BOARD: MEETING MINUTES

MINUTES FROM 2021-22, 2022-23

Below are approved minutes from past meetings of the IHSAA’s Board of Control. The board consists of eight voting members and one non-voting ex-officio member who represent all five IHSAA districts in the state of Iowa. Seven board members are elected by IHSAA schools, and one by the Iowa Association of School Boards. Board positions are unpaid and are determined through annual elections of IHSAA member school representatives. 

Minutes published below are from meetings in the 2021-22 and 2022-23 school years.

For past digitized issues (1924-2020) of the IHSAA Bulletin, please view the IHSAA’s publication database at ArcaSearch. 

Minutes Index

December 16, 2021

November 30, 2021

November 19, 2021

October 14, 2021

September 17, 2021

September 10, 2021

August 24, 2021

August 6-7, 2021

July 13, 2021

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December 5, 2022

SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE 

BOARD OF CONTROL OF THE 

IOWA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION 

DECEMBER 5, 2022 

The Board of Control of the Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) met December 5, via Zoom, pursuant to notice. Board of Control members present were Chairperson Dave Wiebers, Vice-Chairperson Andy Crozier, Treasurer Amanda Whaley, Deron Durflinger, Steve Pettit, Barb Schwamman, Rod Earleywine and Brent Cook. 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 Chairperson Wiebers at 7:50 a.m. 

ACTION ITEMS 

CLASSIFICATION COMMITTEE MINUTES AND RECOMMENDATIONS — Executive Director Keating presented the classification committee minutes and recommendation. The committee recommended to seek an amendment to the IHSAA Articles of Incorporation of: 

Article VII, Section 5  

Add:  

1. Classifications in the sport of football will be determined by applying the following socio-economic adjustment to each school’s enrollment: 

BEDS enrollment – 40% x District Free/Reduced Lunch Percentage 

(MM-S) Crozier-Pettit to amend the recommendation to:  

Article VII, Section 5 

Add: 

c.  Classifications in the sport of football will be determined by applying the following socio-economic adjustment to each school’s enrollment as defined by subsection a. of this article: 

BEDS enrollment minus 40% of the number of the school’s students on free/reduced lunch (as determined by school Free and Reduced Lunch percentage reported to and published by the Department of Education). 

Motion carried unanimously. 

ARTICLES OF INCORPORTION AMENDMENT MEMBERSHIP VOTE — (MM-S) Schwamman-Cook to initiate the amendment process of the Articles of Incorporation and to schedule a vote of the membership regarding football classifications. Motion carried unanimously. 

ADJOURNMENT – Being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by Chairperson Wiebers at 8:30 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 Monday, December 5, 2022. 

November 18, 2022

SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE

MEETING OF THE BOARD OF CONTROL OF THE

IOWA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

The Board of Control of the Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) met November 18, 2022, at the Hilton Garden Inn in Cedar Falls, pursuant to notice. Board of Control members present were Chairperson Brent Cook, Vice-Chairperson Dave Wiebers, Treasurer Andy Crozier, Amanda Whaley, Deron Durflinger, Steve Pettit, Barb Schwamman, Dr. Rod Earleywin and Dr. Ann Lebo (non-voting; arrived after the two appeals). Association staff members present were Executive Director Tom Keating and Director of Communications Chris Cuellar. Also present was Brian Humke, IHSAA legal counsel.

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

(1) Marion – Kylar W. – General Transfer Rule 36.15(3). Pursuant to a letter received from Candace W.-W., mother of the student. Appellant Kylar W., Candace W.-W., mother of student, and Laura W.- W., mother of student, participated in the meeting. They were informed Board Member Lebo had recused herself from the hearing and had not received any materials pertaining to the hearing. I (MM- S) Crozier-Pettit that in accordance with 36.15(3), eligibility be denied. Motion carried unanimously.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA – (MM-S) Pettit-Schwamman. Motion carried unanimously.

EXECUTIVE SESSION – (MM-S) Pettit-Durflinger to proceed to executive session at 8:31 a.m. (MM- S) Crozier-Schwamman to adjourn the Executive Session at 9:10 a.m.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES – (MM-S) Pettit-Durflinger to approve the October 13 and October 18, 2022 minutes. Motion carried unanimously.

REPORTS

I.A.S.B. REPORT – Board member Whaley shared the state convention was held November 17-19. The IASB is on record as opposing school vouchers. Focus continues to be on mental health, SSA, and funding for ELL and F/R lunch students.

I.H.S.A.D.A REPORT – Board member Cook reported on upcoming national NIAAA convention to be held in December in Nashville, Tennessee. CR Kennedy Athletic Director Aaron Stecher will receive the Bruce Whitehead Distinguished Service Award. He will also become a member of the NIAAA Board of Directors. Cook also shared the state convention has moved to a Friday-Monday schedule.

D.O.E. REPORT – Board member Lebo stressed the importance of providing feedback on the Chapter 12 from IHSAA, school administrators and parents. A new committee, the Education Reform Committee, has been formed in the Iowa Legislature.

NFHS NETWORK/LIVE STREAMING REPORT — Director of Communications Chris Cuellar shared viewership numbers and revenue from our streaming sources.

EDUCATIONAL SERVICES/OUTREACH/DEVELOPMENT REPORT — Assistant Director Elsberry presented information regarding the Linking with Leadership Conference held at Johnston High School on October 30-31.

DIRECTOR OF OFFICIALS REPORT – Executive Director Keating presented a written report from Director of Officials Curtis on the current number of registered officials and clinic opportunities. Keating also shared that Curtis and other assistant directors will be attending the Officials Consortium 2.0 in Indianapolis in January.

COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR REPORT — This report was shared in Executive Session.

IHSSN REPORT — This report was shared in Executive Session.

CONSENT ITEMS

IHSAA/IHOP Health and Dental Insurance Renewal — Executive Director Keating shared that the IHSAA Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield medical renewal premium for both the traditional and the HDHP plans decreased by 6.97%.

RETIREMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES — Executive Director Keating and committee members Brent Cook, Dave Wiebers, Andy Crozier shared that the IHSAA staff has 100% participation in the plan. Representatives of True North shared the financial data, investment performance and made recommendations regarding possible funds to watch, remove, and or add.

WRESTLING GRAND MARCH ESCORT RECOMMENDATION – Director of Officials and Wrestling Sport Administrator Lewie Curtis presented his recommendation for the 2023 State Wrestling Tournament Grand March Escort as Brad Smith.

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

INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS

1) Executive Director Keating shared the agenda for the second session of the IHSAA/IGHSAU New

A.D. Workshop held November 7.

2) Executive Director Keating provided Winter online sports rules meetings memo sent to schools.

3) Assistant Director Chad Elsberry provided a listing of currently scheduled Achieve Challenge (formerly Pride Challenge) events.

4) Executive Director Keating presented the State Football Championships Award Presentation Schedule.

5) Executive Director Keating shared the Head Strong concussion insurance claims as of October 1.

6) Executive Director Keating shared updates on removal of items from the Hall of Pride.

7) Executive Director Keating shared Assistant Director Andy Umthun’s review of the 2022 State Cross Country Meet.

8) Assistant Director Chad Elsberry shared the preliminary 2022-23 Bowling Classifications.

9) Executive Director Keating shared the agenda for the November 29 Classification Committee meeting.

10) Executive Director Keating shared communication from Perry High School administrators regarding classification.

11) Executive Director Keating shared a self-report from Southeast Polk of a coach- athlete contact rule violation as well as the IHSAA response.

ACTION ITEMS

REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL ELECTION RESULTS – Executive Director Keating presented the results of the Representative Council Elections.

REPORT ON ELECTION FOR POSITIONS ON THE

REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL OF THE

IOWA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

I, Chairperson of the IHSAA Board of Control, certify that the above and foregoing is the official report of the Representative Council elections.

Brent Cook, Activities Director, Dubuque Senior High School Chairperson, Board of Control (MM-S) Pettit-Schwamman to approve Representative Council Election Results. Motion carried unanimously.

IHSAA BOARD OF CONTROL ELECTIONS — Executive Director Keating presented the formal report of the Board of Control election committee.

REPORT ON ELECTION FOR POSITIONS ON THE

BOARD OF CONTROL OF THE

IOWA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

 CLASS A & AA SCHOOLS, NORTHEAST DISTRICT, TERM EXPIRING 2027

6 other administrators each received 1 vote

ATHLETIC DIRECTOR, TERM EXPIRING 2027

46 other candidates each received 1 vote

I, Chairperson of the Election Committee for the Board of Control, certify that the above and foregoing is the official report of the Board of Control elections.

Joe Stutting, Superintendent, North Scott School District Chairperson, Election Committee, Board of Control (MM-S) Crozier-Earleywine to approve the Board of Control Election Results. Motion carried unanimously.

BASEBALL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES AND RECOMMENDATIONS —  Executive Director Keating presented the baseball advisory committee minutes and the following recommendations:

• Transition five of the fifteen days of hitting to voluntary practice opportunities on all aspects of the game (fielding, baserunning, situations, etc.).
• Eliminate the time limit on all preseason
• Create an exploratory committee on the placement and length of the baseball
• Have the IHSAA staff put teams on the bracket on Week 51 (1A and 2A) and Week 52 (3A and 4A) in collaboration with the IHSBCA for the rankings process.

(MM-S) Pettit-Durflinger to approve all recommendations. Motion carried unanimously.

WRESTLING CLASSIFICATIONS — Wrestling administrator Lewie Curtis provided the 2022- 23 Wrestling Classifications. (MM-S) Schwamman-Durflinger to approve. Motion carried unanimously.

2023 DISTRICT WRESTLING SITES AND ASSIGNMENTS – Wrestling administrator Lewie Curtis provided the 2023 District Wrestling Sites and Assignments. (MM-S) Pettit-Durflinger to approve. Motion carried unanimously.

ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS – The following were presented: Sport Advisory/Awards Committee – Dan Maeder, Superintendent, Davis County, Bloomfield; Election Committee – Joe Stutting, Superintendent, North Scott, Kevin Wood, Superintendent, Sioux Center, Chris Basinger, Principal, Norwalk; Football Advisory Committee – Curtis Eben, Central Lyon. (MM-S) Durflinger- Pettit to approve. Motion carried unanimously.

REORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD OF CONTROL – Chairperson Cook presented the following as officers for 2022-23: Chairperson – Dave Wiebers, Vice-Chair – Andy Crozier, Treasurer – Amanda Whaley. (MM-S) Pettit-Schwamman to approve the officers as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

NEXT MEETING DATE – The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held December 16, 2022 at the IHSAA Office in Boone, Iowa.

ADJOURNMENT – Being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by Chairperson Cook at 10:18 a.m.

l, Tom Keating, 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 Friday, November 18, 2022.

October 13, 2022

SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE 

BOARD OF CONTROL OF THE 

IOWA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION 

OCTOBER 13, 2022

The Board of Control of the Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) met October 13, 2022, at the Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) office in Boone, pursuant to notice. Board of Control members present were Chairperson Brent Cook, Vice-Chairperson Dave Wiebers, Amanda Whaley, Deron Durflinger, Steve Pettit, Barb Schwamman and Ann Lebo (non-voting; arrived after the two appeals). Association staff members present were Executive Director Tom Keating; Assistant Directors Todd Tharp, Chad Elsberry, Andy Umthun and Jared Chizek and Director of Finance Jessica Morgan. Also present was Brian Humke, IHSAA legal counsel. 

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

(1) Iowa City, City – Nolan M. – General Transfer Rule 36.15(3). Pursuant to a letter received from Reid M., father of the student. Appellant Reid M. and Erin M., mother of student participated in the meeting. They were informed Board Member Lebo had recused herself from the hearing and had not received any materials pertaining to the hearing. In addition, Board Member Cook also recused himself from the hearing. (MM-S) Pettit-Schwamman that in accordance with 36.15(3), eligibility be denied. Motion carried unanimously.   

(2) West Fork, Sheffield – Gavin M. – General Transfer Rule 36.15(3). Pursuant to a letter received from Carrie O. and Andrew O., mother and stepfather of the student. Appellants Carrie O. and Andrew O., participated in the meeting. They were informed Board Member Lebo had recused herself from the hearing and had not received any materials pertaining to the hearing. In addition, Board Member Schwamman also recused herself from the hearing. (MM-S) Wiebers-Durflinger that in accordance with 36.15(3), eligibility be denied. Motion carried unanimously.   

EXECUTIVE SESSION – (MM-S) Durflinger-Whaley to proceed to executive session to discuss a personnel matter. (MM-S) Earleywine-Schwamman to adjourn the Executive Session. 

APPROVAL OF AGENDA – (MM-S) Wiebers-Schwamman to add a Boone Football Request to the action item portion of the agenda. Motion carried unanimously. 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES – (MM-S) Durflinger-Pettit to approve the September 15 and September 16, 2022 minutes. Motion carried unanimously. 

CONSENT ITEMS 

FINANCIAL REPORT – Director of Finance Morgan presented September 30, 2022, financial statements including the statement of financial position, statement of budgetary activities and quarterly investment statement. 

2022-23 WINTER SPORTS MANUAL — The administrative team presented the sport manuals for basketball, wrestling, swimming and bowling for approval.  

FOOTBALL OFFICIALS SITUATION — Executive Director Keating and Assistant Director Chizek provided information regarding situations regarding football officials at West Sioux; Sioux City, West; and Melcher-Dallas. Correspondence has been sent to all officials involved regarding their specific consequence.  

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

ACTION ITEMS 

2021-22 IHSAA/IHOP AUDIT — Director of Finance Morgan presented the minutes of the Audit Committee. (MM-S) Durflinger-Whaley to accept the minutes as presented and receive the audit as presented. Motion carried unanimously. 

