PENNSYLVANIA INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

DISTRICT II

 

Frank Majikes, Chairman   Tom Jenkins, Vice Chairman                   Mike Ognosky, Secretary           Frank Victor, Treasurer

Wilkes Barre AVTS                              Wayne Highlands SD                 Montrose Area School Dist        Hazleton Area SD

P. O. Box 1699                       474 Grove Street                         80 High School Road                   1515 West 23^rd Street

Wilkes Barre, Pa.  18705     Honesdale, Pa.  18431                Montrose, Pa.  18801                   Hazleton, Pa.  18201

 

MINUTES OF AUGUST 20, 2008 MEETING

@ WILKES-BARRE AREA CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER

 

Meeting was convened at 4:15 p.m. by Chairman Majikes

 

ITEM 1            Chairman Majikes called the meeting to order at 4:15 p.m. 

                        Absent, but accounted for:  Frank Victor, Frank Galicki, Ray Lowery, James Marcks, Don Kanavy, Jim Higgins, Phil Cappellini, Bill King

 

ITEM 2            Chairman Majikes presented a letter from Anthony Marchakitus, former District II Chairman, thanking the board for thoughts and prayers on the recent passing of his wife, Virginia.

 

ITEM 3            Chairman Majikes presented a resignation letter from Tom Finan, current District II board member, effective at the end of the meeting.  The Committee thanked Tom for his service as a board member and his leadership of the Field Hockey championships in the recent past.  The vacancy will be posted immediately on the District II website with a deadline for applications on Friday, September 15^th. 

 

ITEM 4            A motion was made by Dino Galella, seconded by Mike Costanza, to approve Vito Quaglia, Wyoming Area Principal, as a board member on the District II Committee.  All Ayes 

 

Vito will be filling the vacancy created with the retirement of Rich Walton, Berwick Principal.

 

ITEM 5            Chairman Majikes presented a letter from PNC Bank detailing their contribution in support of the recently conducted PIAA District II Baseball Championships held at PNC Stadium on May 28 & 29, 2008.

 

ITEM 6            A motion was made by Ross Scarantino, seconded by Danielle Adams, to approve the minutes of the May, 2008 meeting.  All Ayes

 

ITEM 7            The following motions were made providing eligibility for students in accordance with Article VI, Transfers, Residence and Recruiting, Section 2, Immediate Eligibility, I, of the PAA By-Laws:

 

a.)    A motion was made by Joe Lalli, seconded by Tom Jenkins, to approve eligibility for Christina Flaherty, Hanover Area to Holy Redeemer, effective immediately.  All Ayes

b.)    A motion was made by Jay Starnes, seconded by Tom Finan, to approve eligibility for Matthew Suchocki, Wyoming Area to Holy Redeemer, effective immediately.  All Ayes

c.)    A motion was made by Mike Ognosky, seconded by Dino Galella, to approve eligibility for Gabriella Thomas, Holy Redeemer to Wyoming Area, effective immediately.  All Ayes

d.)    A motion was made by Tom Jenkins, seconded by Joe Lalli, to approve eligibility for Dustin Siperko, Dallas to Holy Redeemer, effective immediately.  All Ayes

e.)    A motion was made by Tom Finan, seconded by Jay Starnes, to approve eligibility for Bryan Brown, Dallas to Holy Redeemer, effective immediately.  All Ayes

f.)      A motion was made by Danielle Adams, seconded by Maureen Williams, to approve eligibility for Courtney Lee, Crestwood to Holy Redeemer, effective immediately.  All Ayes

g.)    A motion was made by Dino Galella, seconded by Mike Ognosky, to approve eligibility for Anthony Rizzo, Crestwood to Holy Redeemer, effective immediately.  All Ayes

h.)    A motion was made by Joe Lalli, seconded by Jay Starnes, to approve eligibility for Andrew Panzitta, Wyoming Area to Holy Redeemer, effective immediately.  All Ayes

i.)      A motion was made by Tom Finan, seconded by Mike Ognosky, to approve eligibility for Jenna Woychick, Dallas to Holy Redeemer, effective immediately.  All Ayes

j.)      A motion was made by Danielle Adams, seconded by Mike Costanza, to approve eligibility for Kevan Nagle, Wyoming Sem to Coughlin, effective immediately.  All Ayes

k.)    A motion was made by Dino Galella, seconded by Maureen Williams, to approve eligibility for Lewis Gardner, North Pocono to Holy Cross, effective immediately.  All Ayes

l.)      A motion was made by Ross Scarantino, seconded by Dino Galella, to approve eligibility for Andrew Traynor, Notre Dame East Stroudsburg to Holy Cross, effective immediately.  All Ayes

m.)  A motion was made by Maureen Williams, seconded by Danielle Adams, to approve eligibility for Jennifer Mosley, Lakeland to Holy Cross, effective immediately.  All Ayes

n.)    A motion was made by Ross Scarantino, seconded by Mike Costanza, to approve eligibility for Matthew Gerlach, Abington Heights to Holy Cross, effective immediately.  All Ayes

