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, Joe Lalli, Tony Rusnak, Ross Scarantino
District II Solicitor Present: Donald Rogers
Consultants Present: Delores Dalickas, Phil Latinski
ITEM 2 The following representatives from Blue Ridge High School were present at the request of the District II Committee to address concerns regarding the alleged scheduling of softball practices out of season during the 2005-2006 school year: John Manchester (High School Principal), Jim Corse(Athletic Director), Bob Pavelski (Softball Coach). A discussion was held regarding the Blue Ridge web site listing of softball practices at times that constituted an out of season violation and the Blue Ridge personnel present addressed those concerns. Following the presentation and committee discussion, the Secretary was asked to send a letter to Blue Ridge requesting that Mr. Manchester, the Principal of Blue Ridge High School, respond in writing to the District Committee outlining the procedures that will be put in place to prevent any further concerns regarding this issue. That response must be sent to Chairman Majikes prior to the next regular District Committee meeting scheduled for October 18, 2006.
ITEM 3 Carmen Ambrosino asked the District Committee to consider the distribution of a pamphlet to all the member schools in District II that would provide all varsity coaches with strategies and information on dealing with the concerns of drug and alcohol utilization by their student-athletes. The publications would benefit coaches in assisting in dealing with the use of both recreational and performance enhancing substance use by their players. The publication would be available for a minimal cost.
Following the presentation and discussion, a motion was made by Tom Finan, seconded by Tom Jenkins, that the District purchase the required number of pamphlets for all Varsity coaches at District II member schools for the 2006-2007 school year. All Ayes
ITEM 4 A motion was made by Ray Lowery, seconded by Maureen Williams, to approve the minutes of the August 23, 2006 meeting. All Ayes
ITEM 5 Frank Victor, District II Secretary, presented the treasurer’s report. The starting fund balance for 2006-2007, as of July 1st, was $124,815.02. The current fund balance includes total Certificates of Deposit of $65,807.53 and total Savings and Checking balances of $58,704.57, for a total current fund balance of $124,512.10.
A motion was made by Mike Costanza, seconded by Tom Jenkins, to approve the treasurer’s report as submitted. All Ayes
ITEM 6 A discussion was held regarding a number of disqualification reports received from the September 9, 2006 football game between Tunkhannock and Dallas held at Dallas High School. In total, four student-athletes were ejected from the contest (2 from each team). Following the discussion, the committee instructed the secretary to send a letter to each school requiring that they provide a written explanation of the events leading to the ejections to Chairman Majikes prior to the next scheduled board meeting on October 18, 2006. Furthermore, the committee instructed the secretary to request any physical evidence of the incident (game films, etc.) of the schools to assist the committee in its investigation of the incident. The committee will then review the information provided at its next meeting.
ITEM 7 SPORTS REPORTS:
a.) Cross Country (Bill King): Bill reviewed the format for the upcoming Cross Country Championships, both Junior High and Varsity. The format is now available on the website.
b.) Volleyball (Maureen Williams): Maureen announced she will have the Girls’ Volleyball District Championship information to member schools shortly.
c.) Field Hockey (Tom Finan): Tom announced that the Field Hockey district information has been made available to all member schools on the district website.
d.) Soccer (Ray Lowery): Ray distributed and reviewed the format for the Boys’ District Championships as well as the Fall Girls’ Soccer Championships. Information is available on the web site.
e.) Football (Tom Jenkins): Tom reviewed the football format for the upcoming District and Sub Regional playoffs. Updated standing and point totals are available to member schools on the web site.
f.) Golf (Tony Rusnak): Tony reviewed the District format for the upcoming individual and team championships.