HUDL AGREEMENT — Assistant Director Tharp represented the HUDL agreement that was initially presented at the September meeting. (MM-S) Schwamman-Wiebers to reject the proposed agreement. Motion carried unanimously. 

SOCCER ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES AND RECOMMENDATIONS — Assistant Director Tharp presented the soccer advisory committee minutes and recommendation. The committee recommended to increase to four classes. (MM-S) Pettit-Earleywine to approve recommendations 1, 2, and 4 and to deny 3 contingent on IGHSAU Board of Directors action. Motion carried unanimously. 

BOWLING ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES AND RECOMMENDATIONS — Assistant Director Elsberry presented the bowling advisory committee minutes and recommendation. The committee recommended to: 1) add to code of conduct verbiage to address language, cell phones, delays, and player equipment malfunctions. 2) Separate boys and girls qualifying dates. 3) Increase lineage fee to $100 per team for the state qualifying meet. 4) Move one pair to the right every 5 games for Baker, and after every game for the individual for both state qualifying and state tournament.  increase to four classes. (MM-S) Schwamman-Earleywine to approve the recommendation. Following further conversation, Schwamman withdrew her motion. (MM-S) Earleywine-Pettit to table the action item until a later date. Motion carried unanimously. 

BOONE FOOTBALL REQUEST – Assistant Director Chizek presented a request from Boone to be permitted to play a game during the week of the first round of the playoffs as a result of Perry canceling its season through six games. (MM) Earleywine to deny the request. Motion died due to lack of a second. (MM-S) Schwamman-Whaley to allow a game to be played on October 27 against an opponent who also lost a game due to an opponent canceling its season. Motion carried 6-1 with Earleywine voting nay. 

REPORTS  

I.A.S.B. REPORT – Board member Whaley shared the state convention is scheduled to be held November 17-19.  

I.H.S.A.D.A REPORT – Board member Cook reported on the recently held district meetings and the upcoming national NIAAA convention to be held in December in Nashville, Tennessee. He also shared the state convention has moved to a Friday-Monday schedule.  

D.O.E. REPORT – Board member Lebo shared the Department is looking for feedback on Chapter 12 from school administrators and parents. In addition, the Department debuted a new web site previous this week and is looking for a new deputy director and COO. 

DIRECTOR OF OFFICIALS REPORT – Executive Director Keating presented a written report from Director of Officials Curtis on the current number of registered officials, clinic opportunities and the Midwest Officials Summit. 

IHSAA STATE 4A GOLF REPORT — Executive Director Keating presented information regarding the state fall golf meet held October 7-8 at Elmcrest County Club in Cedar Rapids.  

EDUCATIONAL SERVICES/OUTREACH/DEVELOPMENT REPORT — Assistant Director Elsberry presented information about Achieve Together and the plan to roll it out for the semifinals and finals at the UNI-Dome. 

COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR REPORT — Executive Director Keating shared a written report from Communications Director Cuellar including website and social media analytics and upcoming communications from the office including playoff pairings and Donovan Group videos. 

IOWA HALL OF PRIDE/ACHIEVE REPORT — Executive Director Keating shared a written report from Communications Director Cuellar including information on the recent auction for current Iowa of Hall of Pride exhibits and plans for future web content for Achieve. 

INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS 

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

2) Assistant Director Umthun provided information on the upcoming state cross country meet.

3) The administrative staff provided information on the recently held district athletic director meetings.

4) Executive Director Keating shared the Head Strong concussion insurance claims as of October 1.

5) Executive Director Keating provided a summary of the Section 4 and NFHS Board of Directors meeting held earlier this month.

6) Assistant Director Chizek provided a recap from a 5A football discussion with representatives from each of the 5A conferences.

7) The administrative staff led a discussion on schools scheduling their own football games beyond the 2023/2024 district cycle.

8) Assistant Director Tharp shared a preliminary list of basketball classifications.

9) Executive Director Keating shared a self-report from Oelwein regarding the use of an ineligible athlete.

10) Executive Director Keating shared a preliminary list of wrestling classifications.

11) The administrative staff shared communication from a number of baseball coaches prior to the upcoming baseball advisory committee meeting.  

NEXT MEETING DATE – The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held November 18, 2022 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Cedar Falls in conjunction with the State Football Championships. 

ADJOURNMENT – Being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by Chairperson Cook at 1:05 p.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 Thursday, October 13, 2022. 

September 15-16, 2022

SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE 

BOARD OF CONTROL OF THE 

IOWA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION 

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 

The Board of Control of the Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) met September 15, 2022, at the Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) office in Boone, pursuant to notice.  Board of Control members present were Chairperson Brent Cook, Vice-Chairperson Dave Wiebers, Treasurer Andy Crozier (second hearing only), Rod Earleywine, Barb Schwamman, Amanda Whaley, Deron Durflinger, and Steve Pettit. 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 Cook at 12:20 p.m. 

 ELIGIBILITY RULING – (1) Belle Plaine – Riley S. – General Transfer Rule 36.15(3). Pursuant to a letter received from Ryan Devereux, Belle Plaine principal/athletic director. Ryan Devereux, appellant, Todd Bohlen, football coach and Riley S., student, participated in the hearing. The participants were informed Board Member Lebo had recused herself from the hearing and had not received any materials pertaining to the hearing. (MM-S) Wiebers-Schwamman that in accordance with 36.15(3), eligibility be denied.  Motion failed 1-5. (MM-S) Pettit-Earleywine that in accordance with 36.15(3), eligibility be granted. Motion failed 2-4. (MM-S) Wiebers-Durflinger that in accordance with 36.15 (3), eligibility be denied. Motion passed 4-2.

(2) Lisbon – Chris S. N.–General Transfer Rule 36.15(3). Pursuant to a letter received from Jennifer P., mother of student. Jennifer P., appellant, Chris P., stepfather of student and Chris S. N., student, participated in the hearing. They were informed Board Members Lebo had recused herself from the hearing and had not received any materials pertaining to the hearing. (MM-S) Pettit-Crozier that in accordance with 36.15(3), eligibility be denied.  Motion carried unanimously.   

 ADJOURNMENT – Being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by Chairperson Cook at 2:05 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 Thursday, September 15, 2022. 

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SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE 

BOARD OF CONTROL OF THE 

IOWA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 

The Board of Control of the Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) met September 16, 2022, at the Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) office in Boone, pursuant to notice. Board of Control members present were Chairperson Brent Cook, Vice-Chairperson Dave Wiebers, Treasurer Andy Crozier, Amanda Whaley, Deron Durflinger, Steve Pettit, Rod Earleywine, Barb Schwamman and Ann Lebo (non-voting; participated via phone for action and discussion items). Association staff members present were Executive Director Tom Keating; Assistant Directors Todd Tharp, Andy Umthun 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 Cook at 7:30 a.m. 

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

APPROVAL OF MINUTES – (MM-S) Schwamman-Earleywine to approve the August 5&6 and August 25, 2022 minutes. Motion carried unanimously. 

CONSENT ITEMS 

FINANCIAL REPORT – Director of Finance Morgan presented August 31, 2022, 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 2022 state qualifying cross country meet sites. 

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

WAYZATA TIMING SYSTEMS AGREEMENT — Assistant Director Chizek presented a three-year agreement for Wayzata Timing Systems to time both the state cross country and track and field meets. 

TROPHIES PLUS AGREEMENT — Executive Director Keating provide an agreement with Trophies Plus to serve as the IHSAA awards vendor. 

UPDATED TENNIS POSTSEASON DATES — Communications Director Cuellar provided an update for the postseason tennis dates for the 2023 season.  

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

ACTION ITEMS 

POSTSEASON FOOTBALL MANUAL — Assistant Director Chizek presented the 2022 Postseason Football Manual. (MM-S) Earleywine-Whaley to accept the manual as presented. Motion carried unanimously. 

POSTSEASON FALL GOLF MANUAL — Director of Officials Curtis presented the 2022 Postseason Fall Golf Manual. (MM-S) Durflinger-Crozier to accept the manual as presented. Motion carried unanimously. 

2022-23 OFFICIALS MANUAL — Director of Officials Curtis presented the 2022-23 Officials Manual. (MM-S) Earleywine-Whaley to accept the manual as presented. Motion carried unanimously. 

2022 IHSAA FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME — Communications Director Cuellar presented the following names for induction into the IHSAA Football Hall of Fame: Pat Angerer, Bettendorf; Adrian Arrington, Cedar Rapids Washington; Terrance Freeney, Cedar Falls; Jon Lazar, South Tama County; Brent Peterson, Roland-Story; James Vandenberg, Keokuk. (MM-S) Durflinger-Crozier 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) Whaley-Durflinger to accept the minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously 

HUDL SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT — Assistant Director Tharp presented a sponsorship agreement from HUDL. After discussion, no action was taken. 

Eligibility Hearing: (1) Akron-Westfield – Trayden G. – General Transfer Rule 36.15(3). Pursuant to a letter received from Daniel G., father of the student. Appellant was the only individual that participated in the meeting via Zoom. He was informed Board Member Lebo had recused herself from the hearing and had not received any materials pertaining to the hearing. (MM-S) Crozier-Wiebers that in accordance with 36.15(3), eligibility be denied. Motion carried 6-1.   

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 2021-22 school year.

4) Executive Director Keating provided the list of schools that had three or more ejections during the 2021-22 school year.

5) Executive Director Keating presented a summary of the Section V meeting he attended in Lincoln, Nebraska.

6) Executive Director Keating shared the list of Head Strong Concussion Insurance Claims as of August 1, 2022.

7) Executive Director Keating provided an update from the IHSSN.

8) Executive Director Keating recapped the Representative Council Meeting.

9) Assistant Director Tharp reported on West Central Valley’s Scholarship Rule violation.

10) Assistant Director Tharp reported on Xavier’s Coach-Athlete Contact Violation.

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

12) Assistant Director Tharp presented information relative to the upcoming basketball season and installation of shot clocks.

13) Executive Director Keating provided a list of IHSAA priorities for the 2022-23 school year.  

Eligibility Hearings: (2) Heartland Christian – Francis M. – General Transfer Rule 36.15(3). Pursuant to a letter received from Stacey M., mother of the student. Appellant, Francis M., student, Mike M., father of student, and Larry Gray, Heartland Christian executive director/athletic director (via Zoom) participated in the meeting. In addition, Bill Ainsey, ASL interpreter was in attendance. They were informed Board Member Lebo had recused herself from the hearing and had not received any materials pertaining to the hearing. (MM-S) Crozier-Pettit that in accordance with 36.15(3), eligibility be denied. Motion carried unanimously.   

(3) Cherokee, Washington – Josh E. – General Transfer Rule 36.15(3). Pursuant to a letter received from Jason Spooner, Cherokee athletic director. Appellant, Josh E., student, Tony Gunter, football coach, Tom Ryherd, Cherokee principal, Sgt. Brett Gannon, Cherokee school resource officer and Ben and Megan Lockwood participated in the meeting via Zoom.  They were informed Board Member Lebo had recused herself from the hearing and had not received any materials pertaining to the hearing. (MM-S) Earleywine-Pettit that in accordance with 36.15(3), eligibility be granted. Motion carried 6-1.   

Chairperson Cook called for a recess following this hearing at 11:25 a.m. Earleywine left the meeting at this time. Chairperson Cook reconvened the board at 12:25 p.m.  

Eligibility Hearing: (4) Des Moines, Roosevelt – Gabe S. – General Transfer Rule 36.15(3). Pursuant to a letter received from Rob S., father of the student. Appellant and Gabe S., student, participated in the meeting. They were informed Board Member Lebo had recused herself from the hearing and had not received any materials pertaining to the hearing. (MM-S) Crozier-Wiebers that in accordance with 36.15(3), eligibility be denied. Motion carried unanimously.   

NEXT MEETING DATE – The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held October 13, 2022 at the IHSAA Office in Boone. 

ADJOURNMENT – Being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by Chairperson Cook at 1:20 p.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 16, 2022. 

August 5-6, 2022

SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE 

BOARD OF CONTROL OF THE 

IOWA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION 

AUGUST 5 & 6, 2022 

The Board of Control of the Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) met August 5 and 6, 2022, at the Hotel Julien in Dubuque, Iowa, pursuant to notice.  Board of Control members present were Chairperson Brent Cook, Vice Chairperson Dave Wiebers, Treasurer Andy Crozier, Amanda Whaley, Deron Durflinger, Steve Pettit, Rod Earleywine (Zoom participant Saturday only), Barb Schwamman and Ann Lebo (non-voting; Zoom participant Friday only). 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 Cook at 8:15 a.m. 

APPROVAL OF AGENDA – (MM-S) Crozier-Whaley to remove HUDL Sponsorship Proposal from the action item portion of the agenda. Motion carried unanimously. 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES – (MM-S) Schwamman-Crozier to approve the June 13, 2022 minutes. Motion carried unanimously.  

CONSENT ITEMS 

2022-23 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. 

2022-23 IHSAA HANDBOOK AND FALL SPORTS MANUAL – The administrative staff presented the 2022-23 Handbook and 2022 Fall Sports Manual.  

WATERLOO, EAST INELIGIBLE PLAYER PARTICIPATION – Executive Director Keating presented correspondence from Waterloo, East High School regarding the participation of an ineligible baseball athlete.   

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

ACTION ITEMS 

FINANCIAL REPORT – Executive Director Keating presented June 30, 2021 statement of financial position and statement of budgetary activities. Bill Bower, auditor from Meriwether, Wilson and Company, joined via Zoom to discuss audit specific items related to the Iowa Hall of Pride closing on June 30, 2022. (MM-S) Whaley-Wiebers to approve the financial report as presented and to release restricted money designated for the Iowa Hall of Pride into unrestricted funds. Motion carried unanimously.   