 

ITEM 8            A motion was made by Tom Finan, seconded by Jay Starnes, to approve

eligibility for Lydia Drews, Germany to Wyoming Valley West, in accordance with Article VII, Foreign Exchange and International Students, of the PIAA By-Laws, effective immediately.  All Ayes

                       

ITEM 9            Chairman Majikes explained to the committee that there are a number of items to be scheduled for hearings at the September 17, 2008 meeting:

 

·        Eligibility hearing regarding a requested transfer of a student from Delaware Valley to Holy Cross.

·        Incidents occurring at a 2008 Baseball and Softball contests between Old Forge and Valley View.

·        Hearing regarding a transfer of a student from Scranton High School to Pittston Area.

 

ITEM 10          A motion was made by Mike Ognosky, seconded by Tom Jenkins, to approve eligibility for Robert Scott, GAR High School, in accordance with Article III, Attendance, effective immediately.  All Ayes

 

ITEM 11          Chairman Majikes asked the committee to consider alternative sites for the Annual District II Business Meeting and Banquet as the Pittston Convention Center will no longer be available for those events.

 

ITEM 12          Maureen Williams presented a review of the 2008 Boys’ Volleyball Financial Report which showed net income of $314. 

                       

ITEM 13          Chairman Majikes presented a report on the 2008-2009 District II Officials’, Game Managers, and Game Workers fees schedules as reported out of the Officers’ Meeting held in July.  A motion was made by Tom Finan, seconded by Danielle Adams, to approve the schedules.  All Ayes

 

ITEM 14          Chairman Majikes announced the following new sports chairpersons effective immediately:

 

·        Jay Starnes (Wrestling)

·        Frank Galicki (Lacrosse)

·        Vito Quaglia (Soccer)

 

ITEM 15          SPORTS REPORTS:

 

a.)    Football (Tom Jenkins):  Tom quickly reviewed the 2008 Football Championship Format that is located on the District II webpage.

b.)    Golf (Ray Lowery):  In Ray’s absence, Chairman Majikes presented the 2008 Golf Championship Format for consideration.  A motion was made by Ross Scarantino, seconded by Mike Costanza, to approve the format and have it placed on the webpage.  All Ayes

c.)    Girls’ Tennis (Mike Ognosky/Joe Lalli):  Mike quickly reviewed the proposed format for the 2008 Girls Tennis Championships.  A motion was made by Maureen Williams, seconded by Dino Galella, to approve the format and have it placed on the webpage.  All Ayes

d.)    Volleyball (Maureen Williams):  Maureen reviewed a proposal submitted by MMI for an open tournament in the “A” Volleyball classifications.  Following discussion, a motion was made by Tom Jenkins, seconded by Joe Lalli, to have the tournament remain in its present format.  All Ayes

e.)    Track (Danielle Adams):  Danielle reviewed a proposal submitted asking that the District II Committee consider moving the District Championships to a two day event with all member schools, both AA and AAA, competing on both days.  Chairman Majikes asked members to solicit feedback from member schools prior to the committee acting on the request.

f.)      Softball (Dino Galella):  Dino reviewed a proposal regarding the “tiebreaker” procedure for softball games placing a runner on second base to start an inning if the tie has not been resolved.  There has been a proposal to do so after 10 innings or 14 innings.  Chairman Majikes asked members to solicit feedback from member schools prior to the committee acting on the request.

 

ITEM 16          Chairman Majikes reviewed the topics of the most recent PIAA Board of Directors meeting:

 

·        The 5-5-2 warmup procedure for Volleyball.

·        Procedures to be followed for the payment of officials reporting for games and not being informed of cancellation.

·        Discussion regarding the potential reform of the current 8 consecutive semester rule (beginning with enrollment in 9^th grade) to a 12 consecutive semester rule (beginning with enrollment in 7^th grade).

·        New reimbursement policy for basketball and football state playoff games which would eliminate the $500 guarantee and a return reimbursement based on mileage.

·        Emphasis on the PIAA regulation regarding the loss of eligibility for participation in a contact football camp.