Approved the agenda as presented.

Approved the minutes of the March 9, 2006 Board of Directors meeting and the March 14-15 Appeals Committee meeting.

Approved the general consent items as presented.

w Nonfaculty Coaches Approved (By-Law 124) (See web site for current listing)

w Transfer Waiver Applications (By-Law 238.3-a-9) (Duplicate school names indicates an additional transfer(s) student(s) for that school): Clarkton, Glendale, Hickman, McCluer North, Odessa, Park Hills Central, Pembroke Hill, Raytown, Richmond, Ursuline Academy, Valley Park, Villa Duchesne, Winston.

w Transfer Hardship Applications (By-Law 238.3-a-8) (Duplicate school names indicates an additional transfer(s) student(s) for that school): Affton, Bakersfield, Bevier, Blue Springs Freshman Center, Boonville, Bourbon, Bourbon, Camdenton, Carthage Jr. High, Carthage Jr. High, Central (Cape Girardeau), Central (New Madrid County), Central (Park Hills), Charleston, Francis Howell, Francis Howell Central, Francis Howell North, Fredericktown, Ft. Zumwalt South, Ft. Zumwalt West, Gideon, Grandview, Hazelwood Central, Hickman, Hickman, Jasper, Jasper, Kickapoo, Lawson, Liberty, Lincoln County, Lindbergh, Lindbergh, Lutheran North, Marquette, Marshfield, McCluer, New Bloomfield, North Kansas City, Oak Park, Oak Park, Oak Park, Owensville, Owensville, Owensville, Parkway North, Parkway South, Rock Bridge, Rock Bridge, Rockwood Summit, Scott City, St. Charles, St. Clair, St. Dominic, St. Dominic, St. John the Baptist, St. Mary’s, St. Pius X (Festus), St. Pius X (Festus), St. Pius X (KC), Union, Union, Warrensburg, Wellington-Napoleon, Windsor (Imperial).

w Self-Reported Violations and/or Requests for Lesser Penalties (By-Law 910):

w Recommend action by school be accepted with reprimand issued and administration acknowledged for self-reporting - Crest Ridge - Self-reported an inadvertent violation of By-Law 341-a, a player participated in six quarters in a day, school will forfeit the varsity contest to the opponent and take steps to prevent future violation; Dixon - Self-reported an inadvertent violation of By-Law 341-a, a player participated in six quarters in a day. School will forfeit the varsity contest to the opponent; Don Bosco Charter - Self-reported a violation of By-Laws 213 and 238, an academically ineligible transfer student played in three games as an ineligible player, school forfeited the games and will withhold the student from the first three games of the 2006-07 basketball season for which he would otherwise be eligible, school filed incorrect transfer form after the season on the student and will now complete the correct transfer form.

w Recommend action by school be accepted and administration acknowledged for self-reporting with no further action - Cassville M.S. - Self-reported an inadvertent violation of By-Law 235, nonschool basketball team played in one game in which periodically all players on the court were from one school, the school administration will withhold the students from one basketball game during the 2006-07 season and improve communications with parents and student; Kennett M.S. - Self-reported an inadvertent violation of By-Law 235, school baseball players practiced with a nonschool baseball team during the school season, school will withhold players from contests that equal the number of nonschool practices each participated in; Meadville - Self-reported an inadvertent violation of By-Law 235, nonschool basketball team played one game in which periodically all players on the court were from one school, the school administration counseled the parents and corrected the situation immediately to be in compliance with the nonschool competition regulations .

w Chaminade High School - Participation of a student in the Easter Bowl ITF (tennis) in Palm Springs, CA, April 11-16, 2006 (By-Law 235.4-b)

w Central High School (Cape Girardeau) - Participation of a student in the USGA U.S. District Qualifying Golf Tournament (By-Law 235.4-b-2), May 9, 2006

w Whitfield High School - Participation of a student in the USGA U.S. District Qualifying Golf Tournament (By-Law 235.4-b-2), May 9, 2006

Kindhart presented a tabled item from the September 28, 2005 meeting of the MSHSAA Sportsmanship/Citizenship Committee for follow-up. The language presented by the committee as a potential change to the continuous standing policy in basketball was discussed. The Board noted that 84% of Annual Questionnaire respondents favored additional follow-up on this topic by the Board or the Sportsmanship Advisory Committee.