ITEM 8 The following transfer requests were approved in accordance with Article VI, Section 8, of the PIAA By-Laws, all paperwork in order:
a.) A motion was made by Frank Victor, seconded by Danielle DePietro, to approve the eligibility of Robert Rozuch-Zengal, Scranton Prep to Lakeland, in accordance with Article VI, Section 8, of the PIAA By-Laws, principal to principal sign off. All Ayes
b.) A motion was made by Jim Higgins, seconded by Don Kanavy, to approve the eligibility of Doug Koziel, Bishop O’Reilly to Wyoming Valley West, in accordance with Article VI, Section 8, of the PIAA By-Laws, principal to principal sign off. All Ayes
c.) A motion was made by Bill King, seconded by Jim Marcks, to approve the eligibility of Ryan Geffert, Bishop O’Reilly to Wyoming Valley West, in accordance with Article VI, Section 8, of the PIAA By-Laws, principal to principal sign off. All Ayes
d.) A motion was made by Maureen Williams, seconded by Mike Costanza, to approve the eligibility of John Volpe, Old Forge to Bishop Hannan, in accordance with Article VI, Section 8, of the PIAA By-Laws, principal to principal sign off. All Ayes
e.) A motion was made by Phil Cappellini, seconded by Tom Jenkins, to approve the eligibility of Julie Arowcavage, Wyoming Seminary to Wyoming Valley West, in accordance with Article VI, Section 8, of the PIAA By-Laws, principal to principal sign off. All Ayes
f.) A motion was made by Frank Galicki, seconded by Jim Marcks, to approve the eligibility of Margaret McCormick, Wyoming Valley West to Bishop Hoban, in accordance with Article VI, Section 8, of the PIAA By-Laws, principal to principal sign off. All Ayes
g.) A motion was made by Bill King, seconded by Frank Victor, to approve the eligibility of Joseph White, Carbondale to Pittston Area, in accordance with Article VI, Section 8, of the PIAA By-Laws, principal to principal sign off. All Ayes
h.) A motion was made by Bill King, seconded by Don Kanavy, to approve the eligibility of Brian Weiscarger, Coughlin to Bishop Hoban, in accordance with Article VI, Section 8, of the PIAA By-Laws, principal to principal sign off. All Ayes
i.) A motion was made by Tom Finan, seconded by Bill King, to approve the eligibility of Hope Krolewski, Coughlin to Bishop Hoban, in accordance with Article VI, Section 8, of the PIAA By-Laws, principal to principal sign off. All Ayes
j.) A motion was made by Frank Galicki, seconded by Tom Jenkins, to approve the eligibility of Calli Berryman, Bishop O’Reilly to Bishop Hoban, in accordance with Article VI, Section 8, of the PIAA By-Laws, principal to principal sign off. All Ayes
k.) A motion was made by Tom Finan, seconded by Jim Marcks, to approve the eligibility of Linnae Aufiere, Bishop O’Reilly to Bishop Hoban, in accordance with Article VI, Section 8, of the PIAA By-Laws, principal to principal sign off. All Ayes
ITEM 9 The following Foreign Exchange Student eligibility requests were approved in accordance with Article VII of the PIAA By-Laws, all paperwork in order
a.) A motion was made by Mike Costanza, seconded by Frank Galicki, to approve eligibility for Marianne Ytreland, Norway to Lakeland. All Ayes
b.) A motion was made by Bill King, seconded by Don Kanavy, to approve eligibility for Jorge Andre Cabeza, Spain to Lake-Lehman. All Ayes
c.) A motion was made by Jim Higgins, seconded by Maureen Williams, to approve eligibility for Jan Lehman, Germany to Crestwood. All Ayes
d.) A motion was made by Tom Jenkins, seconded by Frank Victor, to approve eligibility for Felipe Mattos, Brazil to West Scranton. All Ayes
e.) A motion was made by Phil Cappellini, seconded by Ray Lowery, to approve eligibility for Stefano Burzio, Italy to Wilkes-Barre Meyers. All Ayes
f.) A motion was made by Tom Finan, seconded by Jim Marcks, to approve eligibility for Alexander Ding, Germany to Wilkes-Barre Meyers. All Ayes
g.) A motion was made by Bill King, seconded by Tom Finan, to approve eligibility for Jana Hohnsbehn, Germany to Wyoming Valley West. All Ayes
ITEM 10 Chairman Majikes reviewed the upcoming changes in the District II
website which will be initiated within the next few days. The site will be maintained within District II by District II personnel. The site will continue to be located at www.piaad2.org and will also be accessible through the District II link currently available on the PIAA main website located at www.piaa.org.
ITEM 11 Chairman Majikes updated the District Committee on the continuing discussion regarding the PIAA approval of boys’ lacrosse as a sponsored sport in Pennsylvania.
ITEM 12 There are currently two vacancies on the District II Committee caused by the recent retirements of Jim Sabatini and Bob Okrasinski. Those vacancies have been advertised on the District II web page and are available for interested southern schools. One of the vacancies will be filled by a Wilkes-Barre School District School and the other will be filled by a Wyoming Valley Conference member school. If you are a principal in one of those areas and are interested, please submit a letter of interest and brief resume to Frank Majikes no later than October 10, 2006.
ITEM 13 Chairman Majikes explained to the members of the District Committee that they will be receiving financial forms and a copy of the pay scale for workers at District Championship events shortly.
ITEM 14 A motion was made by Bill King, seconded by Higgins, to raise the individual entrance fee for District Championship events from $6 to $7 effective immediately. All Ayes
ITEM 15 A motion was made by Tom Finan, seconded by Frank Victor, to adjourn the meeting. All Ayes
Meeting was adjourned at 6:02 p.m.