2022-23 BOARD OF CONTROL CALENDAR – Executive Director Keating presented the Board of Control a draft meeting schedule for 2022-23. A change in date for the December meeting was needed due to the ISFLC Conference already scheduled in Ankeny for December 15. (MM-S) Schwamman-Crozier to approve the meeting schedule with the December meeting now scheduled for December 16. Motion carried unanimously.   

2022-23 IHSAA METHOD OF PAIRING– Executive Director Keating presented the 2022-23 draw for the alphabetical system of pairing. (MM-S) Whaley-Crozier to approve the method of pairing as presented.  Motion carried unanimously.   

2022-23 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; George Pickup, Central DeWitt; Kevin Wood, Sioux Central, Sioux Rapids. (MM-S) Durflinger-Whaley to accept the committee appointments as presented. Motion carried unanimously.  

JOINT TRACK AND FIELD ADVISORY COMMITTEE – Assistant Director Chizek presented the minutes and six recommendations from the Joint Track and Field Coaches Advisory Committee. The committee recommended: 1) To change the regular season order of events to have the girls shuttle hurdle relay precede the boys shuttle hurdle relay. 2) If the NFHS Track and Field rules allow eight relay members to be entered onto a relay card, emergency substitutions will no longer be considered to make changes to the relay card. 3) To allow coaches on the infield during state qualifying meets. 4) To modify the state meet schedule that places the boys 1600 meter medley directly after the girls 1600 meter medley on Friday. 5) To create a coaching box for the high jump and long jump inside the track at the state meet. 6) To allow coaches to request a change in flight in the shot put, discus, and long jump if there is a scheduled conflict in the field event with a running event. The request must be communicated by 5:00 pm Sunday following the state qualifying meet. (MM-S) Wiebers-Crozier to approve recommendations 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 and to deny recommendation 5. Motion carried 4-2 with Durflinger and Pettit voting against the motion. 

NIL GUIDANCE – Executive Director Keating presented Name, Image and Likeness guidance to be shared with member schools. (MM-S) Crozier-Durflinger to approve the guidance as presented.  Motion carried unanimously.   

TENNIS ADVISORY COMMITTEE – Executive Director Keating presented the minutes and three recommendations from the Tennis Coaches Advisory Committee. The committee recommended: 1) to expand the team postseason to include all teams and to move to an eight team, two-day state tournament. 2) To increase the number of state singles and doubles qualifiers to 24 per class. 3) To set the scrimmage quantity at two per season with one to be used before the first competition date and one to be used any time during the postseason. (MM-S) Pettit-Schwamman to approve recommendations 1 and 3 and to deny recommendation 2. Motion carried unanimously.   

GOLF ADVISORY COMMITTEE – Assistant Director Elsberry presented the minutes from the Golf Coaches Advisory Committee. No recommendations were made by the committee. (MM-S) Crozier-Durflinger to receive the committee’s meeting minutes. Motion carried unanimously.   

FALL GOLF DISTRICT SITES – Assistant Director Elsberry presented the sites for the 2022 district fall golf tournaments. Team assignments will be made at a later date. (MM-S) Crozier-Schwamman to accept the sites as presented. Motion carried unanimously.   

PRELIMINARY CROSS COUNTRY CLASSIFICATIONS – Assistant Director Umthun presented the preliminary classifications for the 2022 cross country season. Classifications become final on Friday, August 12. (MM-S) Pettit-Whaley to accept the preliminary classifications as presented. Motion carried unanimously.   

REPORTS 

D.O.E. REPORT – Board member Lebo reminded the Board that while there are open enrollment changes for the 2022-23 school  year, the athletic eligibility rules did not change. 

I.A.S.B. REPORT – Board member Whaley encouraged the school administrators to have their district represented during the organization’s assembly for bylaw changes on September 13 and shared IASB will be holding its annual conference in-person November 16 and 17 in Des Moines. 

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 10 in Boone. 

TECHNOLOGY REPORT – Assistant Director Elsberry provided information relative to a VoIP phone system for the IHSAA offices and Webonise, an e-learning platform.  

IHSSN/NFHS NETWORK – Executive Director Keating discussed the NFHS Network’s initiative to have 100% of all events around the country to be a part of the streaming platform and future items to discuss with the IHSSN. 

IOWA HALL OF PRIDE (ACHIEVE) – Assistant Director Elsberry shared the Achieve web site went live in late June after the announcement to close the Iowa Hall of Pride. 

EDUCATIONAL SERVICES & OUTREACH REPORT – Assistant Director Elsberry shared Iowa had four students participate in the National Student Leadership Conference in Indianapolis in July. 

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 10.

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 2021-22 school year.

5) Executive Director Keating provided the 2022 baseball ejection report.

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

7) Assistant Directors Tharp and Chizek reviewed the state baseball tournament.

8) Executive Director Keating shared the 2022-23 ICCA Cheer Uniform Guidelines.

9) Executive Director Keating shared the Headstrong Concussion insurance claims as of July 1, 2022.

10) The Board reviewed and acknowledged “thank you” notes received by the IHSAA.  

Chairperson Cook recessed the Board at 11:00 am, Friday, August 5, 2022. 

The Board reconvened at 8:15 am on Saturday, August 6, 2022. 

 ADDITION TO AGENDA – (MM-S) Schwamman-Crozier to add regional dual team scheduled date as a discussion item portion of the agenda. Motion carried unanimously. 

ACTION ITEMS  

2022-23 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) Pettit-Schwamman to appoint Brian Humke of Nyemaster Goode, PC to serve as legal counsel. Motion carried unanimously. 

INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS 

1) Executive Director Keating led a discussion on the possibility of creating a legislative study group on current eligibility rules.

2) Executive Director Keating shared a draft of an officials recruitment and retention plan. More information will be shared at the September meeting.

3) Executive Director Keating and Legal Counsel Humke provided a draft of a revised girls playing boys sports and transgender statement.

4) Executive Director Keating led a discussion on the current regional dual team wrestling date.

5) The Board discussed a number of topics and created a list of priorities for the organization to focus on for the upcoming school year. 

NEXT MEETING DATE – The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held September 16, 2022 at the IHSAA Office in Boone. 

ADJOURNMENT – Being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by Chairperson Cook 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 5 and 6, 2022. 

June 13, 2022

SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING

OF THE BOARD OF CONTROL

OF THE IOWA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

JUNE 13, 2022

The Board of Control of the Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) met June 13, 2022, at the Des Moines Marriott Downtown, pursuant to notice. Board of Control members present were Chairperson Brent Cook, Vice-Chairperson Dave Wiebers, Treasurer Andy Crozier, Rod Earleywine, Barb Schwamman, Steve Pettit, Amanda Whaley, and Deron Durflinger. Association staff members present were Executive Director Tom Keating, Assistant Directors Todd Tharp and Chad Elsberry, Director of Finance Jessica Morgan, Director of Officials Lewie Curtis, and Communications Director Chris Cuellar.

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

APPROVAL OF AGENDA – (MM-S) Durflinger-Schwamman to approve agenda. Motion carried unanimously.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES – (MM-S) Crozier-Pettit to approve the April 27, 2022 minutes. Motion carried unanimously.

EXECUTIVE SESSION – (MM-S) Schwamman-Crozier to proceed to executive session to discuss a personnel matter. (MM-S) Schwamman-Pettit to adjourn the Executive Session.

CONSENT ITEMS

2022 BASEBALL POSTSEASON MANUAL – The IHSAA Baseball Postseason Tournament Manual was reviewed by the board.

HEADSTRONG CONCUSSION INSURANCE RENEWAL – Review of the insurance as provided by Dissinger-Reed with the rate continuation staying the same in 2022-23.

DRAKE UNIVERSITY STATE COED TRACK & FIELD FACILITIES AGREEMENT – Review of a one-year agreement for 2022 based upon the previous agreement. In addition, staff will develop a new three-year agreement for future Board consideration.

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

ACTION ITEMS

2022-2023 IHSAA BUDGET – Executive Director Keating and Chairperson Cook presented the minutes and recommendations of the IHSAA Budget Committee. (MM-S) Whaley-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) Earleywine-Crozier to accept the reports as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

IHSAA BASKETBALL COACHES ADVISORY COMMITTEE – Assistant Director Tharp presented the minutes of the Basketball Coaches Advisory Committee. The committee made four recommendations. 1) The creation of a HUDL pool for regular season for teams that utilize HUDL and stipulations for teams entering video. 2) The allowance of additional scrimmages for teams training for the 35 second shot clock to include both one intrasquad and one intersquad scrimmage. 3) Elimination of the release of basketball pods in all classes along with the elimination of coach’s seeding meetings, and the elimination of using double-headers in the postseason, allowing the higher seed to host a single contest. 4) The IHSAA will seed the state tournament in all four classes. (MM-S) Durflinger-Earleywine to receive the minutes and approve recommendations 1,3, and 4 as presented and amend the second recommendation to only allow one additional intrasquad scrimmage. Motion carried with Crozier and Pettit opposed.

JUNIOR HIGH ADVISORY COMMITTEE – Executive Director Keating presented the minutes of the Junior High Advisory Committee. The committee made two recommendations to the Board. 1) To allow non-public junior high schools to share with other junior high schools that feed into the same high school, the public school in which the school is located, or with a neighboring district that currently shares the specific activity with the non-public at the high school level. The school can only have one sharing agreement per sport. 2) To investigate a way to create a waiver that would allow 6^th grade participation when participation and enrollment numbers dictate in a team activity only. (MM-S) Crozier-Durflinger to receive the minutes and deny both recommendations. Motion carried with Wiebers opposed.

IHSAA SWIMMING COACHES ADVISORY COMMITTEE – Executive Director Keating presented the minutes of the Swimming Coaches Advisory Committee. The committee made four recommendations. 1) To allow each site unofficial time trials at the conclusion of the meet with the caveat that all assigned officials are not to be involved with the time trials. 2) To allow schools to enter a non-scoring B relay to be contested prior to the A relay. 3) To create a regular season state qualifying standard equal to the five-year average of 12^th place at the state meet. 4) To award for 13th-16th place at the state meet. (MM-S) Earleywine-Wiebers to receive the minutes and approve the first recommendation and deny the other three recommendations. Motion carried with Pettit and Whaley opposed.

2022 BASEBALL CLASSIFICATIONS – Director of Officials Lewie Curtis presented the baseball classifications for the 2022 postseason tournament. (MM-S) Wiebers-Crozier to approve the classifications as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

2022 CLASS 4A GOLF CLASSIFICATION – Assistant Director Elsberry presented the golf classifications for the 2022 fall season. District assignments will be shared at a later date. (MM-S) Earleywine-Wiebers to approve the classifications as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR CONTRACTS – Executive Director Keating provided the contracts for Assistant Directors Tharp, Elsberry, Chizek, and Umthun for the 2022-23 year. (MM-S) Durflinger-Earleywine to approve the contracts for Assistant Directors as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

IHSAA CLASSIFICATION COMMITTEE – Executive Director Keating shared an update on the work of the Classification Committee which met May 25, 2022. The committee reviewed data on BEDS numbers; member success over five years; current classification structures; information on coop sharing agreements; and legislative actions impacting open enrollment. The classification committee recommended that the IHSAA share with member schools the data regarding counting boys only; the data regarding using a success factor to determine classification; draft language regarding a possible appeal process for schools that cannot find a coop agreement due to a host school not wishing to move up a class; and survey other states to determine if any have open enrollment with no eligibility penalty and what their states do to deter school hopping. (MM-S) Durflinger-Schwamman to receive the minutes and recommendations as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

STATE DUAL TEAM WRESTLING VENUE PROPOSALS – Executive Director Keating and Wrestling Administrator Lewie Curtis shared information regarding Alliant Energy Powerhouse in Cedar Rapids; Xtream Arena in Coralville; Mid-American Energy Center in Council Bluffs; and Tyson Events Center in Sioux City. In addition, information regarding discussions with the Iowa Events Center, University of Iowa, Iowa State University, University of Northern Iowa and Drake University were relayed to the board. Keating shared with the board the formal proposals received from Cedar Rapids, Coralville, and Sioux City. (MM-S) Schwamman-Whaley to accept the Coralville proposal for Xtream Arena to host State Dual Team Wrestling. Motion carried unanimously.

DONATION TOWARD UNI-DOME RENOVATION – Executive Director Keating shared a request from UNI seeking a contribution toward renovations at the UNI-Dome. A formal recommendation was made to the board to contribute over multiple years. (MM-S) Crozier-Whaley to support the UNI-Dome renovation project with a contribution from the IHSAA. Motion carried unanimously.

CROSS COUNTRY ADVISORY COMMITTEE – Executive Director Keating presented the minutes of the Joint Cross Country Advisory Committee. The joint committee made five recommendations. 1) Require coaches to update all varsity members on Bound following the conclusion of each meet. 2) For the state qualifying meet, start the first race at 4:00, and the second race at 4:40. 3) Film the finish of the state-qualifying meet. 4) Rotate the running order at State with Classes 3A and 4A on Friday and Classes 1A and 2A on Saturday, on a two-year rotational basis. 5) Recognize up to 12 people (including coaches) on the awards stand. (MM-S) Crozier-Schwamman to receive the minutes and approve recommendations 1, 2, 3, 5 and amend the fourth recommendation to a rotating State Meet schedule among all classes. Motion carried unanimously.

REPORTS

I.A.S.B. REPORT – Board member Whaley shared information regarding a new superintendent conference. Whaley also shared information regarding student issues surrounding the upcoming school year.  

