-24 school year. 

NEXT MEETING DATE – The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held September 13, 2024 at the IHSAA Office in Boone. 

ADJOURNMENT – Being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by Chairperson Crozier at 9:00 a.m. 

I, Jared Chizek, Assistant Director of the Iowa High School Athletic Association, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct record of the proceedings of the meeting of the Board of Control held Friday and Saturday, August 9 and 10, 2024. 

The Board of Control of the Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) met July 18, 2024 virtually, pursuant to notice.  Board of Control members present were Vice Chairperson Amanda Whaley, Rod Earleywine, Steve Pettit, Brent Cook and Dave Wiebers. Association staff members present were Executive Director Tom Keating and Assistant Directors Todd Tharp and Jared Chizek. Also present was Brian Humke, IHSAA legal counsel. 

CALL TO ORDER – The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairperson Whaley at 9:00 a.m. 

ELIGIBILITY RULING – (1) Des Moines, East – Robert T. – Scholarship Rule 36.15(2). Pursuant to a letter received from Diane T, mother and guardian of student. Appellant, Robert, T., student; Susan Lawrence, special education consultant at Des Moines East and Focus High School; and Katy Beary, licensed social worker, participated in the hearing. (MM-S) Wiebers-Earleywine that in accordance with 36.15(2), the appeal requesting an extension of eligibility be denied.  Motion carried 3-1 with Pettit voting nay.   

ADJOURNMENT – Being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by Vice Chairperson Whaley at 10:20 a.m. 

I, Jared Chizek, Assistant Director of the Iowa High School Athletic Association, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct record of the proceedings of the meeting of the Board of Control held Thursday, July 18, 2024. 

Jared Chizek  

Assistant Director  

The Board of Control of the Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) met July 11, 2024 virtually, pursuant to notice.  Board of Control members present were Vice Chairperson Amanda Whaley, Treasurer Deron Durflinger, Rod Earleywine, Steve Pettit, Brent Cook and Barb Schwamman. Association staff members present were Executive Director Tom Keating and Assistant Directors Todd Tharp, Andy Umthun and Jared Chizek. Also present was Brian Humke, IHSAA legal counsel. 

CALL TO ORDER – The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairperson Whaley at 8:35 a.m. 

ELIGIBILITY RULING – (1) Pekin – Brady M. – Scholarship Rule 36.15(2). Pursuant to a letter received from Phil Parsons, student’s attorney. Brady M., appellant, Shannon and Cindy M., parents of student, and Phil Parson, student’s attorney, participated in the hearing. All participants were informed that Board Member Crozier recused himself from the hearing. (MM-S) Wiebers-Pettit that in accordance with 36.15(2), the appeal requesting an extension of eligibility be denied.  Motion carried unanimously.   

ADJOURNMENT – Being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by Vice Chairperson Whaley at 9:15 a.m. 

I, Jared Chizek, Assistant Director of the Iowa High School Athletic Association, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct record of the proceedings of the meeting of the Board of Control held Thursday, July 11, 2024. 

Jared Chizek  

Assistant Director  

The Board of Control of the Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) met July 9, 2024 virtually, pursuant to notice.  Board of Control members present were Chairperson Andy Crozier, Vice Chairperson Amanda Whaley, Rod Earleywine, Steve Pettit and Barb Schwamman. Association staff members present were Executive Director Tom Keating and Assistant Directors Todd Tharp, Andy Umthun and Jared Chizek. Also present was Brian Humke, IHSAA legal counsel. 

CALL TO ORDER – The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Crozier at 9:45 a.m. 

ELIGIBILITY RULING – (1) Kuemper Catholic – Brayton A. – General Transfer Rule 36.15(3). Pursuant to a letter received from Ben A., father of the student. Ben A., appellant; Ashley A., mother of student, Brayton A., student; and Casey Berlau, Carroll superintendent, participated in the meeting. All participants were informed that Board Member Wiebers recused himself from the hearing. (MM-S) Earleywine-Whaley that in accordance with 36.15(3), eligibility be denied. Motion carried unanimously.   

ADJOURNMENT – Being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by Chairperson Crozier at 10:45 a.m. 

I, Jared Chizek, Assistant Director of the Iowa High School Athletic Association, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct record of the proceedings of the meeting of the Board of Control held Tuesday, July 9, 2024. 

Jared Chizek  

Assistant Director

The Board of Control of the Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) met June 10, 2024, at the Des Moines Marriott Downtown, pursuant to notice. Board of Control members present were Chairperson Dr. Andy Crozier, Vice-Chairperson Amanda Whaley, Treasurer Deron Durflinger, Steve Pettit, Dr. Rod Earleywine, Barb Schwamman, Dave Wiebers, Eric St.Clair (non-voting). Association staff members present were Executive Director Tom Keating, Assistant Directors Todd Tharp, Chad Elsberry, and Andy Umthun. Director of Officials Lewie Curtis and Director of Finance Jessica Morgan.  

CALL TO ORDER – The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Crozier at 8:30 a.m. 

APPROVAL OF AGENDA – (MM-S) Pettit-Schwamman to approve the agenda with revisions. Motion carried unanimously. 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES – (MM-S) Whaley-Durflinger to approve the April 24, May 16, and June 3, 2024 minutes. Motion carried unanimously. 

CONSENT ITEMS 

HEADSTRONG CONCUSSION INSURANCE RENEWAL – Review of the insurance as provided by Dissinger-Reed with the rate continuation staying the same in 2024-25.  