Determined to keep recommendation No. 3 from the September 28, 2005 meeting of the Sportsmanship/Citizenship Advisory Committee tabled, take this proposed language to the Basketball Advisory Committee for feedback, and include this proposal on the list of topics for the 2006-07 Area Meetings.

Long reported that the MSHSAA Software/Web Redesign Project continued to progress with the Schools Program component in development. He noted the progress made during the first two development meetings with the system designer, and the plans to include member school administrators as part of review and pilot groups during the 2006-07 school year.

Binggeli reported on the status of the Wellston School District by DESE and how that might affect the district’s membership status with the MSHSAA. He noted that DESE has postponed until April 20 official actions on the status of the Wellston School District. He said that DESE’s recommendation will be to classify Wellston as something other than unaccredited and that a follow-up report will be presented to the MSHSAA Board in June.

Binggeli also presented the Board with an inquiry from the Wellston superintendent asking for an official opinion on students wanting to play football at Ritenour or Normandy but who attend Eskridge. Schroeder noted that students who leave a school due to its unaccredited status may play immediately at an accredited school, but they have to make a full transfer.

Confirmed staff’s interpretation that students attending Eskridge High School and wishing to play football at Ritenour or Normandy could not do so without a complete transfer.

Pleimann reported to the Board regarding feedback about the MSHSAA Wrestling Championships’ move to Mizzou Arena. He stated that discussions with the University of Missouri were positive in terms of retaining the Wrestling Championships at Mizzou Arena.

Long also noted that Board member Kinder and the member schools in his district are very interested in pursuing an MSHSAA championship event for the Kansas City area.

Chase suggested obtaining a written memo of understanding with the University to ensure our opportunity to keep the wrestling event at Mizzou Arena. Long will pursue the memo of understanding.

Garner reported on the status of the Board’s request to meet with Marshfield High School representatives regarding violations in their girls soccer program. He noted that coach Paulsell was currently not teaching or coaching at Marshfield, and although she is eligible to return to work on a part-time basis in the coming weeks, it is uncertain if she would be able to work due to her husband’s health. Long reiterated that if the coach is not available to meet with the Board, staff needs clarification from the Board on how to proceed. Long also reminded the Board that the penalties for the students involved had been resolved by the Board previously.

Resolved that representatives of the Marshfield administration be present at the June 14 meeting of the MSHSAA Board of Directors and that Coach Paulsell also attend, if possible. If Coach Paulsell is unable to attend in person, she should appear via conference call.

Davis reported on the status of the Board request regarding sanctioned event financial reports at the KMOX Shootout in St. Louis. She stated that event organizer Keith Pickett had not filed a financial report for the event the past two years, but that a recent contact from Gohn had resulted in those reports being submitted to staff.

Blase reported on a tabled item from the 2005 meeting of the MSHSAA Basketball Advisory Committee regarding use of a “Do Not Prefer List” when selecting contest officials. He noted that the proposal would permit coaches to provide the names of two officials on their recommendation form they did not wish to use. This type of list is used in sports other than basketball. The Officials Advisory Committee went on record opposing this list. Gohn said that in the St. Louis Suburban Conference, they have such a list. Edwards said that it works the other way for officials to refuse a game at a school they don’t like, and schools should have the same option.

Resolved to implement the Non-Preferred Officials List for the sport of basketball with a maximum of two persons per school.

Approved the January and February 2006 financial statements as presented.

Approved the 2006 budget adjustments as presented.

As requested by the Board at their March meeting, Long presented information regarding the potential impact of increasing district ticket prices by one dollar. The impetus of this question was the desire of the Board to fund use of three-person officiating crews for basketball districts and to ensure district basketball host sites and managers receive some remuneration for their efforts. Long reported that a one dollar increase in district ticket prices for all sports would generate an additional $330,000 in ticket revenue annually and that a one dollar increase only in district basketball tickets would generate approximately $187,000 in additional ticket revenue annually. Blase reported that the district basketball ticket price has not increased in over 15 years.

Resolved to increase the ticket price for district basketball admission from $3 to $4, beginning in 2006-07.

