PENNSYLVANIA INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
DISTRICT
II
Frank Majikes,
Chairman Bill King, Vice Chairman Mike Ognosky,
Secretary Pat Patte, Treasurer
Wilkes Barre C
& TC Lakeland School District 544 School
Road Hazleton Area SD
P. O. Box 1699 1355
Lakeland Drive New Milford PA
18834 1601 West 23rd Street
Wilkes Barre, Pa.
18705 Scott Township PA 18433 607-237-9263
Hazleton PA 18202
570-822-4131 570-254-8119 570-459-3221
MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 28, 2018 MEETING
@ WOODLANDS INN
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: Ben Tolerico and Mike
Ognosky
ITEM 2 A
motion was made by Bill King, seconded by Ron Collins, to approve the minutes
of the January 18, 2018 meeting. All Ayes
ITEM 3 Treasurer
Pat Patte reported that the fund balance, as of today, is at $259,763.75. That
includes the processing of all of the final payments for the fall sports
championships. A motion was made by Chris Gegaris, seconded by Jay Starnes, to
approve the report as presented. All Ayes
ITEM 4 Chairman
Majikes reviewed an anonymous letter that received in the PIAA State Offices
and forward to him regarding allegations against a District II member school. Following
the discussion, Chairman Majikes informed the Committee that it will be
forwarded to the member school for their review and action.
ITEM 5 Chairman
Majikes reviewed the recently held meeting of District II schools at PNC
Stadium. The purpose of the meeting was to provide information to the
Principals and Athletic Directors regarding the utilization of a power rating
system in District II in determining playoff standings. After considerable
discussion on the proposed power rating system, a motion was made by Jay
Starnes, seconded by Tim Hopkins, to authorize the payment of the necessary
stipend for implementing the system. All Ayes
ITEM 6 Chairman
Majikes reviewed the classifications in the various sports for the
2018-19/2019-2020 two year cycle. During the next two year period District II is
scheduled to be involved in the following sub regional playoffs in determining
entry into the PIAA State playoffs in that sport –
Fall
Sports Subregionals:
AAA Girls Tennis
Singles (IV) AAAA Girls Soccer (IV)
AAA
Girls Tennis Doubles (IV) AAAA Boys Soccer (IV)
AAA
Girls Tennis Team (IV) AAA Girls Volleyball (IV)
AAA
Girls Cross Country (IV) AAAA Girls Volleyball (XI)
AAA
Boys Cross Country (IV) AAAAA Football (XI)
AAAAAA
Football (IV)
Winter
Sports Subregionals:
AAA
Girls Swimming (IV) AAA Girls Diving (IV)
AAA
Boys Swimming (IV) AAA Boys Diving (IV)
A
Girls Basketball (XI) AAAAAA Girls Basketball (IV)
A
Boys Basketball (XI) AAAAAA Boys Basketball (IV)
Spring
Sports Subregionals:
AAA
Boys Tennis Singles (IV) AA Boys Volleyball (XI)
AAA
Boys Tennis Doubles (IV) AAA Boys Volleyball (XI)
AAA
Boys Tennis Team (IV) AAAAAA Baseball (IV)
AAA
Girls Lacrosse (XI) AAA Boys Lacrosse (XI)
AAAAAA
Softball (IV)
ITEM 7 A
motion was made by Ron Collins, seconded by John Haas, to approve the immediate
eligibility of Reginald Dickey, from Scranton to West Scranton, in accordance
with Article VI, Transfers and Residence, Section 4, of the PIAA By-Laws,
Principal to Principal sign off. All Ayes
ITEM 8 A
motion was made by Brian Durkin, seconded by Mary Ruth Tanner, to approve the
immediate eligibility of Karim Greene, from Scranton to Pittston Area, in
accordance with Article VI, Transfers and Residence, Section 4, of the PIAA
By-Laws, Principal to Principal sign off. All Ayes
ITEM 9 A
motion was made by Jay Starnes, seconded by Tim Hopkins, to approve the
immediate eligibility of Charles Kutz, from Scranton Prep to Wyoming Seminary,
in accordance with Article VI, Transfers and Residence, Section 4, of the PIAA
By-Laws, Principal to Principal sign off. All Ayes
ITEM 10 A
motion was made by Bill King, seconded by Maureen Williams, to approve the
immediate eligibility of James O’Farrell, from Chesterton (IND) to Crestwood,
in accordance with Article VI, Transfers and Residence, Section 4, of the PIAA
By-Laws, Principal to Principal sign off. All Ayes
ITEM 11 A
motion was made by Tim Hopkins, seconded by Brian Durkin, to approve the
immediate eligibility of Stephen Postupak, From Dallas to Scranton Prep, in
accordance with Article VI, Transfers and Residence, Section 4, of the PIAA
By-Laws, Principal to Principal sign off. All Ayes
ITEM 12 A
motion was made by Bill King, seconded by Ron Collins, to approve the immediate
eligibility of Victoria Harnisch Di Sibiero, Brazil to Wallenpaupack, in
accordance with Atricle VII, Foreign Exchange Students, of the PIAA By-Laws. All
Ayes
ITEM 13 Chairman
Majikes announced that the schedule for the Baseball Championships will be
determined at the next Baseball Steering Committee meeting which will be held
on April 9th.
ITEM 14 Chairman
Majikes reported that a member school had contacted him and self-reported that
a member of their winter coaching staff had violated Article XII (Athletic
Relations) Section 2 (Practices) limited to 6 days per calendar week. They
reported that their team had practiced or played from January 26th
through February 6th without a day off. After discussion, it was
decided that the school had reported the incident properly and had handled the
matter in a satisfactory fashion.
ITEM 15 Chairman
Majikes provided the members present with a copy of a letter received from a
member school addressing the actions of one of their winter sports’ coaches
following a PIAA sponsored contest this past season. All information was
shared with the committee regarding the handling of the matter by the school. After
discussion, it was determined that the matter had been handled appropriately
and no further action was required.
ITEM 16 Chairman
Majikes reviewed the summary of the January PIAA State Board. A complete
review of the summary of that meeting can be found on the District II website.
ITEM 17 A
motion was made by Eric Emmerich, seconded by Dave Novrocki, to approve the
cooperative sponsorship in the sport of Varsity Baseball between Berwick
(District II) and Columbia County Christian (District IV).
ITEM 17 At
5:15 p.m. the meeting was halted in order to move into Executive Session for a
hearing regarding an incident at the May 11, 2017 Baseball contest between
Pittston Area and Wyoming Valley West. Following the conclusion of that closed
hearing at 6:45 p.m., the committee returned to the regular meeting.
ITEM 18 Bill
Schoen reported that arrangements have been made for District II’s Annual
Business Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, April 18th, beginning at
8:30 a.m. at Arcaro & Genel’s in Old Forge. Championship plaques and
sportsmanship awards will be available for all member schools at that time.
ITEM 19 A
motion was made by Pat Patte, seconded by Maureen Williams, to adjourn the
meeting. All Ayes
Meeting was adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Mike
Ognosky
Mike Ognosky
District II Secretary
NEXT MEETING WILL BE ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11TH
AT 4:15 P.M AT SCRANTON HIGH SCHOOL.