FALL GOLF MANUAL – Review of the regular season manual as provided by Director of Officials Lewie Curtis.  

WAIVER OF FEES FOR FIRST YEAR OFFICIALS WITHIN REFREPS – Proposal to waive fees for first year officials (students) who complete a RefReps  course in a specific sport starting with the 2024-2025 school year. 

APPROVAL OF CONSENT ITEMS – (MM-S) Durflinger-Schwamman to approve all consent items as presented and reviewed.  Motion carried unanimously.  

ACTION ITEMS 

2024-2025 IHSAA BUDGET – Executive Director Keating and Director of Finance Morgan presented the minutes and recommendations of the IHSAA Budget Committee. (MM-S) Earleywine-Durflinger to receive the minutes and to approve the recommendations of the IHSAA Budget Committee. Motion carried unanimously. 

FINANCIAL REPORT – Director of Finance Morgan presented the most recent financial statements and reports. (MM-S) Whaley-Durflinger to accept the reports as presented. Motion carried unanimously. 

IHSAA SWIMMING COACHES ADVISORY COMMITTEE – Executive Director Keating presented the minutes of the Swimming Advisory Committee. The Swimming Advisory Committee met April 16, 2024 and submitted four recommendations for the Board’s consideration: 1) To create a regular season state qualifying time standard equal to the five-year average of 12th place at the state meet. 2) To no longer use the relay takeoff equipment. 3) To allow relay leadoff performances to count towards the state event record retroactively. 4) To allow schools to enter a non-scoring B relay made up of previously entered athletes to be contested prior to the A relay. (MM-S) Whaley-Durflinger to receive the minutes and approve recommendations 2 and 3 and deny the other two recommendations. Motion carried unanimously. 

IHSAA BASKETBALL COACHES ADVISORY COMMITTEE – Assistant Director Tharp presented the minutes of the Basketball Advisory Committee. The IHSAA Basketball Coaches Advisory Committee met May 1, 2024 and submitted three recommendations for the Board’s consideration: 

1) Forward for joint committee review and approval per state adoption of the 35 second clock, the elimination the closely guarded count while the offensive player is dribbling the ball. 2) Substate final contests in Classes 3A and 4A to be played at the site of the higher seeded team determined by the IHSAA. Class 1A and Class 2A district final and substate final contests will continue to be played at neutral sites. 3) Create a rotating schedule at the state tournament to avoid one class continually playing three games in three days. (MM-S) Whaley-Wiebers to receive the minutes and approve the recommendations. Motion carried 6-1. 

JUNIOR HIGH ADVISORY COMMITTEE – Executive Director Keating presented the minutes of the Junior High Advisory Committee which met June 3, 2024. There were two recommendations:  

1) Eliminate the start time policy requiring junior high competitions to begin between 4:00 pm and 5:30 pm. 2) Allow schools to seek a waiver to begin the junior high fall season the Wednesday of week 7. (MM-S) Earleywine-Durflinger to accept the minutes and approve the recommendations with the amendment to remove the waiver and simply allow schools to begin the junior high fall season the Wednesday of week 7. Motion carried unanimously. 

2024 BASEBALL CLASSIFICATIONS – Assistant Director Umthun presented the baseball classifications for the 2024 postseason tournament. (MM-S) Wiebers-Schwamman to approve the classifications as presented. Motion carried unanimously. 

2024 CLASS 4A GOLF CLASSIFICATION – Director of Officials Curtis presented the golf classifications for the 2024 fall season. (MM-S) Wiebers-Durflinger to approve the classifications as presented. Motion carried unanimously. 

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR CONTRACTS – Executive Director Keating provided the contracts for Assistant Directors Elsberry, Tharp, Chizek, and Umthun for the 2024-25 year. (MM-S) Earleywine-Pettit to approve the contracts for Assistant Directors as presented. Motion carried unanimously. 

OFFICIALS ADVISORY COMMITTEE – Director of Officials Curtis presented the minutes of the Officials Advisory Committee which met on May 6, 2024. There were no formal recommendations submitted for the Board’s consideration. (MM-S) Wiebers-Whaley to accept the minutes from the committee meeting. Motion carried unanimously. 

NFHS NETWORK EXTENSION – Executive Director Keating presented the NFHS Network’s request that network states agree to a rolling “ten-year” extension of the Media Rights Agreement with NFHS Network Holdco. In February, the IHSAA was served notice that Holdco exercised its option to extend the original Media Rights Agreement with states to 2033 (previously 2028) and has also asked states to agree to a ten-year rolling extension. The extension would mean the agreement would extend beyond 2033 and if IHSAA chose to end the agreement, there would still be nine years remaining before the sunset of the agreement. (MM-S) Durflinger-Pettit to deny the NFHS Network request to sign the ten-year rolling extension. Motion carried unanimously. 

REPORTS 

DOE Report – Board member St. Clair shared an overview of the legislative session and information about open enrollment dates. Also discussed were DOE changes related to consolidation and the ongoing work of the department. 

IASB REPORT – Board member Whaley shared information regarding the 2nd Annual IASB Summit on Student Success which aims to inspire and inform school board teams. Also discussed were current board openings.  