As requested by the Board at their March meeting, Long presented information regarding the potential financial impact of expanding usage of three-person officiating crews during the basketball playoffs. The Board had received at the March 2006 meeting, recommendations from the Athletic Directors Advisory Committee to use 3-person officiating crews in all classes and at all levels of the MSHSAA district and state basketball playoffs, and for the MSHSAA to pay the costs of the third officials used in district play for all classes in which the MSHSAA required the use of 3-person officiating crews in later playoff rounds for the class. Long reported that the added cost to the MSHSAA of using and paying for 3-person officiating crews in all district games in all classes would approximate $68,000.00 annually. The Board engaged in substantial discussion regarding the use of three officials, including the potential for shortages of officials, the possibilities of using one three person crew for both district semifinal games, the possibility of using three person crews beginning with sectionals in all classes, the impact on the regular season for class 1-3 schools, whether class 1 and 2 schools wanted three person crews in the playoffs, and the quality of officiating with three person crews. Pleimann noted that the Officials Advisory Committee has also gone on record in support of three person crews at all levels of the basketball championships, and for all classes.

Determined that MSHSAA pay for three officials for all levels of basketball in Class 4 and 5 levels and assess other classifications at the June 14, 2006 meeting.

Directed staff to investigate the financial impact of modifying district managers’ fees and bring the findings to the Board at its June 2006 meeting with budget discussions.

Long discussed general matters regarding the 2006-07 MSHSAA Budget which will be presented to the Board at the June meeting.

Long reviewed the findings of the Internal Revenue Service audit of MSHSAA’s supplemental retirement plan for the year ending June 30, 2004. He stated that the audit was held on March 20. The only recommendation from the IRS field representative was for the Association to secure a fidelity bond to insure the conduct of the MSHSAA staff in regard to the supplemental retirement plan. This recommendation is being implemented at a nominal cost.

Binggeli reported on seven recommendations from the March 13, 2006 meeting of the Coaches Advisory Committee. He asked for support from the Board on scheduling an additional meeting of the committee on May 10 for the purpose of finalizing the details of implementing the Missouri Coaches Association for the 2006-07 school year. The committee’s goal is for the statewide Coaches Association to evolve into its own entity, similar to the MIAAA.

Approved all seven recommendations of the March 13, 2006 meeting of the Coaches Advisory Committee. (See elsewhere in this issue)

Pleimann reported on the 10 recommendations of the March 22, 2006 meeting of the Officials Advisory Committee. The recommendations of the committee included significant revisions to the officials rating process and its officiating phases; treating these revisions as a point of emphasis at next year’s rules meetings; and recommendation for Board approval for a bi-annual meeting of representatives of the state’s local officials associations to discuss the MSHSAA Certified Local Officials Association program and educational materials. Urhahn expressed support of this concept.

Approved Items 1, 4, 5, 7, 8 and 10, deny Items 2, 3 and 6, and table Item 9 from the March 22 meeting of the Officials Advisory Committee. (See elsewhere in this issue)

Binggeli presented eight recommendations from the April 5, 2006 meeting of the Sports Medicine Advisory Committee. Because the meeting was held two days prior to the Board meeting, minutes were not yet completed, but he recommended the Board take action on items 5 and 6 and table the other recommendations until the June 2006 Board meeting. These two items include editing of the MSHSAA infectious disease policy and support of the proposed wrestling weight management program.

Approved Items 5 and 6 of the April 5, 2006 meeting of the Sports Medicine Advisory Committee and table items 1-4, 7-8 until the June 2006 Board meeting. (See elsewhere in this issue)

Pleimann presented six recommendations from the March 7, 2006 meeting of the Wrestling Advisory Committee. He also described the planned implementation of the Wrestling Weight Management Program for the 2006-07 school year. He noted that the cost of $30 per school would include a nutritional component, monitor weight and minimum wrestling weight, coaches’ membership in the National Wrestling Coaches Association, and other benefits, but does not include the testing of the students. He also reported that the national average is $5 per student to conduct the weight assessment test. Coaches and parents may be certified in the new program, but in Missouri they could not assess students from their own school(s). Assessors would have a 2-3 hour process to become certified, similar to a Mechanics Clinic, which would be an additional budget expense.

