PENNSYLVANIA INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
DISTRICT
II
Frank Majikes,
Chairman Tom Jenkins, Vice Chairman Mike Ognosky,
Secretary Frank Victor, Treasurer
Wilkes Barre
Area C & TC Wayne Highlands SD Montrose Area School
Dist District Treasurer
P. O. Box 1699 474
Grove Street 237 Meteor Way 1113
Johns Street
Wilkes Barre, Pa. 18705 Honesdale, Pa. 18431 Montrose, Pa. 18801
Hazle Twp., Pa. 18202
570-822-4131 570-253-4661 570-278-6298 570-427-8681 ext. 1010
MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 16, 2011 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: Mike Ognosky and Jim
Marcks
ITEM 2 A
motion was made by Tom Jenkins, seconded by Pat Patte, to approve the minutes
of the January 19, 2011 meeting. All Ayes
Chairman
Majikes congratulated both Maureen Williams (Female Officials’ Representative)
and Bill Schoen (Male Officials’ Representative) on their re-election to those
committee positions for an additional two year term.
ITEM 3 Frank
Victor presented the Treasurer’s report. As of February 16, 2011 the District
II total fund balance is $92,239.23. Of that amount, $72,189.09 is located in
Certificates of Deposit and the remaining $20,050.14 is located in Savings ($5,745.97)
and Checking ($14,304.17) accounts. The starting fund balance for the District
as of July 1, 2010 was $87,835.95.
A
motion was made by Mike Costanza, seconded by Maureen Williams, to approve the
treasurer’s report as submitted. All Ayes
ITEM 4 A
motion was made by Tom Jenkins, seconded by Danielle Adams, approving the
eligibility for Charleto Pascal, Scranton to Holy Cross, in accordance with
Article VI, Transfers, Residence, and Recruiting, Section 4, Principal to
Principal Sign off, effective immediately.
ITEM 5 A
motion was made by Pat Patte, seconded by Gerald Grimaud, approving the
eligibility of Grace Cosgrove, Dunmore to Holy Cross, in accordance with
Article VI, Transfers, Residence, and Recruiting, Section 4, Principal to
Principal Sign off, effective immediately.
ITEM 6 Chairman Majikes informed the committee
that the schedule for the PIAA Winter Steering Committee meetings at the State
Offices in Mechanicsburg is as follows:
Basketball Thursday,
March 31st 10 A. M.
Swimming Thursday,
March 31st Noon
Wrestling Thursday,
March 31st 2 P. M.
ITEM 7 SPORTS
REPORTS:
·
Swimming (Jim Higgins) – District II Swim Chairman, Jim
Higgins, reports that all is set for the District II Swimming and Diving
Championships. Information is available on the web site and has also been sent
to all Athletic Directors.
·
Basketball (Frank Victor) – District II Basketball
Chairman, Frank Victor, reports that all is set for the District II Basketball
Championships. Information is available on the web site and has also been sent
to all Athletic Directors.
·
Wrestling (Jay Starnes) – District II Wrestling Chairman,
Jay Starnes, reports that the Dual Team Championships have been completed.
Information has been placed on the web site and has also been sent to all
Athletic Directors in regard to the upcoming Junior High Championships and
Varsity Individual Championships.
·
Danielle Adams (Track and Field) – District II Track and
Field Chairperson, Danielle Adams, provided a preliminary schedule for the 2011
Track and Field Championships with all events tentatively scheduled for
Scranton High School. The Junior High Championships are scheduled for
Saturday, May 14th, the AA Varsity Championships for Monday, May 16th,
and the AAA Varsity Championships for Tuesday, May 17th. Rain dates
have been scheduled for Wednesday, May 18th and Thursday, May 19th
should the need arise.
ITEM 8 Chairman
Majikes reviewed the information that has been distributed by the National
Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) regarding the 92nd
Annual NFHS Summer Meeting which will be held Tuesday, June 29th
through Saturday, July 2nd at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown.
1,000 attendees composed of board members and executive staffs from the 51 NFHS
member state high school associations are expected to attend. The event
consists of more than 40 workshops, forums, and general sessions and features
distinguished speakers from around the United States.
ITEM 9 Chairman
Majikes reviewed a number of items that were discussed at the most recent PIAA
State Board of Directors meeting in Mechanicsburg. Among the items discussed
were the following:
·
The National Federation Section 2 Student Leadership Conference
·
A presentation at the Board Meeting by the Universal Cheerleaders
Association (UCA)
·
A discussion was held regarding potential changes in the
cooperative sports’ agreement procedures. A vote on the matter was tabled.
·
A second reading was held that would require that a soccer player
who was ejected for fighting and/or vulgar language would be suspended for the
next two contests.
·
The PIAA State Board of Directors voted 19-12 against
recommending to the committee as a whole to advance by one week the start of
the first day of practice.
ITEM 10 Chairman
Majikes reviewed the contents of House Bill 187 which was referred to the
Education Committee on January 24th. The proposed bill states that
the board shall provide for the inclusion in extracurricular activities any
student who lives within the school district, attends a private or nonpublic
school and elects to participate in such public school activities that are not
offered by the private or nonpublic school they attend. Furthermore, the board
shall not restrict inclusion of a student who lives within the school district
but is enrolled in a charter or cyber charter school, private or nonpublic
school or participating in a home education program, in an extracurricular
activity in accordance with this proposed bill.
ITEM 11 Chairman
Majikes reviewed with the committee the latest Strategic Planning Study
Initiative information received from the PIAA State Office. The PIAA State
Office is soliciting feedback on issues that its member schools may have
regarding enrollment, enrollment classifications, qualifications for postseason
(inter-districts) by individuals, and qualifications for postseason
(inter-districts) by teams. Member schools are asked to provide feedback by
March 1st.
ITEM 12 Chairman
Majikes informed the committee members present of the procedure that will be
followed in filling the vacant position as a result of the retirement of Vice
Chairman Tom Jenkins. The committee position will be posted on the website and
Principals of member schools in the LIAA will be asked to forward a letter of
interest and brief resume to Chairman Majikes by March 9, 2011. Materials will
be reviewed and the committee will act on filling that vacancy.
ITEM 13 Chairman
Majikes announced that Gerald Grimaud has decided not to seek reelection for
the Tunkhannock Area School Board. He will continue as the board
representative on the District II Committee for the duration of his current
term of office on the Tunkhannock Board.
ITEM 14 A
motion was made by Danielle Adams, seconded by Maureen Williams, to adjourn the
meeting. All Ayes
Meeting was adjourned at 5:27 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Mike
Ognosky
Mike Ognosky
District II Secretary
NEXT MEETING WILL BE ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 2011
AT 4:15 P.M AT A SITE TO BE ANNOUNCED.