IHSADA REPORT – Board member Cook submitted a written report detailing the IHSADA’s Partnership with IGHSAU-IHSAA to begin a more formal Mentor Leadership Program which will provide support for new AD’s around the state.  The IHSADA accepted mentor applications from recently retired AD’s and plans to have those individuals in place later in June.  Additionally, the turnover of AD’s continues to be high across the state. In other matters, Cook reported that he had been asked to fill the remaining time for Iowa’s slot on the NIAAA Board of Directors (previous Iowa appointee needed to step away from the role).  Cook reported that he would be involved in sectional meetings as the Iowa representative and would be attending national board meetings as part of the new appointment.  

EDUCATIONAL SERVICES & OUTREACH REPORT – Assistant Director Elsberry provided information on the IHSAA’s continued work with the Center for Violence Prevention (UNI) as well as continued work on Conference Connections/Council Connections as part of Achieve Student Services. In addition, Elsberry will chaperone a student delegation to the NFHS National Student Leadership Summit in Indianapolis in late July.  

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS REPORT – Director of Communications Cuellar supplied a written report on the IHSAA intern program, IHSAA podcast, pending website updates, and website analytics for the IHSAA.  

DIRECTOR OF OFFICIALS REPORT – Director of Officials Curtis outlined the number of currently registered officials in all sports along with a specific breakout on officials in baseball.  

TECHNOLOGY REPORT – Assistant Director Elsberry outlined upcoming technology upgrades to the IHSAA office including scheduled laptop upgrades as well as upgrades to the scanning devices utilized in digital ticketing.  

INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS 

1) Executive Director Keating shared information sent to the membership about the IHSAA Annual Meeting.

2) A preliminary itinerary for the August Board Retreat was shared with Board and staff.

3) An overview of the NFHS Summer Meeting with a general schedule was shared with Board and staff.

4) Executive Director Keating shared information regarding the Head Strong Concussion Insurance Claims.

5) Executive Director Keating and Assistant Director Tharp shared information on the NFHS guidance regarding Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) and utilizing it as the standard for measuring heat stress. Information will be shared with member schools for upcoming sport seasons.

6) Executive Director Keating shared an update about pending conference mediation involving three member schools.

7) Executive Director Keating shared a proposed change from the DOE involving coop sharing agreements and the eligibility of students already involved in a coop at a member school who then starts a program in that given sport.  

 NEXT MEETING DATE – The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held August 9 and 10, 2024, in Burlington.  

ADJOURNMENT – Being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by Chairperson Crozier at 9:45 a.m. 

l, Chad Elsberry, Assistant Director of the Iowa High School Athletic Association, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct record of the proceedings of the meeting of the Board of Control held Monday, June 10, 2024. 

Chad Elsberry 

Assistant Director 

The Board of Control of the Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) met March 7, 2024 at the Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center in Des Moines, pursuant to notice. Board of Control members present were Chairperson Andy Crozier, Treasurer Deron Durflinger, Steve Pettit, Barb Schwamman, Brent Cook, Rod Earleywine and Dave Wiebers. Association staff members present were Executive Director Tom Keating, Assistant Directors Todd Tharp, Chad Elsberry, Jared Chizek, and Andy Umthun and Director of Officials Lewie Curtis. 

CALL TO ORDER – The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Crozier at 8:30 a.m. 

APPROVAL OF AGENDA – (MM-S) Schwamman-Durflinger to add a discussion and information item relative to Chapter 36 and 37 of the Iowa Code to the agenda. Motion carried unanimously. 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES – (MM-S) Pettit-Earleywine to approve the January 25, 2024 and February 13, 2024, minutes. Motion carried unanimously. 

EXECUTIVE SESSION – (MM-S) Schwamman-Durflinger to move to Executive Session to discuss current litigation.  (MM-S) Earleywine-Cook to move out of Executive Session. 

CONSENT ITEMS 

2024 CHARACTER COUNTS COACH OF THE YEAR – Assistant Director Elsberry presented Sam Anderson of Urbandale High School as the 2024 IHSAA Character Counts Coach of the Year. 

SPRING AND SUMMER SPORTS MANUALS – IHSAA Assistant Directors and Sport Administrators presented the 2024 Regular Season manuals for Golf, Tennis, Track and Field, Soccer and Baseball. 

NFHS NETWORK EXTENSION – Executive Director Keating shared the NFHS Network Holdings, LLC extended its Master Rights Agreement with NFHS Network, LLC to July 31, 2033. 

ALLIANT POWERHOUSE CONTRACT FOR SUBSTATE BASKETBALL – Assistant Director Tharp provided the contract agreement between the IHSAA and Alliant Powerhouse to host substate basketball. 

DES MOINES PARKS AND RECREATION LETTER REGARDING STATE SOCCER – Assistant Director Tharp presented a letter sent to Des Moines Parks and Recreation about moving the state soccer semifinals and finals from Cownie to Drake University. 

APPROVAL OF CONSENT ITEMS – (MM-S) Pettit-Cook to approve consent item as presented and reviewed. Motion carried unanimously. 

ACTION ITEMS 

2024 SPRING GOLF CLASSIFICATIONS – Director of Officials Lewie Curtis presented the classifications for the 2024 Spring Golf season.  (MM-S) Earleywine-Cook to approve classifications.  Motion carried unanimously. 

JOINT CROSS COUNTRY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES & RECOMMENDATIONS – Assistant Director Umthun presented the minutes and recommendation from the Joint Cross Country Advisory Committee.  The committee recommended allowing teams to walk the course on the Thursday prior to the state meet. (MM-S) Wiebers-Durflinger to deny the recommendation of the Joint Classification Committee.  Motion carried unanimously. 