Determined to add the $30 NWCA program charge as a separate component to the schools’ activity fee cost for the sport of wrestling to cover expenses for the program.

Approved Items 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 and deny Item 5 from the March 7, 2006 meeting of the Wrestling Advisory Committee. (See elsewhere in this issue)

Schroeder presented the list of 37 MSHSAA Leadership Schools for the 2005-06 school year.

Binggeli reported that the Sports Medicine Advisory Committee discussed the NFHS’ Communicable Disease Policy which was derived primarily from the MSHSAA Board Policy on Communicable Disease and Skin Infections already in place.

Lewis stated that staph infections have been more prevalent this year, and the bottom line is students aren’t showering. Gohn said putting captains in charge of requiring showers can help address this problem. Binggeli reported that he and Pleimann attended a staph symposium in St. Louis and that educational posters will be sent to all member schools next year. Pleimann said this has been a point of emphasis in wrestling for the past couple years at rules meetings and will continue to be.

Kindhart presented a proposal for the establishment of a standing MSHSAA Media Advisory Committee to assist in the development of educational materials to schools, development of MSHSAA media policies and procedures and assist MSHSAA with various media issues as they arise. He noted that this has been successful in a number of other states and might create some positive rapport with media outlets around the state in giving them an active role in the process.

Approved the formation of a standing eight-member MSHSAA Media Advisory Committee, beginning in 2006-07. Board members will bring their recommendations for committee assignments to the June 2006 Board meeting.

MIAAA President Marlin Hammond discussed arrangements for the MIAAA Banquet on Sunday evening.

Accepted the resignation of official Danny Harris.

Binggeli reported on a self-reported violation of By-Law 125, Approval of Non-Faculty Coaches, by Chillicothe High School. He noted that Chillicothe used a nonfaculty coach at the MSHSAA Wrestling Championships, and this was discovered after an anonymous source submitted a photo of the individual that appeared in the local newspaper. The school had similar violations in 2002 and 2005. Gohn stated that he would like to see documentation on how the school’s athletic director presents rules and regulations to his coaching staff. In each case, the school self-reported after being notified by MSHSAA staff.

Issued a letter of reprimand to the athletic director and principal at Chillicothe High School for a violation of By-Law 125, require documentation of how the athletic director presents MSHSAA rules and regulations to his coaching staff, and require a written plan of action on how the school plans to avoid future violations.

Blase presented a participation issue to the Board for discussion. Blase explained that a school with both spring and fall softball inquired whether a student who is not part of the team, but playing with a nonschool team, could practice but not compete with the school team during the spring season. Board members discussed the various interpretations of team participation and team inclusion and practice.

Confirmed the staff’s interpretation that a student could not practice with the school team while participating with a nonschool team, even if that student had no intention of playing for the school team in interscholastic competition.

Binggeli reported that for the second year in a row, Callao Junior High did not join the MSHSAA during the spring/summer 2005 registration period, but waited until the spring of 2006 to request membership. The Board allowed the school to do this in the spring of 2005, but directed staff to monitor this situation. Callao has once again applied for membership in the spring of 2006 so it can participate in junior high track. However, the school likely participated against non-member schools in junior high basketball prior to requesting membership. Long reported that the MSHSAA Constitution dictates that a member school remains a member even if they pay or register after the registration deadlines, so Callao has been a member school throughout 2005-06. The school is now choosing to pay the late registration fee to be able to participate in track. Dorson stated that he didn’t feel Callao was trying to circumvent the by-laws, but was simply trying to get some participation opportunities for their track students, while retaining a basketball program that has to utilize sixth-graders to exist. Schroeder said it is common for K-8 districts to drop out of membership for 2-3 years and rejoin, due to fluctuations in participation numbers. She said schools that withdraw membership are required to present that in writing to MSHSAA. Callao is in effect a member school in suspended status.

Directed staff to document in writing with the administration of Callao K-8 that the school must become a member in 2006-07 or be considered a non-member school for the entire school year. Further, the school shall commit in writing its intentions for membership for the entire school year.

Accepted the written plan of action for monitoring nonfaculty coaches as presented by Glendale High School.

