Meeting was convened at 4:20 p.m. by Chairman Majikes
ITEM 1 Chairman Majikes called the meeting to order at 4: p.m.
Absent but accounted for: Jeff Gregory, Mike Ognosky, Vito Quaglia, Chris Thomas
ITEM 2 A motion was made by Maureen Williams, seconded by Mike Costanza, to approve the minutes of the November 16, 2011 meeting. All Ayes
ITEM 3 Frank Victor presented the Treasurer’s Report for December, 2011. Following the report, a motion was made by Jay Starnes, seconded by Mike Costanza, approving the report as delivered. All Ayes
ITEM 4 The Committee received a request from a member school to investigate an incident at a member school soccer game regarding the actions of a game official. Chairman Majikes will report back to the committee at a future meeting.
ITEM 5 The Committee reviewed the current list of disqualifications for athletes
and coaches as well as the school reports required by PIAA. The Committee tabled a review of soccer disqualifications from a member school until a future meeting.
ITEM 6 The Committee reviewed a report from a member school regarding the actions taken by that school’s Board of Education in over ruling an administrative decision on the suspension of an athlete from competition. The Committee directed the Chairman to invite representatives from that Board to a future meeting to discuss the action taken.
ITEM 7 The Committee reviewed materials submitted by Hanover Area and Nanticoke Area regarding a post-game incident following a recent football game. Following the review, a motion was made by Maureen Williams, seconded by Pat Patte, that a letter be sent to the administrations of both schools commending them for their investigations into the matter and subsequent actions. All Ayes
ITEM 8 The Committee reviewed materials presented by Dallas regarding the recent actions of a member of their coaching staff and directed that the Chairman request that representatives from Dallas attend a future Committee meeting to discuss their actions.
ITEM 9 A motion was made by Eric Emmerich, seconded by Chris Gegaris, providing immediate eligibility to Yvonne Beck, Germany to Tunkhannock, in accordance with Article VII, Foreign Exchange Students, of the PIAA By-Laws. All Ayes
ITEM 10 A motion was made by Jay Starnes, seconded by Jim Higgins, providing immediate eligibility to Anthony DeLucca, Holy Cross to Old Forge, in accordance with Article VI, Transfers, Residence, Recruiting, Principal to Principal sign off, of the PIAA By-Laws. All Ayes
ITEM 11 A motion was made by Danielle Adams, seconded by Bill Schoen, providing immediate eligibility to Randy Rachko, Holy Cross to Old Forge, in accordance with Article VI, Transfers, Residence, Recruiting, Principal to Principal sign off, of the PIAA By-Laws. All Ayes
ITEM 12 A motion was made by Pat Patte, seconded by Dric Emmerich, providing immediate eligibility to Liam Caplette, Delaware Valley to Wallenpaupack, in accordance with Article VI, Transfers, Residence, Recruiting, Principal to Principal sign off, of the PIAA By-Laws. All Ayes
ITEM 13 A motion was made by Mike Costanza, seconded by Jay Starnes, providing immediate eligibility to Christina Nash, Berwick to Coughlin, in accordance with Article VI, Transfers, Residence, Recruiting, Principal to Principal sign off, of the PIAA By-Laws. All Ayes
ITEM 14 A motion was made by Jim Higgins, seconded by Eric Emmerich, approving a request from Scranton and West Scranton to play an 11th football game in 2012 to be scheduled on Thanksgiving Day. All Ayes
ITEM 15 A motion was made by Danielle Adams, seconded by Bill King, to amend
the minutes of the October 19, 2011 meeting as discussed. All Ayes
ITEM 16 The Committee held a discussion regarding the sites for the 2012 District
II Wrestling Championships. The Chairman was directed to contact
Lake-Lehman confirming the availability of their Junior-Senior High
School as a potential site.
ITEM 14 A motion was made by Pat Patte, seconded by Maureen Williams, to adjourn the meeting.
Meeting was adjourned at 6:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Mike Ognosky
Mike Ognosky
District II Secretary