2024 AUDITOR ENGAGEMENT LETTER – Executive Director Keating presented the annual auditor engagement letter for approval.  (MM-S) Schwamman-Durflinger to approve the 2024 auditor engagement letter.  Motion carried unanimously. 

WEEK 0 FOOTBALL – Assistant Director Chizek shared Council Bluffs, Thomas Jefferson lost its Week 2 opponent as a result of playing an out of state school. As a result, Council Bluffs, Thomas Jefferson is requesting to play Atlantic in Week 0.  (MM-S) Cook-Schwamman approve the Week 0 game between Council Bluffs, Thomas Jefferson and Atlantic.  Motion carried unanimously. 

INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS 

1) Director of Officials Curtis provided an updated list of 2023-24 winter sports ejections.

2) Assistant Director Elsberry shared notifications which were sent to member schools regarding the 2024 IHSAA Governor’s Scholar Event.

3) Assistant Director Chizek presented the NFHS Football rules changes for 2024.

4) Assistant Director Tharp presented the NFHS Soccer rules changes for 2024.

5) Executive Director Keating presented the monthly Headstrong Concussion Insurance claims as of March 1, 2024.

6) Executive Director Keating presented the March 8 IHSAA Representative Council meeting agenda.

7) Executive Director Keating presented the 2024 State Basketball Tournament Awards Schedule.

8) Assistant Director Andy Umthun presented a summary Student Advisory Committee meeting.

9) Assistant Director Tharp presented 2023 preliminary Soccer classifications.

10) Executive Director Keating shared a preliminary draft of the 2023-24 Board of Control calendar.

11) Assistant Director Chizek discussed junior high eligibility rules.

12) Executive Director Keating shared a draft of the proposed changes to Chapter 36 and 37 of the Iowa Code. 

NEXT MEETING DATE – The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held April 24, 2024 at the IHSAA office in Boone, Iowa. 

ADJOURNMENT – Being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by Chairperson Crozier at 9:35 a.m. 

I, Jared Chizek, Executive Director of the Iowa High School Athletic Association, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct record of the proceedings of the meeting of the Board of Control held Thursday, March 7, 2024. 

Jared Chizek 

Assistant Director 

The Board of Control of the Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) met October 6, 2023, via Zoom, pursuant to notice.  Board of Control members present were Chairperson Dave Wiebers (second appeal only), Vice-Chairperson Andy Crozier (first appeal only), Treasurer Amanda Whaley, Rod Earleywine, Deron Durflinger, and Brent Cook. Association staff members present were Executive Director Tom Keating and Assistant Directors Todd Tharp (second appeal only), Jared Chizek and Andy Umthun. Also present was Brian Humke, IHSAA legal counsel. 

CALL TO ORDER – The meeting was called to order by Vice-Chairperson Crozier at 8:00 a.m. 

ELIGIBILITY RULING – (1) Johnston – Drake S. – General Transfer Rule 36.15(3). Pursuant to a letter received from Heather Semelmacher, Johnston activities director. Appellant and Nikki S., mother of student, participated in the meeting. (MM-S) Earleywine-Cook that in accordance with 36.15(3), eligibility be denied. Motion carried unanimously.   

ELIGIBILITY RULING – (2) Columbus Community – Kason D. – Open Enrollment Rule 36.15(4). Pursuant to a letter received from Jake McCullough, Columbus Community High School activities director. Appellant, Dr. Michael Volk, Columbus Community superintendent, Kason D., student, and Brodie and Sara D., parents of the student, participated in the meeting. They were informed Board Member Crozier had recused himself from the hearing and had not received any materials pertaining to the hearing. (MM-S) Earleywine-Durflinger to determine the method of calculating the number of school days. Motion carried unanimously.   

ADJOURNMENT – Being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by Chairperson Wiebers at 9:50 a.m. 

I, Jared Chizek, Assistant Director of the Iowa High School Athletic Association, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct record of the proceedings of the meeting of the Board of Control held Friday, October 6, 2023. 

The Board of Control of the Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) met September 22, 2023, at the Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) office in Boone, pursuant to notice. Board of Control members present were Chairperson Dave Wiebers, Vice-Chairperson Andy Crozier, Treasurer Amanda Whaley, Deron Durflinger, Steve Pettit, Rod Earleywine and Barb Schwamman. Association staff members present were Executive Director Tom Keating; Assistant Directors Todd Tharp, Andy Umthun, Chad Elsberry and Jared Chizek; Director of Finance Jessica Morgan; Director of Officials Lewie Curtis and Communications Director Chris Cuellar. Also present was Brian Humke, IHSAA legal counsel. 

CALL TO ORDER – The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Wiebers at 8:00 a.m. 

APPROVAL OF AGENDA – (MM-S) Pettit-Schwamman to amend the agenda with the addition of two consent items (change in bank account; New London football situation) and moving 2024 State Baseball Site from information and discussion to an action item. Motion carried unanimously. 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES – (MM-S) Earleywine-Pettit to approve the August 4&5, August 22, August 25 and September 5, 2023 minutes. Motion carried unanimously. 