I.H.S.A.D.A REPORT – Chairperson Cook reported on the upcoming National High School Coaches Association Conference to be held in Iowa. Cook also outlined IHSADA summer events including the golf outing in early August.

EDUCATIONAL SERVICES & OUTREACH REPORT – Assistant Director Elsberry provided information on recently held Mentors in Violence Prevention training workshops; the upcoming National Student Leadership Summit organized by the NFHS; and curriculum development for Conference Connections workshops for the 2022-23 school year.

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS REPORT – Director of Communications Cuellar reported on the IHSAA intern program for spring and summer 2022. Cuellar also previewed the Achieve Web platform that will feature video archives, records, and student services housed within the IHSAA website.

DIRECTOR OF OFFICIALS REPORT – Director of Officials Curtis outlined the number of currently registered officials in all sports along with specific breakouts on officials in track & field, baseball, and soccer.

TECHNOLOGY REPORT – Assistant Director Elsberry discussed the recent move to a cloud-based server and implementation of a Microsoft 365 work environment within the IHSAA Office. Also discussed were future plans to implement a VOIP phone system.

IHSSN/NFHS NETWORKS REPORT – Executive Director Keating shared the Iowa High School Sports Network’s plans for broadcasting state baseball as well as discussions regarding the upcoming school year.

INFORMATION & 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) Executive Director Keating provided information on IHSAA Staff responsibilities moving into the new school year.

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

5) Assistant Director Tharp and Executive Director Keating shared a proposed partnership from HUDL.

6) Executive Director Keating reviewed a draft of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) guidance that will be shared with membership.

NEXT MEETING DATE – The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held August 5 and 6, 2022, at the Hotel Julien in Dubuque, Iowa.

ADJOURNMENT – Being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by Chairperson Cook at 11:37 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 13, 2022.

April 27, 2022

SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE 

BOARD OF CONTROL OF THE 

IOWA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION 

APRIL 27, 2022 

The Board of Control of the Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) met April 27, 2022 at the Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) office in Boone pursuant to notice.  Board of Control members present were Chairperson Brent Cook, Vice-Chairperson Dave Wiebers (Zoom participant), Treasurer Andy Crozier, Amanda Whaley, Deron Durflinger, Steve Pettit, Rod Earleywine, Barb Schwamman and Ann Lebo (non-voting; left prior to reports). Association staff members present were Executive Director Tom Keating; Assistant Directors Chad Elsberry and Jared Chizek; Director of Officials Lewie Curtis and Director of Finance Jessica Morgan. Brian Humke, IHSAA Legal Counsel was also present.  

BOARD OF CONTROL WORK SESSION – The Board of Control met at 8:30 am for a special work session to review the IHSAA and IHOP Foundation 990 tax returns and to sign Conflict of Interest statements. Each Board of Control member received a complete copy of the IHSAA and the IHOP Foundation 990 tax returns.  

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

APPROVAL OF AGENDA – (MM-S) Earleywine-Whaley to add an item regarding the Iowa Hall of Pride transition plan and to remove preliminary baseball classifications from the action items. Motion carried unanimously.  

APPROVAL OF MINUTES – (MM-S) Crozier-Whaley to approve the March 10 and March 30, 2022 minutes.  Motion carried unanimously.  

EXECUTIVE SESSION – (MM-S) Schwamman-Crozier to proceed into Executive Session to discuss a personnel situation. (MM-S) Earleywine-Schwamman to adjourn the Executive Session.  

CONSENT ITEMS 

2022-23 UNIFIED ACTIVITIES CALENDAR – Executive Director Keating presented the 2022-23 Unified Activities Calendar contingent on the IHSAA Wrestling Advisory Committee action item.  

WORKSPACE DESIGN AGREEMENT – Executive Director Keating shared an agreement with Workspace Design to develop a renovation plan for the IHSAA office.  

MERCHANT PARK AGREEMENT – Executive Director Keating presented a three-year agreement with Merchant Park to host the state baseball tournament through 2024.  

CITY OF DES MOINES (COWNIE PARK) AGREEMENT – Executive Director Keating provided a three-year agreement with the city of Des Moines and Cownie Park to host the state soccer tournament through 2024. 

LETTER OF OFFER – ASSISTANT DIRECTOR – Executive Director Keating shared a letter of offer to Andy Umthun to be a IHSAA assistant director starting July 1, 2022. 

STATE QUALIFYING TRACK AND FIELD MANUAL – Assistant Director Chizek provided the state qualifying track and field manual.  

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

ACTION ITEMS 

FINANCIAL REPORT – Director of Finance Morgan presented March 31, 2022 financial statements including the Detailed Statement of Financial Position and Statement of Budgetary Activities, Total Revenue and Expense of Athletic Event Activities for the winter sports and a Quarterly Investment Report. (MM-S) Earleywine-Durflinger to approve the financial report as presented. Motion carried unanimously. 

IHSAA WRESTLING ADVISORY COMMITTEE – Director of Officials Curtis presented the minutes and recommendations of the IHSAA Wrestling Coaches Advisory Committee. The committee made six recommendations. 1) To eliminate the 1A/2A sectional wrestling tournaments. 2) To increase the number of state qualifiers to 24 per class. 3) To move the state dual team wrestling tournament to the Saturday of Week 31. 4) To use dual team wrestling rankings to select teams for regional duals. 5) To change the state wrestling seeding criteria by eliminating the additional point for head-to-head competition. 6) To adopt the 14 NFHS weight classes for the 2023-24 season. (MM-S) Earleywine-Schwamman to receive the minutes and to approve all six recommendations. Motion carried unanimously. 

2022 NFHS SUMMER MEETING – Executive Director Keating presented the meeting schedule and preliminary IHSAA delegation schedule for the NFHS Summer Meeting. The Board also received the Executive Director’s recommendation for meeting expenses. (MM-S) Pettit-Whaley to approve the summer meeting schedule and expense recommendation. Motion carried unanimously.  

DISTRICT TENNIS ASSIGNMENTS – Executive Director Keating presented the 2022 district tennis assignments. (MM-S) Crozier-Whaley to approve the assignments as presented. Motion carried unanimously. 

2021-22 BEDS DOCUMENT – Executive Director Keating presented the BEDS Document that will be used for classification for the 2022-23 school year. In case of ties in enrollment, the first alphabetical school goes into the larger classification. (MM-S) Crozier-Schwamman to approve the BEDS Document to be used for 2022-23 classifications. Motion carried unanimously.   

POSTSEASON TRACK TICKET FEES – Finance Director Morgan asked the board to consider passing on ticket fees to spectators for the state qualifying and state track meet. The IGHSAU will not absorb the processing fee, and with the IHSAA staff providing the majority of the ticket takers for the event, Morgan desires to run all ticketing through HomeTown Ticketing. (MM-S) Earleywine-Crozier to pass along the ticketing fees to the spectators at the state qualifying and state track meet. Motion carried 4-3 with Schwamman, Pettit and Durflinger voting against the motion. 

POSTSEASON GOLF ASSIGNMENTS – Assistant Director Elsberry presented the 2022 postseason golf assignments assignments. (MM-S) Schwamman-Pettit to approve the assignments as presented. Motion carried unanimously. 

IOWA HALL OF PRIDE TRANSITION PLAN – Executive Director Keating presented a plan to move the Iowa Hall of Pride to a digital platform with tours and events ceasing June 1, 2022. (MM-S) Earleywine-Crozier to approve the transition plan as presented. Motion carried unanimously. 

REPORTS 

I.A.S.B. REPORT – Board member Whaley shared May is School Board Appreciation Month. Individuals have until June 6 to submit topics for the November convention.  

I.H.S.A.D.A. REPORT – Board member Cook provided a summary of the recently held state convention. 

EDUCATIONAL SERVICES REPORT – Assistant Director Elsberry shared Johnston High School will host the IASC Fall Conference.  

2022 GOVERNOR’S SCHOLAR RECOGNITION PROGRAM – Assistant Director Elsberry shared information about the upcoming governor’s scholar program. 

2021-22 WINTER SPORT EJECTION REPORT – Director of Officials Curtis presented the winter sports ejection report for the 2021-22 season. 

TECHNOLOGY REPORT – Assistant Director Elsberry shared that the IHSAA’s cloud conversion is nearly complete with the physical server going offline by June 30. 

DIRECTOR OF OFFICIALS REPORT – Director of Officials Curtis shared on his recent trip to the NFHS Officials Consortium. 

INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS

1) Executive Director Keating discussed the plans for the June Board meeting.

2) Executive Director Keating shared additional information about the NFHS Summer Meeting.

3) Executive Director Keating and Chairperson Cook presented information regarding the August Board Retreat in Dubuque.

4) Executive Director Keating presented a draft of the 2022-23 board event and meeting calendar.

5) Assistant Director Elsberry presented correspondence sent to all member schools regarding the 2020-21 Annual Report.

6) Executive Director Keating provided information regarding the number of insurance claims filed under the Head Strong Insurance program as of April 1.

7) Executive Director Keating discussed the NCAA Basketball June Showcase Event.

8) Executive Director Keating summarized the NFHS Summit and Legal Meeting held earlier this month in Indianapolis.

9) Executive Director Keating shared rules meeting reminders sent to member schools.

10) Executive Director Keating provided an update on the Iowa High School Sports Network.

11) Executive Director Keating shared a proposal from Jenni Malsam regarding the recruitment of basketball officials.

12) Executive Director Keating shared a request from Perry High School about an opt-out provision to district football.

13) Executive Director Keating discussed an email received following a youth basketball tournament in relation to protecting sports officials.

14) Director of Officials Curtis provided a copy of NFHS Officials benefits. 

NEXT MEETING DATE – The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held June 13, 2022 at the Iowa Hall of Pride in Des Moines.   

ADJOURNMENT – Being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by Chairperson Cook at 12:10 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 Wednesday, April 27, 2022. 

March 30, 2022

SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE 

BOARD OF CONTROL OF THE 

IOWA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION 

MARCH 30, 2022 

The Board of Control of the Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) met March 30, 2022, at the Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) office in Boone, pursuant to notice.  Board of Control members present were Vice-Chairperson Dave Wiebers (Zoom participant 1st hearing only), Treasurer Andy Crozier (Zoom participant), Rod Earleywine (Zoom participant), Barb Schwamman (Zoom participant), Amanda Whaley (Zoom participant), Deron Durflinger (Zoom participant), and Steve Pettit. 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 Wiebers at 10:00 a.m. 

ELIGIBILITY RULING – (1) North Scott, Eldridge – Caden D. – Scholarship Rule 36.15(2). Pursuant to a letter received from Susan D, mother of student. Susan D., appellant, Chad D., father of student and Caden D., student, participated in the hearing. The participants were informed Board Member Lebo had recused herself from the hearing and had not received any materials pertaining to the hearing. (MM-S) Schwamman-Whaley that in accordance with 36.15(2), the appeal requesting an extension of eligibility be denied.  Motion carried unanimously.

(2)  Lewis Central – Brayden S. –General Transfer Rule 36.15(3). Pursuant to a letter received from Ross S., father of student. Ross S., appellant, and Brayden S., student, participated in the hearing. They were informed Board Members Lebo and Wiebers had recused themselves from the hearing and had not received any materials pertaining to the hearing. (MM-S) Earleywine-Durflinger that in accordance with 36.15(3), eligibility be denied.  Motion carried unanimously.   

 ADJOURNMENT – Being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by Treasurer Crozier at 11:20 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 Wednesday, March 30, 2022. 

March 10-11, 2022

SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE 

BOARD OF CONTROL OF THE 

IOWA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION 

MARCH 10 & 11, 2022 

The Board of Control of the Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) met March 10, 2022, at the Iowa Hall of Pride in Des Moines, Iowa, pursuant to notice. Board of Control members present were Chairperson Brent Cook, Vice Chairperson Dave Wiebers, Treasurer Andy Crozier, Amanda Whaley, Deron Durflinger, Steve Pettit, Rod Earleywine, Barb Schwamman and Ann Lebo (non-voting; arrived after second appeal). Association staff member present was Executive Director Tom Keating and Assistant Director Jared Chizek. Brian Humke, IHSAA Legal Counsel was also present. 

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

ELIGIBILITY RULING – (1) Ankeny – Alejandro (Alex) A. – Scholarship Rule 36.15(2). Pursuant to a letter received from Jennifer A., mother of student. Jennifer A., appellant; Salvador (Chava) A., father of student; Alex A., student; and Joan and Ralph Stover, grandparents of student, participated in the hearing. The participants were informed Board Member Lebo had recused herself from the hearing and had not received any materials pertaining to the hearing. Board Member Pettit recused himself from the hearing after introductions. (MM-S) Wiebers-Crozier that in accordance with 36.15(2), the appeal requesting an extension of eligibility be denied.  Motion carried unanimously. 

APPROVAL OF AGENDA – (MM-S) Wiebers-Crozier to amend the agenda to remove soccer recommendations from action items, to add the February 4, 2022, minutes to be approved and to add baseball to the ball contract action items. Motion carried unanimously.  

APPROVAL OF MINUTES – (MM-S) Durflinger-Earleywine to approve the January 20, 2022; February 1, 2022; and February 4, 2022, minutes.  Motion carried unanimously.  

CONSENT ITEMS 

CHARACTER COUNTS COACH OF THE YEAR – Executive Director Keating presented that Preston Pedersen of Mount Vernon was named Character Counts State Coach of the Year. 

NFHS COACHES ASSOCIATION – Executive Director Keating presented the list of Iowa Coaches of the Year as named by the NFHS Coaches Association. Holly Lester, Gilbert Boys Golf Coach, was named the national boys golf coach of the year. 

