DISTRICT 9 COMMITTEE MEETING
JUNE 26, 2002
The District 9 Committee held the June 26, 2002 meeting at Aiello’s Café in Ridgway, PA.
Chairman Hoover called the meeting to order at 9:10 AM.
The following members were present: D.J. Bevevino, Roger Collins, Tony Flint, Terry Hoover, Jerry Linsenbigler, Jim Manners, Frank Palaggo, Aaron Straub, and Tom Wagner.
Dr. David Monsour (Superintendent of Schools), Mr. James Estep (High School Principal), and Mrs. Nancy Smoose (Athletic Director), provided the committee with an action plan to develop better sportsmanship at Brookville Area High School. The plan was required by the District 9 Committee to move Brookville Area High School’s wrestling program from suspension to probationary status.
Chairman Hoover thanked the Brookville Area School District for their attendance and presentation.
A motion was made by Tony Flint and seconded by Frank Palaggo for the committee to go into an executive session. The motion passed. A one-half hour executive session followed.
A motion was made by Aaron Straub and seconded by Larry Stiner to accept Brookville Area High School’s action plan for sportsmanship providing the changes discussed with the Brookville administration are made. The motion passed by a nine to one vote.
A motion was made by Tony Flint and seconded by Roger Collins to lift the suspension on the Brookville Area High School wrestling program and place the program on probation if the changes discussed in their action plan are made. The motion passed unanimously.
A motion was made by Tony Flint and seconded by Jerry Linsenbigler to accept the minutes of the April 3, 2002, the April 9, 2002, and the May 1, 2002 minutes. The motion passed.
A motion was made by Tony Flint and seconded by Roger Collins to accept the treasurer’s report. The motion carried.
A motion was made by Jim Manners and seconded by D.J. Bevevino to authorize the payment of bills. The motion passed.
The committee reviewed the amount District 9 pays individuals who direct District 9 events. After the review the following motions were made: A motion was made by Frank Palaggo and seconded by Tony Flint to accept the changes District 9 pays officials and officials` evaluators. The motion passed. A motion was made by Roger Collins and seconded by Frank Palaggo to accept the changes paid to sports` chairpersons. The motion carried. The motion was made by Tony Flint and seconded by Frank Palaggo to increase the mileage reimbursement from $0.30 to $0.35 per mile. The motion carried. A copy of the entire fees schedule is available upon request.
COMMUNICATIONS:
A letter was received from the Mid State Boys’ Volleyball Association.
The District 9 committee members who attended the PIAA Steering Committee Workshops provided reports. Motions passed by members of the steering committees are referred to the PIAA Board of Director as recommendations. For a steering committees’ recommendation to become part of the PIAA’s Handbook, the Board of Directors must pass the recommendation.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
The various sports chairmen gave the baseball, softball, and track reports.
Bob Tonkin presented the results of a survey given to track and field coaches concerning changes made in the format of the “AA” track and field meet over the past two years. A formal recommendation for changing the date of the “AA” meet will be made at the next District 9 meeting. The change will provide for a make-up date in case of inclement weather.
OLD BUSINESS:
The PIAA Board of Directors voted not to recognize cheerleading as a sport. Due to the action of the Board of Directors, the District 9 Committee cannot host a District 9 Cheerleading Tournament. To host a tournament or competition for a tournament not recognized by the PIAA is a violation of the PIAA Constitution.
A great amount of discussion centered on the sites and format of the District 9 Boys` and Girls` Golf Tournaments. A motion was made by Larry Stiner and seconded by Roger Collins to adopt the following sites for the 2002 through 2004 District 9 Boys’ and Girls’ Golf Tournaments.
GIRLS’ TOURNAMENTS:
2002 Pine Acres Country Club, Bradford October 7, 2002
2003 Emporium Country Club, Emporium TBA
2004 Grandview Country Club, Curwensville TBA
BOYS’ TOURNAMENTS:
2002 Pine Crest Country Club, Brookville September 30 and October 5
2003 Bavarian Hills Country Club, St. Marys TBA
2004 Pine Acres Country Club, Bradford TBA
A motion was made by Larry Stiner and seconded by Jerry Linsenbigler for the girls’ tournament to be an 18 holes tournament. The motion passed.
A motion was made by Frank Palaggo and seconded by Tony Flint for the boy’ tournament to be an 18 holes tournament with the top 8 medalists and ties play an additional 9 holes of competition. The motion failed by a 3 to 6 vote.
A motion was made by Roger Collins and seconded by Larry Stiner for the boys’ tournament to be and 18 holes tournament (Monday) with the top golfers playing an additional 18 holes on a non school day (Saturday). The motion passed by an 8 to 1 vote.
The wrestling committee will meet to discuss the District 9 wrestling tournament agreement with Clarion University. The committee consists of Larry Stiner, Terry Hoover, Jerry Linsenbigler, Frank Palaggo, and Bob Tonkin.
NEW BUSINESS:
Any up-dates for the 2002 – 2003 District 9 Handbook should be in the hands for Aaron Straub by July 31, 2002.
The District 9 hearing process was reviewed and will continue to be discussed at future meetings.
A motion was made by D.J. Bevevino and seconded by Aaron Straub to hire Tom Elling as the District 9 webmaster and Barry Kline as the District 9 “server.” The motion passed.
The next District 9 Committee meeting will be at 9:30 AM, on August 14, 2002, and at Elk County Catholic High School.
The meeting adjourned at 3:30 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Robert J. Tonkin,
District 9 Secretary
Due to large number of checks written between April and June, a summary of the District 9 financial status is provided.
SAVINGS ACCOUNT: $35,000.00
CHECKING ACCOUNT:
BEGINNING BALANCE: $33,641.83
TOTAL DEPOSITS: $12,550.00
TOTAL CHECKS WRITTEN: $27,582.98
(CHECK #’S 4689-4914)
CLOSING BALANCE: $18,608.85