Eligibility Hearing: (1) Council Bluffs, Thomas Jefferson – James R. – General Transfer Rule 36.15(3). Pursuant to a letter received from James and Lavon R., parents of the student. Appellant, James R., student, and Jeremiah Watters, football coach, participated in the meeting via Zoom. (MM-S) Crozier-Pettit that in accordance with 36.15(3), eligibility be denied. Motion carried unanimously. (2) BCLUW, Conrad – Wyatt G. – Scholarship Rule 36.15(2). Pursuant to a letter received from Wyatt G. Appellant, Christian Miller, wrestling coach, and Nick Keller, guardian, participated in the meeting. Appellant was notified that board member Schwamman had recused herself from the hearing. (MM-S) Pettit-Earleywine that in accordance with 36.15(2), eligibility be extended through the 2023-24 school year. Motion carried unanimously. (3) Don Bosco, Gilbertville – Vincent P. – General Transfer Rule 36.15(3). Pursuant to a letter received from Robert P., father of the student. Appellant and Vincent P., student, participated in the meeting. Appellant was notified that board member Schwamman had recused herself from the hearing. (MM-S) Crozier-Whaley that in accordance with 36.15(3), eligibility be denied. Motion carried unanimously. 

CONSENT ITEMS

FINANCIAL REPORT – Director of Finance Morgan presented August 31, 2023, financial statements including the statement of financial position, statement of budgetary activities and baseball sport report.  

CROSS COUNTRY STATE QUALIFYING SITES — Assistant Director Umthun presented the 2023 state qualifying cross country meet sites. 

FALL GOLF DISTRICT ASSIGNMENTS — Director of Officials Curtis provided the team assignments for the fall golf district tournaments. 

CHANGE IN AWARDS FOR INDIVIDUAL STATE CHAMPIONS — Executive Director Keating presented the new awards program for the individual champions in tennis, cross country, bowling and golf. 

CHANGE IN BANK ACCOUNT — Director of Finance Morgan presented a plan to transfer money from Boone Bank and Trust and to open an account at People’s Bank. 

NEW LONDON FOOTBALL SITUATION — Assistant Director Chizek provided an update on the New London football program. 

APPROVAL OF CONSENT ITEMS – (MM-S) Schwamman-Durflinger to approve all consent items as presented and reviewed. Motion carried unanimously. 

ACTION ITEMS

POSTSEASON FOOTBALL MANUAL — Assistant Director Chizek presented the 2023 Postseason Football Manual. (MM-S) Crozier-Earleywine to accept the manual as presented. Motion carried unanimously. 

POSTSEASON FALL GOLF MANUAL — Director of Officials Curtis presented the 2023 Postseason Fall Golf Manual. (MM-S) Schwamman-Crozier to accept the manual as presented. Motion carried unanimously. 

2023-24 OFFICIALS MANUAL — Director of Officials Curtis presented the 2023-24 Officials Manual. (MM-S) Crozier-Schwamman to accept the manual as presented. Motion carried unanimously. 

2023 IHSAA FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME — Communications Director Cuellar presented the following names for induction into the IHSAA Football Hall of Fame: Dan Dickel, Mid-Prairie, Wellman; Ryan Kock, Southern Cal; James Morris, Solon; Lon Olejniczak, Decorah; Joel Osborn, Harlan; Mark Sindlinger, Charles City. (MM-S) Durflinger-Schwamman to accept the nominees as presented. Motion carried unanimously. 

OFFICIALS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES — Director of Officials Curtis presented the minutes from the Officials Advisory Committee. (MM-S) Pettit-Whaley to accept the minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously. 

REVISED BOARD MEETING AND EVENT CALENDAR — Executive Director Keating presented a revised Board of Control meeting and event calendar for the 2023-24 school year with changes made to the December and August meeting dates. (MM-S) Pettit-Crozier to approve the calendar changes. Motion carried unanimously.  

GRAND VIEW CHRISTIAN CLASSIFICATION REQUEST — Assistant Director Tharp presented a request from Grand View Christian to participate in the Class 2A basketball postseason tournament for the 2023-24 and 2024-25 school year. (MM-S) Crozier-Whaley to approve the request as presented. Motion carried 5-1 with Pettit voting no.  

DONOVAN GROUP CONTRACT — Executive Director Keating presented a revised contract with the Donovan Group for the 2023-24 school year for communication services. (MM-S) Schwamman-Crozier to approve the contract as presented. Motion carried unanimously.  

CONTRIBUTION TO DRAKE STADIUM RENOVATION — Executive Director Keating shared a request from Drake seeking a contribution toward renovations to Drake Stadium. A formal recommendation was made to the board to contribute over multiple years. (MM-S) Crozier-Durflinger to support the Drake Stadium renovation project with a contribution from the IHSAA. Motion carried unanimously.  

ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS AND POLICY CHANGE — Executive Director Keating and Assistant Director Elsberry presented the following names for advisory committee appointment: Football – Jared Jensen, Sigourney-Keota; Baseball – Sheldon Card, Pleasantville, Andy Osborne, Bishop Heelan Catholic, Sioux City; Wrestling – Cody Downing, Creston, Doug Streicher, Linn-Mar, Mark Van Oort, West Sioux. In addition, a recommendation was presented to add an athletic director to each of the advisory committees. (MM-S) Durflinger-Earleywine to approve the appointments and policy change as presented. Motion carried unanimously.  

2024 3A/4A STATE BASEBALL SITE —Assistant Director Umthun presented the received proposals for the 2024 state baseball tournament.  (MM-S) Durflinger-Crozier to play the Class 3A and Class 4A state baseball tournament in Cedar Rapids. Motion carried 5-1 with Earleywine voting no.  

INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS 

1) Executive Director Keating shared the most recent fall sports ejection report.

2) The administrative staff shared the fall sports online rules meeting memos.