2022 SPRING SPORTS MANUAL – Executive Director Keating presented the 2022 Spring Sports Manual for approval. The manual contains information for Golf, Tennis, Track & Field, Soccer, and Baseball.  

100% STATES AGREEMENT – Executive Director Keating presented the contract with the NFHS Officials Association to remain a 100% State for the 2022-23 school year. As with past agreements, the IHSAA will purchase insurance for each of its registered officials for the upcoming school year. 

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

ACTION ITEMS 

2022 TENNIS CLASSIFICATIONS – Executive Director Keating presented the 2022 tennis classifications. Sites and assignments will be made later this spring. (MM-S) Pettit-Wiebers to approve the classifications and sites as presented. Motion carried unanimously. 

2022 GOLF CLASSIFICATIONS – Executive Director Keating presented the 2022 spring golf classifications. Sites and assignments will be made later this spring. (MM-S) Schwamman-Whaley to approve the classifications as presented. Motion carried unanimously. 

JOINT CROSS COUNTRY COMMITTEE MINUTES– Assistant Director Chizek presented the minutes from the Joint Cross Country Advisory Committee. As the joint board has not yet met, no action was taken on the committee’s recommendations. (MM-S) Durflinger-Earleywine to accept the minutes. Motion carried unanimously. 

ELIGIBILITY RULING – (2) Williamsburg – Mateo M. – Scholarship Rule 36.15(2). Pursuant to a letter received from Tim M., father of student. Tim M., appellant; Lisa M., mother of student; Mateo M., student; Nathan King, Williamsburg Activities Director, and Brad Schaefer, Williamsburg Boys Golf Coach, participated in the hearing. The participants were informed Board Member Lebo had recused herself from the hearing and had not received any materials pertaining to the hearing. Board Member Whaley recused herself during the hearing. (MM-S) Crozier-Wiebers that in accordance with 36.15(2), the appeal requesting an extension of eligibility be denied.  Motion carried unanimously. 

CLASSIFICATION COMMITTEE MINUTES – Executive Director Keating presented the minutes from the Classification Committee. The committee has asked the administrative staff to develop guidelines as to when a new class should be added to a sport offering and to look at a five-year data set at boys only enrollment numbers. (MM-S) Wiebers-Schwamman to receive the minutes. Motion carried unanimously. 

FOOTBALL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES AND RECOMMENDATION – Executive Director Keating presented the committee minutes and recommendation from the Football Advisory Committee. The committee recommended that if a player participates on specialty plays only, there is no quarter count towards daily or weekly limitations. (MM-S) Crozier-Durflinger to approve the recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 

TRI-COUNTY REQUEST TO PLAY FOOTBALL DURING THE 2022 SEASON – Executive Director Keating presented a request from Tri-County, Thornburg to rejoin district football for the 2022 season. Tri-County had been assigned to district prior to the 2021 season; however, the school did not offer football for the 2021-22 school year.  (MM-S) Crozier-Wiebers to deny the request and to not allow Tri-County to play varsity football for the 2022-23 school year. Motion carried unanimously. 

AUDITOR ENGAGEMENT LETTER – Executive Director Keating presented and discussed the engagement letter with Meriwether, Wilson & Company, PLLC to conduct the independent audit for the IHSAA and subsidiary for the fiscal year 2021-22. (MM-S) Earleywine-Durflinger to engage Meriwether, Wilson & Company, PLLC. Motion carried unanimously. 

BALL CONTRACTS – Executive Director Keating presented and discussed ball contracts for the IHSAA postseason. Ball contracts are to be extended for five years. (MM-S) Pettit-Earleywine enter into a contract with Wilson for footballs, Spalding for basketballs and Diamond for baseballs. Motion carried unanimously. 

WEEK 0 FOOTBALL GAMES – Executive Director Keating presented a list of proposed week 0 football games as a result of the unknown future of the Des Moines, Hoover football program. (MM-S) Wiebers-Earleywine to approve the Week 0 games as presented. Motion carried unanimously. 

REPORTS 

No reports were presented at this meeting as they will be given at the Representative Council meeting on March 11, 2022. 

INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS

1) Executive Director Keating shared the winter sports ejection report.

2) Executive Director Keating presented correspondence sent to member schools regarding cooperative sharing and whole grade sharing programs for the 2022-23 school year.

3) Executive Director Keating shared correspondence sent to member schools about the Governor’s Scholar Program.

4) Executive Director Keating shared the NFHS football rule changes for the 2022 season.

5) Executive Director Keating shared the NFHS soccer rule changes for the 2023 season.

6) Executive Director Keating provided information regarding the number of insurance claims filed under the Head Strong Insurance program as of March 1, 2022.

7) Executive Director Keating shared the March 11, 2022 Representative Council agenda.

8) Executive Director Keating provided the board with the state basketball tournament awards schedule.

9) Executive Director Keating provided an update on the new assistant director position. 

10) Executive Director Keating led a discussion on the current coach/athlete ejection policy.

11) Executive Director Keating shared E. Wayne Cooley, former executive secretary of the IGHSAU, will be inducted into the NFHS Hall of Fame at the Summer Meeting.

12) Executive Director Keating shared the IHSAA staff will be participating in a DEI book study.

13) Executive Director Keating presented a memo regarding the Coaching Boys into Men leadership training program. 

 NEXT MEETING DATE – The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held April 20, 2022 at the IHSAA Office in Boone.   

 ADJOURNMENT – Being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by Chairperson Cook 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 Thursday, March 10, 2022. 

SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE 

BOARD OF CONTROL OF THE 

IOWA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION 

MARCH 11, 2022 

The Board of Control of the Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) met March 11, 2022, at the Iowa Hall of Pride in Des Moines, Iowa, pursuant to notice. Board of Control members present were Chairperson Brent Cook, Vice Chairperson Dave Wiebers, Treasurer Andy Crozier, Amanda Whaley, Deron Durflinger, Steve Pettit, Rod Earleywine, Barb Schwamman and Ann Lebo (non-voting). Association staff member present was Executive Director Tom Keating and Assistant Director Todd Tharp. 

CALL TO ORDER – The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Cook at 7:30 a.m. 

TRI-COUNTY REQUEST TO PLAY FOOTBALL DURING THE 2022 SEASON – (MM-S) Whaley-Wiebers to reconsider the board’s action regarding Tri-County’s football program from the March 10, 2022 meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Assistant Director Tharp provided additional information regarding Tri-County’s football request and the IHSAA administrative staff’s recommendation for future season cancellations in regards to placing a school into a future football district. (MM-S) Crozier-Wiebers to allow Tri-County to play varsity football for the 2022-23 school year in the school’s original district placement. Motion carried unanimously. 

 ADJOURNMENT – Being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by Chairperson Cook at 7:45 a.m. 

 I, Tom Keating, 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 Friday, March 11, 2022. 

February 4, 2022

SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE 

BOARD OF CONTROL OF THE 

IOWA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION 

FEBRUARY 4, 2022 

The Board of Control of the Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) met February 4, 2022, at the Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) office in Boone, pursuant to notice.  Board of Control members present were Chairperson Brent Cook, Vice-Chairperson Dave Wiebers (Zoom participant 1st and 2nd hearing only), Treasurer Andy Crozier, Rod Earleywine (Zoom participant), Barb Schwamman (Zoom participant), Amanda Whaley (Zoom participant), Deron Durflinger, and Steve Pettit (Zoom participant). 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 Chairperson Cook at 8:00 a.m. 

ELIGIBILITY RULING – (1) Oskaloosa Christian School – Aggrieved Member School – IHSAA Junior High Sharing Agreement Policy – Pursuant to a letter received from Don Mitchell, principal, Oskaloosa Christian School. Don Mitchell, appellant (Zoom participant), participated in the hearing. He was informed Board Member Lebo had recused herself from the hearing and had not received any materials pertaining to the hearing. (MM-S) Wiebers-Crozier to uphold the decision of the IHSAA administrative staff and to require Oskaloosa Christian to first ask the Oskaloosa Community School District regarding sharing junior high sports before entering into an agreement with Pella Christian.  Motion carried unanimously. 

(2) Union, LaPorte City – Sam S. – Scholarship Rule 36.15(2). Pursuant to a letter received from Michael Bruns, Union High School athletic director. Michael Bruns, appellant, Sam S., student, Chad S., father, and Travis Fleshner, Union Superintendent participated in the hearing via Zoom. The participants were informed Board Member Lebo had recused herself from the hearing and had not received any materials pertaining to the hearing. (MM) Whaley to extend the eligibility of the student. Without a second, the motion was not considered.  (MM-S) Durflinger-Crozier that in accordance with 36.15(2), the appeal requesting an extension of eligibility be denied.  Motion carried 6-1 with Whaley dissenting.

(3)  IKM-Manning – Amos R. – Scholarship Rule 36.15(2). Pursuant to a letter received from Cory McCarville, IKM-Manning High School athletic director. Cory McCarville, appellant, and Trevor Miller, IKM-Manning superintendent, participated in the hearing. The participants were informed Board Members Lebo and Wiebers had recused themselves from the hearing and had not received any materials pertaining to the hearing. (MM-S) Earleywine-Schwamman that in accordance with 36.15(2), the appeal requesting an extension of eligibility be denied.  Motion carried unanimously. 

(4) Greene County – Hayden T. – General Transfer Rule 36.15(3). Pursuant to a letter received from Hayden T. Hayden T., appellant; Dusty T., mother; TJ Sebolt, club wrestling coach; and Mark Ironside, wrestling coach and family friend; Zach Wigle, Solon High School principal; Casey Hack, Solon High School athletic director; TJ Bevans, Solon High School co-head wrestling coach; and Aaron Hadenfeldt, Solon High School co-head wrestling coach, participated in the hearing. They were informed Board Member Lebo had recused herself from the hearing and had not received any materials pertaining to the hearing. (MM-S) Whaley-Earleywine that in accordance with 36.15(3), eligibility be denied.  Motion carried unanimously.   

ADJOURNMENT – Being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by Chairperson Cook at 12:05 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 Friday, February 4, 2022. 

January 20, 2022

SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING  

OF THE BOARD OF CONTROL  

OF THE IOWA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

JANUARY 20, 2022 

The Board of Control of the Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) met January 20, 2022, at the Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) office in Boone, pursuant to notice. Board of Control members present were Chairperson Brent Cook, Vice-Chairperson Dave Wiebers, Treasurer Andy Crozier, Rod Earleywine (Zoom participant), Barb Schwamman, Steve Pettit, Amanda Whaley, and Deron Durflinger. Association staff members present were Executive Director Tom Keating, Assistant Directors Todd Tharp and Chad Elsberry, and Director of Finance Jessica Morgan.  

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

AGGRIEVED MEMBER SCHOOL APPEAL – Oskaloosa Christian School – Pursuant to a letter received from Donald Mitchell, Principal at Oskaloosa Christian School. Appellant, Donald Mitchell, participated in a video conference call seeking to enter multiple coops within several sports. (MM-S) Crozier-Schwamman that the decision of the IHSAA administrative staff be affirmed. Motion carried unanimously.  

APPROVAL OF AGENDA – (MM-S) Durflinger-Schwamman to approve agenda. Motion carried unanimously. 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES – (MM-S) Durflinger-Whaley to approve the December 16, 2021 minutes. Motion carried unanimously. 

EXECUTIVE SESSION – (MM-S) Schwamman-Crozier to proceed to executive session to discuss a personnel matter. (MM-S) Durflinger-Crozier to adjourn the Executive Session. 

CONSENT ITEMS 

WRESTLING TOURNAMENT MANUAL – The IHSAA Wrestling Tournament Manual was reviewed by the board.  

BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT MANUAL – The IHSAA Basketball Tournament manual was reviewed.  

DISTRICT SWIM SITES & ASSIGNMENTS  –  Board reviewed assignments as posted online.  

STATE SWIM ALTERNATE QUALIFIERS – Review of adoption of NFHS rule 5-4-5 allowing up to two alternate qualifiers for the finals of individual events in order to guarantee a full complement of finalists. 

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

ACTION ITEMS 

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

INVESTMENT COMMITTEE MEETING & RECOMMENDATION – Director of Finance Morgan presented the minutes from the December 16, 2021 investment committee meeting. (MM-S) Pettit-Crozier to accept the minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously.  

IHSAA ANNUAL REPORT – Director of Finance Morgan presented the financial overview pages of the 2020-2021 IHSAA Annual Report. (MM-S) Wiebers-Schwamman to accept as presented. Motion carried unanimously.  

ADDITIONAL CLASS OF SOCCER – Assistant Director Tharp presented the request from the Soccer Advisory Committee regarding an additional class of soccer. (MM-S) Wiebers-Crozier to approve the request for an additional class of soccer. Motion failed (4-4).  

BOWLING SITES & ASSIGNMENTS – Assistant Director Elsberry presented a breakdown of sites and assignments for bowling schools in the postseason. (MM-S) Whaley-Schwamman to approve as presented. Motion carried unanimously.  

OFFICIALS HALL OF FAME RECOMMENDATIONS – Minutes and recommendations of the Officials’ Hall of Fame selection committee chaired by Chris Cuellar, IHSAA Communications Director, were presented to the Board for review. Included in the recommendations were Dan Halder, Pocahontas; Arthur Ousley, Des Moines; Mike Sayre, Sperry; Dave Skibsted, Storm Lake; Todd Thompson, Greene; and Scott Whitehill, Mason City. (MM-S) Wiebers-Whaley to approve recommendations as presented. Motion carried unanimously.  