3) Executive Director Keating shared the list of schools that did not have an ejection during the 2022-23 school year.

4) Executive Director Keating provided the list of schools that had three or more ejections during the 2022-23 school year.

5) Executive Director Keating presented a summary of the four section meetings he had attended so far this fall.

6) Executive Director Keating shared the list of Head Strong Concussion Insurance Claims as of August 1, 2023.

7) Executive Director Keating recapped the Representative Council Meeting.

8) Executive Director Keating reminded the group of the upcoming Board of Control elections.

9) Executive Director Keating discussed renaming the Board of Control to Board of Directors.

10) Assistant Director Umthun shared the agenda from the September 12 student advisory committee meeting.

11) Assistant Director Umthun provided the Special Olympics Iowa Unified Champion Schools toolkit.

12) Assistant Director Tharp provided a recap of the soccer advisory committee held September 12.

13) Director of Communications Cuellar presented participation data from Bound.

14) Executive Director Keating presented a initial draft of a contract with TEAMINN.  

NEXT MEETING DATE – The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held October 19, 2023 at the IHSAA Office in Boone. 

ADJOURNMENT – Being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by Chairperson Wiebers at 11:40 a.m. 

l, Jared Chizek, Assistant Director of the Iowa High School Athletic Association, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct record of the proceedings of the meeting of the Board of Control held Friday, September 22, 2023. 

The Board of Control of the Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) met September 5, 2023, via Zoom, pursuant to notice.  Board of Control members present were Chairperson Dave Wiebers, Vice-Chairperson Andy Crozier, Treasurer Amanda Whaley (second hearing only), Rod Earleywine (first hearing only), Steve Pettit, and Brent Cook. Association staff members present were Executive Director Tom Keating and Assistant Directors Todd Tharp, Jared Chizek and Andy Umthun. Also present was Brian Humke, IHSAA legal counsel. 

CALL TO ORDER – The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Wiebers at 9:00 a.m. 

ELIGIBILITY RULING – (1) Regina, Iowa City – Lucas S. – General Transfer Rule 36.15(3). Pursuant to a letter received from Dave S., father of the student. Appellant and Lucas S., student, participated in the meeting. They were informed Board Member St. Clair had recused himself from the hearing and had not received any materials pertaining to the hearing. They were also informed Board Member Whaley had recused herself from the hearing. (MM-S) Crozier-Cook that in accordance with 36.15(3), eligibility be denied. Motion carried unanimously.   

ELIGIBILITY RULING – (2) Ames – Daniel H. – General Transfer Rule 36.15(3). Pursuant to a letter received from Lyle Fedders, Ames High School activity director. Appellant, Gabriel and Kathryn H., parents of student, and Daniel H., student, participated in the meeting. They were informed Board Member St. Clair had recused himself from the hearing and had not received any materials pertaining to the hearing. (MM-S) Crozier-Cook that in accordance with 36.15(3), eligibility be denied. Motion carried unanimously.   

ADJOURNMENT – Being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by Chairperson Wiebers at 10:50 a.m. 

I, Jared Chizek, Assistant Director of the Iowa High School Athletic Association, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct record of the proceedings of the meeting of the Board of Control held Tuesday, September 5, 2023. 

The Board of Control of the Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) met August 25, 2023, via Zoom, pursuant to notice.  Board of Control members present were Chairperson Dave Wiebers, Vice-Chairperson Andy Crozier, Treasurer Amanda Whaley, Rod Earleywine, Deron Durflinger, and Brent Cook. Association staff members present were Executive Director Tom Keating and Assistant Director Jared Chizek. Also present was Brian Humke, IHSAA legal counsel. 

CALL TO ORDER – The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Wiebers at 8:00 a.m. 

ELIGIBILITY RULING – (1) Davenport, West – Cleo G. – General Transfer Rule 36.15(3). Pursuant to a letter received from Michelle Lillis, Davenport West athletic director. Appellant, Deirdre Brown, mother of student; Tammy Conrad, Davenport district athletic director; David Robinson, Davenport West basketball coach; and Lisa Balk, licensed mental health therapist participated in the meeting. (MM-S) Crozier-Cook that in accordance with 36.15(3), eligibility be denied. Motion carried 4-1 with Earleywine voting nay.   

ADJOURNMENT – Being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by Chairperson Wiebers at 8:45 a.m. 

I, Jared Chizek, Assistant Director of the Iowa High School Athletic Association, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct record of the proceedings of the meeting of the Board of Control held Friday, August 25, 2023. 

The Board of Control of the Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) met August 22, 2023, via Zoom, pursuant to notice.  Board of Control members present were Chairperson Dave Wiebers, Vice-Chairperson Andy Crozier, Treasurer Amanda Whaley, Rod Earleywine, Barb Schwamman, Deron Durflinger, Steve Pettit (joined after recess) and Brent Cook. Association staff members present were Executive Director Tom Keating and Assistant Directors Jared Chizek and Andy Umthun. Also present was Brian Humke, IHSAA legal counsel. 

CALL TO ORDER – The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Wiebers at 11:00 a.m. 

ELIGIBILITY RULING – (1) Waterloo Christian – Jonah W. – General Transfer Rule 36.15(3). Pursuant to a letter received from Pam W., mother of the student. Appellant; Steve W., father of student; Jonah W., student; and Lucas Tanney, Valley Lutheran athletic director and cross country coach participated in the meeting. They were informed Board Member St. Clair had recused himself from the hearing and had not received any materials pertaining to the hearing. (MM-S) Durflinger-Crozier that in accordance with 36.15(3), eligibility be denied. Motion carried unanimously.   

The board went into recess at 11:20 a.m. The board reconvened at 1:00 p.m. 

ELIGIBILITY RULING – (1) Moulton-Udell – Aggrieved Member School – Junior High School Sharing Agreement – Pursuant to a letter received from Dan Maeder, superintendent, Moulton-Udell. Appellant, Shane Brown, Moulton-Udell principal, Kyle and Elizabeth Davis, Moulton-Udell parents and community members participated in the hearing. (MM-S) Durflinger-Crozier to allow a one-year exception to the junior high sharing agreement policy and to allow Moulton-Udell to enter into multiple sharing agreements for the sport of football.  Motion carried unanimously.   

ADJOURNMENT – Being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by Chairperson Wiebers at 1:45 p.m. 

I, Jared Chizek, Assistant Director of the Iowa High School Athletic Association, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct record of the proceedings of the meeting of the Board of Control held Tuesday, August 22, 2023. 

The Board of Control of the Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) met August 4 and 5, 2023, at the Drury Inn and Suites in West Des Moines, Iowa, pursuant to notice.  Board of Control members present were Chairperson Dave Wiebers, Vice Chairperson Andy Crozier, Treasurer Amanda Whaley, Deron Durflinger, Steve Pettit, Rod Earleywine, Barb Schwamman, Brent Cook and Eric. St. Clair (non-voting). Association staff members present were Executive Director Tom Keating; Assistant Directors Todd Tharp, Chad Elsberry, Andy Umthun and Jared Chizek. Legal Counsel Brian Humke was also present (Saturday only). 

CALL TO ORDER – The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Wiebers at 8:00 a.m. 

APPROVAL OF AGENDA – (MM-S) Earleywine-Schwamman to add Xavier Football Family Week Violation to the consent item of the agenda. Motion carried unanimously. 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES – (MM-S) Crozier-Schwamman to approve the June 12, 2023 minutes. Motion carried unanimously.  

CONSENT ITEMS 

2023-24 INSURANCE RENEWALS – Executive Director Keating presented insurance renewals for the Concussion Insurance, Post Season Tournament Play Policy, Property, Automobile, Inland Marine, Worker’s Compensation, General Liability, Crime, Umbrella Liability, Cyber Liability, Fiduciary Liability, Violent Event, Directors and Officers Liability and Employment Practices Liability coverage. 

2023-24 IHSAA HANDBOOK AND FALL SPORTS MANUAL – The administrative staff presented the 2023-24 Handbook and 2023 Fall Sports Manual.  

FOOTBALL OFFICIAL MECHANIC EXPERIMENT – Assistant Director Chizek presented information relative to the football official mechanic experiment associated with free kicks and scrimmage kicks. 

2023-25 IHSAA JUNIOR HIGH MANUAL – Assistant Director Chizek presented the 2023-25 Junior High Manual.  

XAVIER FOOTBALL FAMILY WEEK VIOLATION – Executive Director Keating and Assistant Director Chizek presented correspondence from and to Xavier High School related to an assistant coach conducting a workout with two students during Family Week.   

APPROVAL OF CONSENT ITEMS – (MM-S) Cook-Crozier to approve all consent items as presented and reviewed.  Motion carried unanimously. 

ACTION ITEMS 

FINANCIAL REPORT – Executive Director Keating presented June 30, 2023 statement of financial position and statement of budgetary activities. (MM-S) Cook-Pettit to approve the financial report as presented. Motion carried unanimously.   

2023-24 IHSAA BOARD OF CONTROL ELECTION COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS – Executive Director Keating presented the following names as appointments to the IHSAA Board of Control Election Committee: Joe Stutting, North Scott; Chris Fenster, Southwest Valley; Kevin Wood, Sioux Central, Sioux Rapids. (MM-S) Schwamman-Whaley to accept the committee appointments as presented. Motion carried unanimously.  

JOINT TRACK AND FIELD ADVISORY COMMITTEE – Assistant Director Chizek presented the minutes and ten recommendations from the Joint Track and Field Coaches Advisory Committee. The committee recommended: 1) To allow host sites to ask for consideration to move up state qualifying meet times by Noon the day prior to the meet if the chance of inclement weather is high during the originally scheduled time. 2) To begin field events at the state qualifying meet at 4 p.m., running events at 4:45 p.m., and to implement a 30-minute break following the 4×800. 3) In Classes 3A and 4A, to eliminate the 20-minute break and to institute a 15-minute break after the 400 meter dash and the 400 meter hurdles. 4) In Classes 1A and 2A, to implement a 15-minute break after the 800 meter run. 5) To advance the number of places plus one (including ties) to the finals of the field events at the state qualifying and state meet. 6) To flip the 1500 meter run and 1600 meter run at the state meet. 7) To eliminate the Iowa adaptation requiring undergarments and sleeves to be a single solid color. 8) To eliminate the Iowa adaptation regarding headbands and hair devices. 9) To investigate expanding the para-division in 2024. 10) To investigate a combined championship for those schools with entries outside of the able-bodied division. (MM-S) Pettit-Schwamman to approve recommendations 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 and to deny recommendations 3 and 4. Motion carried unanimously. 