COVID FORFEITURE DURING POSTSEASON – Administrative staff presented language dealing with potential forfeitures in the postseason in either individual and/or team competitions on scheduled dates due to COVID. If a forfeiture occurs the opponent of the team/individual will advance to the next round. If the forfeit due to COVID is in the championship contest, the team they were scheduled to compete against will be declared the champion. (MM-S) Durflinger-Schwamman to accept the language and policy as presented. Motion carried unanimously.  

NEW ADMINISTRATIVE POSITION AT IHSAA – Executive Director Keating outlined recent history of administrative positions at the IHSAA and the desire to proceed with an additional staff member. (MM-S) Durflinger-Pettit to begin the hiring process for an additional staff member. Motion carried unanimously.   

REPORTS 

I.A.S.B. REPORT – Board member Whaley shared information regarding the new IASB website in addition to resources available to schools. Also shared was information on a forthcoming member survey as well as legislative priorities that include school funding, along with dropout and at-risk funding. Whaley also shared information regarding student issues surrounding mental health concerns.   

I.H.S.A.D.A REPORT – Chairperson Cook reported on the upcoming IHSADA Conference to be held in March in Coralville. 

LET’S CONNECT CONFERENCE REPORT – Assistant Director Elsberry shared information on the annual conference attended by several administrative staff members. Topics of discussion at the conference include technology, marketing, communications, and educational outreach programs.  

NFHS WINTER MEETING REPORT – Executive Director Keating reviewed subject matter from the recent NFHS Winter Meeting that included DEI initiatives, marketing, NFHS Network, and the forthcoming NFHS Experience involving multiple digital platforms to deliver content and tools for state associations. 

INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS 

1) Executive Director Keating shared Winter Sports Ejections.

2) A preliminary NFHS Summer Meeting Schedule was shared with Board and staff.

3) Executive Director Keating provided the Head Strong Concussion Insurance Claims as of January, 2022.

4) Administrative staff shared a brief summary of the Football Advisory Committee Meeting.

5) Board responsibilities at halftime of the Basketball Tournament were reviewed.

6) An update was given on venue discussions for future state baseball sites.

7) Assistant Director Elsberry shared training resources and programs for safe and respectful athletic programs.

8) Administrative staff shared a letter from Carroll High School regarding the use of an ineligible basketball player and subsequent forfeiture.

9) Executive Director Keating reviewed ongoing discussions about the future of the administrator, media, and sports medicine awards program. 

10) Executive Director Keating detailed the need for Name, Image and Likeness language in the IHSAA Handbook.

11) Administrative staff and Board discussed pending legislation and potential impact on interscholastic athletic programs.  

NEXT MEETING DATE – The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held March 10, 2022, at the Iowa Hall of Pride in Des Moines. 

ADJOURNMENT – Being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by Chairperson Cook at 11:45 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 Thursday, January 20, 2022. 

December 16, 2021

SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING  

OF THE BOARD OF CONTROL  

OF THE IOWA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

DECEMBER 16, 2021 

The Board of Control of the Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) met December 16, 2021, at the Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) office in Boone, pursuant to notice. Board of Control members present were Chairperson Brent Cook (Zoom participant), Vice-Chairperson Dave Wiebers, Treasurer Andy Crozier, Rod Earleywine (Zoom participant), Barb Schwamman (Zoom participant, Amanda Whaley, and Deron Durflinger. Association staff members present were Executive Director Tom Keating, Assistant Directors Todd Tharp and Chad Elsberry, and Director of Finance Jessica Morgan.  

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

APPROVAL OF MINUTES – (MM-S) Whaley-Crozier to approve the November 19 and November 30, 2021 minutes. Motion carried unanimously. 

EXECUTIVE SESSION – (MM-S) Durflinger-Whaley to proceed to executive session to discuss a personnel matter. (MM-S) Earleywine-Crozier to adjourn the Executive Session. 

ACTION ITEMS 

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

2021-22 IHSAA BASKETBALL CLASSIFICATIONS – Assistant Director Tharp presented the schools, enrollments, and classifications for the 2022 Boys Basketball Tournament. (MM-S) Earleywine-Whaley to accept the classifications as presented. Motion carried unanimously.  

2021-22 IHSAA BOWLING CLASSIFICATIONS – Assistant Director Elsberry presented the schools, enrollments, and classifications for the 2022 Boys Bowling Tournament. (MM-S) Durflinger-Whaley to accept the classifications as presented. Motion carried unanimously.  

SOCCER ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES AND RECOMMENDATIONS – Assistant Director Tharp presented the Soccer Advisory Committee minutes and the single recommendation to expand Boys Soccer from 3 classes to 4 classes with the 2021-22 school year. Information was provided for the committee’s rational along with a lengthy discussion about the impact to both soccer and other programs. (MM-S) Earleywine-Whaley to table a decision on the recommendation until further information could be gathered for the next regular board meeting. Motion carried unanimously.  

SELECT PHYSICAL THERAPY AGREEMENT  –  Assistant Director Tharp presented the proposed agreement that is annual and provides certified athletic training services at the boys basketball and soccer tournaments from Select Physical Therapy. (MM-S) Durflinger-Whaley to accept the agreement as presented. Motion carried unanimously.  

APPROVAL OF 9TH FOOTBALL GAME FOR AUDUBON HIGH SCHOOL – Assistant Director Tharp presented documentation for the request from Audubon to play a 9th game which would take place week 0 to accommodate another member school in completing their schedule. (MM-S) Wiebers-Crozier to allow the requested game. Motion carried unanimously.  

REPORTS 

I.A.S.B. REPORT – Board member Whaley shared information related to school funding, onboarding new school board members around the state, and student issues surrounding at-risk and mental health concerns.   

I.H.S.A.D.A REPORT – Chairperson Cook reported on the recently held national NIAAA convention. 

DIRECTOR OF OFFICIALS REPORT – Director of Officials Curtis presented information on fall sport ejection numbers. 

EDUCATIONAL SERVICES/OUTREACH/DEVELOPMENT REPORT – Assistant Director Elsberry presented information about upcoming IASC District Leadership Conferences. In addition, he reported on continuing work with the UNI-Center for Prevention with the CBIM and MVP programs.  

COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR REPORT – Information was provided on a training session held with IHSAA staff on December 15 from the Donovan Group regarding industry standards with regard to communication practices.  

TECHNOLOGY REPORT – Assistant Director Elsberry shared training materials utilized with staff regarding Varsity Bound and the IHSAA database.  

INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS 

1) Executive Director Keating shared Winter Sports Online Rules Meeting Notifications.

2) Director of Officials Curtis shared Wrestling memos.

3) Assistant Director Elsberry shared recent Bowling memos.

4) Assistant Director Tharp shared Basketball memos sent to member schools.  

5) Executive Director Keating shared the first Swimming memo.

6) Assistant Director Tharp provided the 2022 State Basketball Schedule.

7) Executive Director Keating shared the Head Strong Insurance Claims as of December 1.

8) Executive Director Keating reviewed topics of discussion at the 11 States Meeting.

9) Executive Director Keating shared information from the NIAAA Conference.

10) Executive Director Keating provided additional information on the TPG proposal.

11) Executive Director Keating detailed potential staff DEI training and sought input from Board Members.

12) Assistant Director Tharp provided information on potential State Baseball venues.  

NEXT MEETING DATE – The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held January 20, 2022 at the IHSAA Office in Boone. 

ADJOURNMENT – Being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by Chairperson Cook at 10:00 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 Thursday, December 16, 2022.

November 30, 2021

SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE

BOARD OF CONTROL OF THE

IOWA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

November 30, 2021

The Board of Control of the Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) met November 30, 2021, via Zooom, pursuant to notice.  Board of Control members present were Chairperson Brent Cook, Vice-Chairperson Dave Wiebers, Treasurer Andy Crozier, Rod Earleywine, Barb Schwamman, Steve Pettit, Amanda Whaley and Dr. Ann Lebo (non-voting). Association staff member present was Executive Director Tom Keating a.

CALL TO ORDER – The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Cook at 7:34 a.m.

ACTION ITEMS

WRESTLING SCRIMMAGE RULE – (MM-S) Schwamman-Earleywine to approve in wrestling, the limitation of three scrimmages per school is waived for situations when girls from one school practice/scrimmage with girls from another school. Also waived is the limitation of four schools per scrimmage when girls from one school practice/scrimmage with girls from another school. Girls are permitted unlimited opportunities to practice/scrimmage with girls from another school. Boys remain held to all scrimmage guidelines, including the three-scrimmage limit. Motion passed unanimously.

ADJOURNMENT – Being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by Chairperson Cook at 7:46 a.m.

I, Tom Keating, 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 Tuesday, November 30, 2021.

November 19, 2021

SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE

BOARD OF CONTROL OF THE

IOWA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

The Board of Control of the Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) met November 19, 2021 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Cedar Falls, Iowa pursuant to notice.  Board of Control members present were Chairperson Barb Schwamman, Vice-Chairperson Brent Cook, Treasurer Dave Wiebers, Amanda Whaley, Deron Durflinger, Steve Pettit, Rod Earleywine and Ann Lebo (non-voting). Association staff member present was Executive Director Tom Keating.

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

APPROVAL OF AGENDA – (MM-S) Pettit-Crozier to approve the agenda with the addition of an action item to approve website development by Webspec. Motion carried unanimously.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES – (MM-S) Wiebers-Durflinger to approve October 14, 2021 minutes.  Motion carried unanimously.

REPORTS

I.A.S.B. REPORT – Board Member Whaley shared information regarding the IASB annual conference, including this year’s IASB Priorities

I.H.S.A.D.A REPORT – Board Member Cook shared the NIAAA (National AD) Conference is scheduled for December 11-15 in Denver, Colorado.

D.O.E. REPORT – Board Member Lebo information regarding application and approval of Charter schools, superintendents’ session discussions, the Mental Health Conference and opportunity for schools to apply for relief grants to assist in merging early childhood programs to other programs

NFHS NETWORK/LIVE STREAMING REPORT –Director of Communications Chris Cuellar shared numbers regarding football playoff games streamed via NFHS and also via local schools through a paid access fee to IHSAA.

EDUCATIONAL SERVICES & OUTREACH REPORT – Assistant Director Elsberry provided information on recently held Coaching Boys into Men workshops, student leadership workshops and MVP Summits.

TECHNOLOGY REPORT – No updates.

DIRECTOR OF OFFICIALS REPORT – Director of officials Lewie Curtis shared numbers regarding registered officials.

CONSENT ITEMS

IHSAA/IHOP HEALTH AND DENTAL INSURANCE RENEWALS – Director of Finance Jessica Morgan shared that health rates will increase by 3.6% and dental rates will increase by 4%.

IHSAA RETIREMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES – Director of Finance Jessica Morgan shared the minutes and reported that investments that are used for the retirement fund were performing well. Retirement fund manager TrueNorth will conduct an educational session for IHSAA staff and conduct one on one meetings with staff members who wish to.

WRESTLING CLASSIFICATIONS – Wrestling administrator Lewie Curtis shared the 2021-22 Wrestling Classifications.

ADDITIONAL HALLS OF FAME – Director of Communications Chris Cuellar share a plan to implement IHSAA Halls of fame in all sports where one does not currently exist. Some will be new ventures and others will be developed in conjunction with other organization Halls of Fame.

WRESTLING GRAND MARCH ESCORT RECOMMENDATION – Wrestling administrator Lewie Curtis presented Jim Miller as his recommendation for the State Wrestling Tournament’s Grand March Escort.

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

INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS 

1) Assistant Director Tharp shared information regarding the IHSAA/IGHSAU New Administrator Workshop Part II.

2) Administrative staff presented online rules meeting memos for winter sports.

3) Executive Director Keating shared minutes from the Joint IGHSAU/IHSAA meeting.

4) Assistant Director Elsberry shared information on 2021-22 Pride Challenge events.

5) Executive Director Keating shared the 2021 State Football Awards Presentation Schedule.

6) Executive Director Keating shared information regarding Head Strong Concussion Insurance claims through November 1.

7) Executive Director Keating shared information regarding website development for digital content of the Hall of Pride.

8) Executive Director Keating shared a summary of a meeting between IHSAA and TPG, a firm that works with State Associations on sponsorships.

9) Chairperson Schwamman shared information from a meeting conducted by IGHSAU on girls wrestling.

10) Executive Director Keating outlined a meeting that was held with Special Olympics Iowa that included discussion of Unified Sports.

ACTION ITEMS

IHSAA REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL ELECTIONS – Executive Director Keating shared the results of the Rep Council Election. (MM-S) Pettit-Durflinger to approve the results. Motion carried unanimously.

Central District

Northeast District

Northwest District

Southeast District

Southwest District

ADDITIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – Executive Director Keating presented a plan to hire an additional administrative assistant. (MM-S) Durflinger-Crozier to approve the position as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

IHSAA BASEBALL ADVISORY COMMITTEE – Minutes of the advisory committee meeting were shared with one recommendation presented. Recommendation to permit 15 days of batting practice beginning with the Monday of Week 35. (MM-S) Durflinger-Crozier to approve 15 days of batting practice beginning Monday of Week 35. Motion carried unanimously.

2022 DISTRICT WRESTLING SITES AND ASSIGNMENTS – Wrestling Administrator Lewie Curtis presented these. (MM-S) Earleywine-Pettit to approve 2022 District Wrestling Sites and Assignments. Motion carried unanimously.

2022 DISTRICT SWIMMING SITES – Assistant Director Chizek presented these. (MM-S) Wiebers-Cook to approve 2022 Swimming District Sites. Motion carried unanimously.

2022 BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME RECOMMENDATIONS – Director of Communications Cuellar presented these. (MM-S) Weibers-Crozier to approve Kevin Blunt (Stanton), Darrell Burmeister (Nodaway Valley), Grant Gibbs (Linn-Mar, Marion), Larry Hessing (Pella Christian), Kyle Korver (Pella), Joel Templeman (Urbandale), Brett Watson (Elk Horn-Kimballton), B.J. Windhorst (Clarinda) for induction into the 2022 Basketball Hall of Fame. Motion carried unanimously.

2022 WRESTLING HALL OF FAME RECOMMENDATIONS – Director of Communications Cuellar presented these. (MM-S) Earleywine-Cook to approve Kyle Anson (Iowa City, City High), Wes Creason (Indianola), Jim Miller (Cedar Falls), Cole Pape (Maquoketa), Jeff Tampir (Maquoketa), Lyle Wilson (Boone) for induction into the 2022 Wrestling Hall of Fame. Motion carried unanimously.

PROPOSED ADAPTATION REGARDING OFFICIALS’ AUTHORITY – Executive Director Keating shared language for a proposed Board of Control Policy to extend officials’ authority to enforce sportsmanship until the official has left the playing area. (MM-S) Cook-Whaley to approve the Board policy. Motion carried unanimously.

PROPOSED DISABLED STUDENT COMPETITION IN SWIMMING– Assistant Director Chizek presented language for the IHSAA Swimming Manual to accommodate disabled swimmers who wish to compete. (MM-S) Crozier-Earleywine to approve. Motion carried unanimously.

WEBSPEC WORK ON HALL OF PRIDE DIGITAL CONTENT – Director of Communications Cuellar presented scope of work and price from Webspec to create a digital hub for the Hall of Pride on the IHSAA website. (MM-S) Wiebers-Earleywine to approve the work. Motion carried unanimously.

REORGANIZATION OF IHSAA BOARD OF CONTROL – Chairperson Schwamman presented the following as officers for 2021-22:  Chairperson – Brent Cook, Vice-Chair – Dave Wiebers, Treasurer – Andy Crozier.  (MM-S) Pettit-Durflinger to approve the officers as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

NEXT MEETING DATE – The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held December 16, 2021 at the IHSAA Office in Boone.

ADJOURNMENT – Being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by Chairperson Schwamman at 9:13 a.m.

I, Tom Keating, 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 Friday, November 19, 2021.

October 14, 2021

SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE 

BOARD OF CONTROL OF THE 

IOWA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

OCTOBER 14, 2021 

The Board of Control of the Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) met October 14, 2021, at the Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) office in Boone, pursuant to notice. Board of Control members present were Chairperson Barb Schwamman, Vice-Chairperson Brent Cook, Treasurer Dave Wiebers, Andy Crozier, Amanda Whaley, Deron Durflinger, Steve Pettit and Ann Lebo (non-voting; arrived after the City High appeal). Association staff members present were Executive Director Tom Keating; Assistant Directors Todd Tharp, Chad Elsberry and Jared Chizek and Director of Finance Jessica Morgan. Also present was Brian Humke, IHSAA legal counsel. 

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

(1) FORFEITURE RULING – Sioux City, West – Aggrieved Member School – Pursuant to an email received from Steve Green, Sioux City, West activities director. Appellant, Brandon Holmes football coach and Rebecca Reiken, Sioux City, West principal, participated in the meeting. Board Member Lebo had recused herself from the hearing and had not received any materials pertaining to the hearing. In addition, Board Member Earleywine also recused himself from the hearing. (MM-S) Cook-Crozier to uphold the decision of the IHSAA administrative staff and forfeit all the football games in which in the ineligible student participated. Motion carried unanimously.  

EXECUTIVE SESSION – (MM-S) Wiebers-Cook to proceed to executive session to discuss a potential litigation situation. (MM-S) Crozier-Durflinger to adjourn the Executive Session. 

(2) Iowa City, City – Charles C. – General Transfer Rule 36.15(3). Pursuant to a letter received from Janet C., mother of the student. Appellant Charles C., student and Chad C., father of student participated in the meeting. They were informed Board Member Lebo had recused herself from the hearing and had not received any materials pertaining to the hearing. In addition, Board Member Cook also recused himself from the hearing. (MM-S) Durflinger-Wiebers that in accordance with 36.15(3), eligibility be denied. Motion carried 5-1 with Whaley voting nay.   

APPROVAL OF AGENDA – (MM-S) Crozier-Wiebers to add a baseball advisory appointment to the action item portion of the agenda. Motion carried unanimously. 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES – (MM-S) Whaley-Durflinger to approve the September 17, 2021 minutes. Motion carried unanimously. 

CONSENT ITEMS 

FINANCIAL REPORT – Director of Finance Morgan presented September 30, 2021, financial statements including the statement of financial position, statement of budgetary activities and quarterly investment statement.  

IHSAA ELECTIONS — Executive Director Keating presented the formal report of the Board of Control election committee and information sent to school administrators regarding the upcoming Representative Council elections. 

REPORT ON ELECTION FOR POSITIONS ON 

THE BOARD OF CONTROL OF THE 

IOWA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION 

2021-2022 

CLASS A & AA SCHOOLS, CENTRAL DISTRICT, TERM EXPIRING 2026 

• Deron Durflinger, Superintendent, Van Meter, 29 votes 
• 13 other administrators each received 1 vote 

I, Chairperson of the Election Committee for the Board of Control, certify that the above and foregoing is the official report of the Board of Control elections.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Jeff Gustason, Principal, Linn-Mar 

Chairperson, Election Committee, Board of Control  

2021-22 WINTER SPORTS MANUAL — The administrative team presented the sport manuals for basketball, wrestling, swimming and bowling for approval.  

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

ACTION ITEMS 

2020-21 IHSAA/IHOP AUDIT — Director of Finance Morgan presented the minutes of the Audit Committee. (MM-S) Durflinger-Pettit to accept the minutes as presented and receive the audit as presented. Motion carried unanimously. 

2021-22 IHSAA BASEBALL ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT – The following name was presented for appointment to the Baseball Advisory Committee: Andy Van Fossan, Underwood. (MM-S) Durflinger-Earleywine to appoint Andy Van Fossan to the Baseball Advisory Committee. Motion carried unanimously.  

REPORTS  

I.A.S.B. REPORT – Board member Whaley shared the state convention is scheduled to be held November 17-19.  

I.H.S.A.D.A REPORT – Board member Cook reported on the recently held district meetings and the upcoming national NIAAA convention to be held in December in Denver, Colorado.  

D.O.E. REPORT – Board member Lebo shared the Department is looking for feedback on licensure changes for multiple positions, including coaches. Board members are encouraged to send comments to the Department. 

DIRECTOR OF OFFICIALS REPORT – Executive Director Keating presented information on the new Dragonfly platform. 

IHSAA STATE 4A GOLF REPORT — Assistant Director Elsberry presented information regarding the state fall golf meet held October 8-9 at Beaver Hills County Club in Cedar Falls.  

EDUCATIONAL SERVICES/OUTREACH/DEVELOPMENT REPORT — Assistant Director Elsberry presented information about the upcoming IASC Leadership Conference at the Iowa Events Center. 

COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR REPORT — Executive Director Keating shared a written report from Communications Director Cuellar including an update on the previous state tournament programs now online via ArcaSearch.  

TECHNOLOGY REPORT — Assistant Director Elsberry provided an update on Access Office Systems and the continued work with Varsity Bound.  

INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS 

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

2) Assistant Directors Tharp and Chizek discussed the initial football assignments and pod considerations for future rounds of the postseason.

3) Assistant Director Chizek provided information on the upcoming state cross country meet.

4) The administrative staff provided information on the recently held district athletic director meetings.

5) Executive Director Keating shared the Head Strong concussion insurance claims as of October 1.

6) Executive Director Keating led a discussion on the Iowa Hall of Pride visioning process involving the Prouty Project.

7) Executive Director Keating provided a summary of the Section 4 and NFHS Board of Directors meeting held earlier this month.

8) Executive Director Keating shared the 2020-21 National High School Sports-Related Injury Surveillance Study.

9) Executive Director Keating shared he and members of the staff will be meeting with TPG regarding marketing efforts.

10) Executive Director Keating shared information regarding issues involving name, image and likeness.

11) Assistant Director Tharp led a discussion regarding soccer classifications.  

NEXT MEETING DATE – The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held November 19, 2021 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Cedar Falls in conjunction with the State Football Championships. 

ADJOURNMENT – Being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by Chairperson Schwamman at 11:50 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 Thursday, October 14, 2021. 

September 17, 2021

SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE

BOARD OF CONTROL OF THE

IOWA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

The Board of Control of the Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) met September 17, 2021 at the Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) office in Boone pursuant to notice.  Board of Control members present were Chairperson Barb Schwamman, Vice-Chairperson Brent Cook, Treasurer Dave Wiebers, Amanda Whaley, Deron Durflinger, Steve Pettit, Rod Earleywine and Ann Lebo (non-voting). Association staff members present were Executive Director Tom Keating; Assistant Directors Todd Tharp and Chad Elsberry; and Director of Finance Jessica Morgan.

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

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

APPROVAL OF MINUTES – (MM-S) Cook-Pettit to approve August 6-7; August 24; and September 10, 2021 minutes.  Motion carried unanimously.

CONSENT ITEMS

FINANCIAL REPORT – Director of Finance Morgan presented the IHSAA Financial Reports as of August 31, 2021 as well as the 2021 baseball income statement and attendance summary.

CROSS COUNTRY STATE QUALIFYING SITES – Sites for upcoming cross country qualifying were reviewed with the Board as they were released on September 13, 2021.

4A GOLF SITE ASSIGNMENTS – Sites and assignments for fall golf were reviewed with the Board.

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

ACTION ITEMS

POSTSEASON FOOTBALL MANUAL – Assistant Director Tharp presented the 2021 Postseason Football Manual. (MM-S) Durflinger-Pettit to approve the manual as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

POSTSEASON GOLF MANUAL – Assistant Director Elsberry presented the 2021 Postseason Fall Golf Manual. (MM-S) Durflinger-Wiebers to approve the manual as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

2021-22 OFFICIALS MANUAL – Executive Director Keating presented the 2021-22 Officials Manual. (MM-S) Durflinger-Whaley to approve the manual as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

CHANGE IN POSTSEASON TICKET FEES – Director of Finance Morgan presented information about fees associated with the digital HomeTown tickets that are passed onto spectators.  The fees are made up of two parts including a ticket fee and processing fees. There was discussion about the association possibly absorbing the fees starting with the 2021 fall season.  A breakdown of costs was shared at the meeting. (MM-S) Durflinger-Pettit for the IHSAA to absorb the cost of the fees associated with digital ticketing to provide a face value ticket starting in fall of 2021 for selected events where the IHSAA controls the ticketing process. Motion carried unanimously.

2021 FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME RECOMMENDATIONS – Executive Director Keating shared a report prepared by Director of Communications Chris Cuellar from the Football Hall of Fame Committee that recommended Bill Albright, Madrid; Levi Ferguson, North Mahaska; Robert Gallery, East Buchanan; Terry Lambert, Perry; Dan McCarney, Iowa City, City; and Bret Meyer, Atlantic as 2021 honorees. The 2020 Hall of Fame Class will also be recognized at State Football since COVID restrictions prevented that last year. (MM-S) Pettit-Whaley to accept the hall of fame nominations as recommended. Motion carried unanimously.

IHSAA TENNIS ADVISORY COMMITTEE – Executive Director Keating shared a report prepared by Director of Communications Chris Cuellar in which the Tennis Advisory Committee agreed to review recent seasons and issues with the understanding that it would meet again with potential action items coming later in 2021. (MM-S) Wiebers-Whaley to accept the Tennis Advisory Committee report as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

CHANGE IN VIDEO ACCESS FEES – Executive Director Keating shared a number of proposed adjustments to postseason access fees for early round coverage in order to incentivize more video of lead-up postseason events as well as create more consistency across sports. (MM-S) Earleywine-Cook to accept the proposed access fees as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

SPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS – Assistant Director Elsberry shared the minutes of the Sport Advisory Committee meeting to recommend Jesse Kuehler, Spencer and Ben Pennington, Bettendorf to the IHSAA Soccer Advisory Committee. (MM-S) Earleywine-Wiebers to accept the recommendations as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

DONOVAN GROUP MOU – Executive Director Keating shared a proposal to enter into an agreement with the Donovan Group to provide communication services to the IHSAA. (MM-S) Whaley-Pettit to accept the agreement as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

OFFICIALS ADVISORY COMMITTEE – Minutes of the advisory committee meeting were shared with no formal recommendations coming forward. (MM-S) Wiebers-Durflinger to accept the minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

TAYLOR ANDERSON RESIGNATION­­­ – Correspondence was reviewed from the Hall of Pride Director detailing his service to both the IHSAA and Iowa Hall of Pride. (MM-S) Wiebers-Whaley to accept the resignation as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS 

1) Executive Director Keating introduced members of the Indiana High School Athletic Association who attended via Zoom and reviewed a history of their broadcast network.

2) Executive Director Keating shared and reviewed the role of the association in sportsmanship situations.

3) Executive Director Keating reviewed Fall Sports Ejections.

4) Administrative staff presented online rules meeting memos for fall sports.

5) Executive Director Keating shared a list of member schools with no ejections in 2020-21.

6) Executive Director Keating shared a list of member schools with three or more ejections in 2020-2021.

7) Executive Director Keating shared a summary of the Section 5 meeting.

8) Executive Director Keating shared information regarding Head Strong Concussion Insurance claims.

9) Executive Director Keating shared correspondence detailing Dissinger-Reed’s merger with HUB International.

10) Executive Director Keating shared NFHS Voice Articles.

11) Executive Director Keating provided an update on the Iowa High School Sports Network.