TENNIS ADVISORY COMMITTEE – Assistant Director Umthun presented the minutes and three recommendations from the Tennis Coaches Advisory Committee. The committee recommended: 1) to expand tennis to three classes. 2) To have all potential pigtail matches in Class 1A in advance of the first substate date. 3) To delay the release of team assignments by one week. (MM-S) Cook-Schwamman to approve recommendations 2 and 3 and to deny recommendation 1. Motion carried unanimously.   

GOLF ADVISORY COMMITTEE – Executive Director Keating presented the minutes from the Golf Coaches Advisory Committee. The committee recommended moving the state meet to a Monday-Tuesday format. (MM-S) Durflinger-Cook to approve the recommendation. Motion carried 6-1 with Pettit voting nay.   

FALL GOLF CLASSIFICATIONS – Executive Director Keating presented the classifications for the 2023 fall golf season. (MM-S) Cook-Crozier to accept the classifications as presented. Motion carried unanimously.   

FALL GOLF DISTRICT SITES – Executive Director Keating presented the sites for the 2023 district fall golf tournaments. Team assignments will be made at a later date. (MM-S) Schwamman-Durflinger to accept the sites as presented. Motion carried unanimously.  

SELECT PHYSICAL THERAPY AGREEMENT – Assistant Director Tharp presented a contract with Select Physical Therapy for athletic training services for state tournament events through the 2025-26 school year. (MM-S) Durflinger-Cook to approve the contract as presented. Motion carried unanimously.   

SELECT SPORT AMERICA PROPOSAL – Assistant Director Tharp presented a contract with Select Sport America to be the official postseason soccer ball through the 2028-29 school year. (MM-S) Crozier-Durflinger to approve the contract as presented. Motion carried unanimously.   

REPORTS 

D.O.E. REPORT – Board member St. Clair shared the Department is in the process of reviewing all administrative rules in the hope of simplifying Iowa Code. 

I.A.S.B. REPORT – Board member Whaley reminded the Board that 2023 is an election year for school boards. The new superintendent ISFLC conference is scheduled for September 19.  

I.H.S.A.D.A. REPORT – Board member Cook reported the IHSADA had a successful golf outing during the SAI Conference and the new athletic director workshop is scheduled for August 9 in Boone. 

TECHNOLOGY REPORT – Assistant Director Elsberry shared a new VoIP phone system will be installed in the IHSAA offices next week.  

IOWA ACHIEVE REPORT – Assistant Director Elsberry shared all of the old video content from the Hall of Pride has been uploaded to the Achieve site.  

EDUCATIONAL SERVICES & OUTREACH REPORT – Assistant Director Elsberry shared IASC will be holding a new advisor’s workshop on August 9 and a leadership bootcamp in the five districts later in August and September.  

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS REPORT – Executive Director Keating shared web site and social media analytics from the summer and recapped the summer intern program.   

INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS

1) Executive Director Keating shared with the IHSAA Board of Control information, including terms, committees, contact information and important dates.

2) Assistant Director Tharp discussed the upcoming new administrator/athletic director workshop on August 9.

3) Assistant Director Tharp presented a memo sent to member school administrators regarding the concussion course requirement.

4) Assistant Director Chizek provided a list of Friend of School Awards for the 2022-23 school year.

5) Executive Director Keating shared the joint committee meeting minutes from its June 30 meeting.

6) Assistant Director Umthun lead a discussion on state baseball options for 2024.

7) Executive Director Keating shared the Headstrong Concussion insurance claims as of July 1, 2023.

8) Executive Director Keating shared Headstrong Concussion insurance information from Dissinger-Reed.

9) Executive Director Keating and Assistant Director Chizek discussed Drake’s request for funding for its stadium renovation project.

10) Assistant Director Tharp presented the revised ejection policy for 2023-24.  

Chairperson Wiebers recessed the Board at 10:25 am, Friday, August 4, 2023. 

The Board reconvened at 8:00 am on Saturday, August 5, 2023. 

 EXECUTIVE SESSION – (MM-S) Pettit-Schwamman to enter executive session to discuss current litigation. Motion carried unanimously.  (MM-S) Pettit-Cook to leave executive session. Motion carried unanimously. 

ACTION ITEMS 

2023-24 BOARD OF CONTROL CALENDAR – Executive Director Keating presented the Board of Control a draft meeting schedule for 2023-24. A change in date for the December meeting was needed due to the ISFLC Conference already scheduled in Ankeny for December 14. (MM-S) Cook-Crozier to approve the meeting schedule with the December meeting now scheduled for December 12. Motion carried unanimously.   

2023-24 IHSAA LEGAL COUNSEL APPOINTMENT – Executive Director Keating noted the requirement of the IHSAA Board of Control policies to annually appoint legal counsel for the IHSAA. (MM-S) Earleywine-Crozier to appoint Brian Humke of Nyemaster Goode, PC to serve as legal counsel. Motion carried unanimously. 

INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS 

1) Executive Director Keating and Legal Counsel Humke provided a draft regarding guidance on the Bathroom Bill.

2) The Board and staff discussed a number of topics implemented since 2020 and reviewed the priorities for 2023-24.

3) The board reviewed the IHSAA Member Survey and discussed next steps regarding potential changes.  

NEXT MEETING DATE – The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held September 22, 2023 at the IHSAA Office in Boone. 

ADJOURNMENT – Being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by Chairperson Wiebers at 10:25 a.m. 

I, Jared Chizek, Assistant Director of the Iowa High School Athletic Association, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct record of the proceedings of the meeting of the Board of Control held Friday and Saturday, August 4 and 5, 2023.