12) Executive Director Keating shared a PowerPoint that has been utilized at AEA Superintendent meetings detailing the IHSAA experience during COVID.

13) Executive Director Keating announced the hiring of Whitney Schlicht as an IHSAA Administrative Assistant.

14) Executive Director Keating shared information about the upcoming 2022 NHSACA Conference to be held in Des Moines.

15) Executive Director Keating shared Representative Council meeting information.

16) Executive Director Keating outlined a meeting that was held with Special Olympics Iowa that included discussion of Unified Sports.  

NEXT MEETING DATE – The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held October 14, 2021 at the IHSAA Office in Boone. 

ADJOURNMENT – Being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by Chairperson Schwamman at 11:47 a.m.

I, 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 Friday, September 17, 2021.

September 10, 2021

SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE

BOARD OF CONTROL OF THE

IOWA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

The Board of Control of the Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) met September 10, 2021, via Zoom, pursuant to notice.  Board of Control members present were Chairperson Barb Schwamman, Vice Chairperson Dave Wiebers, Treasurer Brent Cook, Andy Crozier, Amanda Whaley, Deron Durflinger, Steve Pettit and Rod Earleywine. 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 Chairperson Schwamman at 11:00 a.m.

COACH ELIGIBILITY RULING – South Hardin – Aggrieved Member School – Pursuant to a email received from Dr. Adam Zellmer, South Hardin superintendent. Appellant, Matt Thompson, South Hardin activities director and Nick Eller, South Hardin football coach participated in the meeting. (MM-S) Cook-Pettit to overturn the decision of the IHSAA administrative staff and suspend Coach Nick Eller for the week 4 football contest with the stipulation the suspension be lifted if he were to complete the NFHS Courses entitled Sportsmanship and Teaching and Modeling Behavior by 12:00 pm, Wednesday September 15. Motion carried 5-2 with Durflinger and Wiebers voting nay.

ADJOURNMENT – Being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by Chairperson Schwamman at 12:25 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 Friday, September 10, 2021.

August 24, 2021

SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE

BOARD OF CONTROL OF THE

IOWA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

AUGUST 24, 2021

The Board of Control of the Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) met August 24, 2021, by virtual meeting, pursuant to notice.  Board of Control members present were Chairperson Barb Schwamman, Vice-Chairperson Brent Cook, Treasurer Dave Wiebers, Andy Crozier, Amanda Whaley, Deron Durflinger, Steve Pettit and Rod Earleywine.  Association staff members present were Executive Director Tom Keating and Assistant Directors Todd Tharp, Chad Elsberry and Jared Chizek. Also present was Brian Humke, IHSAA legal counsel.

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

ELIGIBILITY RULING – (1) Midland, Wyoming – Garrett E. – General Transfer Rule 36.15(3). Pursuant to a letter received from Angie D., mother of the student. Angie D., appellant, Garrett E., student, Ryan Steines, Midland athletic director and Kaleb Bonjour, Midland superintendent participated in the hearing. They were informed Board Member Lebo had recused herself from the hearing and had not received any materials pertaining to the hearing. (MM-S) Wiebers-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 Schwamman at 8:35 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, August 24, 2021.

August 6-7, 2021

SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE

BOARD OF CONTROL OF THE

IOWA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

AUGUST 6 & 7, 2021

The Board of Control of the Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) met August 6 and 7, 2021, at the Hotel Winneshiek in Decorah, Iowa, pursuant to notice.  Board of Control members present were Chairperson Barb Schwamman, Vice Chairperson Brent Cook, Treasurer Dave Wiebers, Andy Crozier, Amanda Whaley, Deron Durflinger, Steve Pettit, Rod Earleywine and Ann Lebo (non-voting; Zoom participant). Association staff members present were Executive Director Tom Keating; Assistant Directors Todd Tharp, Chad Elsberry and Jared Chizek. Legal Counsel Brian Humke was also present (Saturday only).

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

APPROVAL OF MINUTES – (MM-S) Cook-Whaley to approve the June 14, 2021 and July 13, 2021 minutes. Motion carried unanimously.

CONSENT ITEMS

FINANCIAL REPORT – Executive Director Keating presented June 30, 2021 statement of financial position and statement of budgetary activities, the Iowa Hall of Pride Foundation financial report, and the investment committee minutes from the June 14, 2021 meeting.

2021-22 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, Directors and Officers Liability and Employment Practices Liability coverage.

2021-22 IHSAA HANDBOOK AND FALL SPORTS MANUAL – The administrative staff presented the 2021-22 Handbook and 2021 Fall Sports Manual.

2021-2023 IHSAA JUNIOR HIGH MANUAL – Assistant Director Chizek shared the 2021-2023 IHSAA Junior High Manual.

CLASS 4A FALL GOLF DISTRICT ASSIGNMENTS – Assistant Director Elsberry shared the 2021 fall golf district assignments.  

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

ACTION ITEMS

2021-22 BOARD OF CONTROL CALENDAR – Executive Director Keating presented the Board of Control meeting schedule for 2021-22. (MM-S) Pettit-Whaley to approve the meeting schedule as presented. Motion carried unanimously. 

2021-22 IHSAA METHOD OF PAIRING– Executive Director Keating presented the 2021-22 draw for the alphabetical system of pairing. (MM-S) Durflinger-Cook to approve the method of pairing as presented.  Motion carried unanimously. 

2021-22 IHSAA BOARD OF CONTROL ELECTION COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS – Executive Director Keating presented the following names as appointments to the IHSAA Board of Control Election Committee: Jeff Gustason, Linn-Mar, Marion; George Pickup, Central DeWitt; Kevin Wood, Sioux Central, Sioux Rapids. (MM-S) Earleywine-Cook to accept the committee appointments as presented. Motion carried unanimously.                   

JOINT BOWLING ADVISORY COMMITTEE – Assistant Director Tharp presented the minutes and three recommendations from the Joint Bowling Coaches Advisory Committee. The committee recommended: 1) To change the classification to the largest 32 schools competing in Class 3A, the next 32 schools in Class 2A, and the remaining schools in Class 1A. 2) To change the state qualifying format to three games for individuals and fifteen baker games for teams. 3) To change the state meet format to three games and an eight-person single elimination bracket for the individual tournament and to fifteen baker games and a best three out of five series bracket setup for the team tournament. (MM-S) Cook-Pettit to receive the minutes and to approve recommendations 1, 2 and 3. Motion carried unanimously.

JOINT TRACK AND FIELD ADVISORY COMMITTEE – Assistant Director Chizek presented the minutes and four recommendations from the Joint Track and Field Coaches Advisory Committee. The committee recommended: 1) To move the first practice date to the Monday of Week 34. 2) To move the first competition date to the Monday of Week 35. 3) To allow schools to have eight optional days of contact prior to the first day of practice. In addition, the schools will forfeit eight days of track and field contact leading up to the family week in July. 4) To add a 10-minute break to the 1A and 2A state qualifying meet following the 800-meter run. (MM-S) Wiebers-Whaley to approve recommendation 1 and to deny recommendations 2, 3, and 4. Motion carried unanimously.

APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CONTRACT – Chairperson Schwamman presented the contract for Executive Director Keating for the 2021-22 year. (MM-S) Durflinger-Pettit to approve the contract for Executive Director Keating as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

APPROVAL OF DRAGONFLY AGREEMENT – Executive Director Keating presented the agreement between the IHSAA and Dragonfly for the purpose of providing the IHSAA an officials database.   (MM-S) Durflinger-Cook to approve the contract with Dragonfly as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

APPROVAL OF BASKETBALL SHOT CLOCK – Assistant Director Tharp presented a proposal from the IHSAA Basketball Advisory Committee to approve the use of a 35-second shot clock in all varsity basketball games beginning with the 2022-23 season. The shot clock will not be required to be used at the sub-varsity level. (MM-S) Durflinger-Crozier to approve implementing the 35-second shot clock in varsity basketball games starting with the 2022-23 season. Motion carried unanimously.

APPROVAL OF FOOTBALL TIEBREAKING PROCEDURE (8-PLAYER THROUGH CLASS 2A) – Assistant Director Tharp presented a proposal to reinstitute the 17-point tiebreaker for playoff qualifying for 8-Player, Class A, Class 1A and Class 2A. The RPI will be used in the other three classes. (MM-S) Durflinger-Whaley to reinstitute the 17-point tiebreaker in 8-Player, Class A, Class 1A and Class 2A. Motion carried unanimously.

CROSS COUNTRY AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF FORT DODGE – Assistant Director Chizek presented an agreement with the City of Fort Dodge to host the state cross country meet at Lakeside Golf Course through the 2025 state meet. The contract does allow for five, one-year extensions through the year 2030 if desired. (MM-S) Earleywine-Cook to approve the contract as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

APPROVAL OF WEEK 0 FOOTBALL GAMES – Assistant Director Tharp presented a list of games now scheduled for Week 0 due to Tri-County, Thornburg dropping its schedule. (MM-S) Wiebers-Cook to approve list of games for Week 0 as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

REPORTS

D.O.E. REPORT – Board member Lebo shared the Department sent updated public health COVID-19 guidance to schools on August 5. She also shared there are a number of concerns regarding the Open Enrollment rule due to the continued differences between that rule and General Transfer.

I.A.S.B. REPORT – Board member Whaley shared IASB will be holding its annual conference in-person November 17 and 18 in Des Moines.

I.H.S.A.D.A. REPORT – Board member Cook reported the IHSADA’s board recently completed its annual retreat and had record numbers for its annual golf outing.

TECHNOLOGY REPORT – Assistant Director Elsberry provided an update on the IHSAA partnership with Varsity Bound on a member school database.

IHSSN/NFHS NETWORK – Executive Director Keating reviewed his initial conversations with the new ownership group of the Iowa High School Sports Network and the streaming of the state baseball tournament.

IOWA HALL OF PRIDE – Executive Director Keating provided an update on the work of Prouty Project as the future direction of the Iowa Hall of Pride is a continued discussion point.

EDUCATIONAL SERVICES & OUTREACH REPORT – Assistant Director Elsberry shared the Iowa Association of Student Councils had a presence at the SAI conference earlier in the week and the fall student leadership conference is scheduled for October 25 and 26 in Des Moines.

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 11.

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 2020-21 school year.

5) Executive Director Keating provided the 2021 baseball ejection report.

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

7) The Board reviewed and acknowledged “thank you” notes received by the IHSAA.

EXECUTIVE SESSION – (MM-S) Pettit-Cook to proceed into Executive Session to discuss a personnel situation. (MM-S) Durflinger-Crozier to adjourn the Executive Session.

Chairperson Schwamman recessed the Board at 10:35 am, Friday, August 6, 2021.

The Board reconvened at 8:30 am on Saturday, August 7, 2021.

ACTION ITEMS

2021-22 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-Whaley to appoint Brian Humke of Nyemaster Goode, PC to serve as legal counsel. Motion carried unanimously.

INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS

1) Assistant Directors Tharp and Chizek reviewed the 2021 state baseball tournament.

2) Executive Director Keating shared the ICCA cheer uniform guidelines for the 2021-22 school year.

3) Executive Director Keating provided an update on the IHSAA priorities and where they stand heading into the 2021-22 school year.

4) Executive Director Keating shared articles published by the NFHS over the last month.

5) Executive Director Keating reviewed the mediation between Grand View Christian and the Heart of Iowa Conference.

6) Executive Director Keating shared the NFHS had denied the IHSAA request to experiment with the out of bounds rule for the 2021-22 wrestling season.

7) Executive Director Keating updated the board on the change of administrator passes for the 2021-22 school year.

EXECUTIVE SESSION – (MM-S) Wiebers-Earleywine to proceed into Executive Session to discuss a personnel situation. (MM-S) Earleywine-Crozier to adjourn the Executive Session.

NEXT MEETING DATE – The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held September 17, 2021 at the IHSAA Office in Boone.

ADJOURNMENT – Being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by Chairperson Schwamman 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 and Saturday, August 6 and 7, 2021.

July 13, 2021

SYNOPSIS OF THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE

BOARD OF CONTROL OF THE

IOWA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

JULY 13, 2021

The Board of Control of the Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) acted via e-mail on July 13, 2021 to consider the 2021 Golf Advisory Committee Recommendations in a timely manner.  Board of Control members participating were Chairperson Barb Schwamman, Vice-Chairperson Brent Cook, Treasurer Dave Wiebers, Amanda Whaley, Rod Earleywine, Steve Pettit, Andy Crozier and Deron Durflinger. Executive Director Tom Keating was also present.

2021 GOLF ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS – The Board of Control considered the following Golf Advisory Committee Recommendations:

Recommendation Number One: The advisory committee proposes that a uniform scoring method be adopted by the IHSAA in review of COVID-19 practices and ongoing scoring issues within high school golf. The proposal is that each player keeps their own card and serves as a marker for all others in the group. At the end of the round, the players then simply compare cards and turn in their own card after it has been attested to by all in the group. Each card requires the signature of all members in the group.   

Recommendation Number Two: The advisory committee proposes that a scrimmage be allowed in high school boys’ golf similar to other sports. The scrimmage would be played under normal rules or used for a special format (alternate, best shot, etc.). Scrimmage parameters must adhere to the scrimmage guidance of the IHSAA. Scrimmages between member schools shall be permitted between the date of first legal practice and the final day of State Tournament play.

Recommendation Number Three: The committee proposes that in postseason play if the home team (hosting as indicated by the IHSAA) has one or both of the at-large individual qualifiers, then a third at-large individual qualifier and all ties should advance to the next round of play.

(MM-S) Cook-Schwamman to approve Recommendations #1 and #2 and to deny Recommendation #3

I, Tom Keating, 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 Wednesday, July 13, 2021.

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