Davis reported that Oakville High School had attended a Jazz Festival that had not been sanctioned as required by MSHSAA By-Law 450. The school self-reported this violation and developed policies to monitor this situation and prevent future violations.

Accepted actions taken by Oakville High School to prevent future violations of MSHSAA By-Law 450.

Long presented the staff’s assessment that the 2005-2006 administrators’ rules meetings program, required by MSHSAA By-Law 102 a.1 & a.2 effective for the 2005-2006 school year, was not well administered. MSHSAA staff conducted rules meetings in conjunction with the MASSP Fall Conference, the January 2006 MSHSAA Area Meetings, and with the MASSP Spring Conference. Feedback received from the membership has focused on the lack of notice regarding the intended schedule, concerns regarding the information presented and the style of presentation, and the diminished focus on area meeting topics caused by combining the rules meetings with the area meetings, all generally against the backdrop that since the Association was requiring an additional meeting of all school administrators, the administrators deserved a better effort from the Association.

Determined to present the MSHSAA Rules Meetings at regularly-scheduled functions of member school principals and athletic administrators with supplemental meetings dates for those who do not participate in the MASSP or MIAAA programs. Further, a method of obtaining feedback from meeting attendees shall also be developed for the 2006-07 meetings.

Schroeder reported that schools with a common principal for grades 7-12 must register as a combined member under Article III, Section 2 of the Constitution. However some schools in this category currently retain separate memberships for their high school and their junior high school. In its manual system the Association has not attempted to monitor this nuance. Schroeder asked for confirmation and approval from the Board on making the new computer registration system compatible with the Constitution, which might affect the membership classification status of some schools. Schroeder noted that any change in membership status would be communicated in writing to the appropriate schools.

Directed staff to pursue the membership clarification procedures in the computer software development project.

Authorized staff to circulate to the Board the bidding summary for the souvenir vending contract for facsimile voting by the Board of Directors.

Approved the following 2006 summer schedule, beginning June 5 and ending August 4: Monday through Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The office will be staffed, but will not be open to the public on Fridays during this time period.

Pleimann reported on an incident involving the Pioneer Ridge Middle School boys basketball coach Mike Cooperider removing his team from competition during a contest against Grandview Middle School on January 17. The Independence School District has placed a letter of reprimand in the coach’s file, has determined not to reappoint him to his coaching duties and took action to not allow him to coach in any Independence Middle School program until he has served a one-game suspension for his conduct in this incident.

Accepted the action taken by the administration of Pioneer Ridge Middle School in the incident against Grandview Middle School on January 17, 2006, issue a letter of reprimand to coach Mike Cooperider for his conduct, and commend the school’s administration for the prompt and professional manner in which it has handled this incident. Motion passed 8-0.

Pleimann reported that the following schools have failed to submit winter 2005-06 officials ratings: Belton (girls basketball), Crossroads (boys and girls basketball), Lincoln College Prep (girls basketball), Mexico (wrestling), Northeast Vernon County (boys and girls basketball), St. Mary’s (Independence) (boys and girls basketball) and University Academy (girls basketball).

Placed the aforementioned schools on probation in the sports indicated for the 2006-07 school year for failure to submit their 2005-06 winter officials ratings, assess a fee of $50 per sport, and send a certified letter to the superintendent of each school indicating the consequences if the ratings forms are not received for a second consecutive year.

Resolved to renew the tournament play and catastrophic insurance policies provided by Mutual of Omaha.

Determined to renew MSHSAA’s 100-percent membership in the NFHS Officials Association through June 30, 2009.

Davis reported on a self-reported violation of By-Law 450 by DeSoto High School for participation in a non-sanctioned event at the Liberty Bowl in Memphis, Tenn. She noted that MSHSAA has made contact with the event coordinator and requested post-sanctioning approval of this event. The school has since developed a procedure to prevent the type of violation in the future.

Accepted the action taken by the school to prevent future violations of MSHSAA By-Law 450.

The Board reviewed informational materials: miscellaneous newspaper articles; 2005-06 Traditions program summary; MCCA correspondence.

The Board considered an appeal by documentation from Spokane High School, requesting a waiver of the Board Policy for Enrollment Verification and Release and Shared Students. The school indicated it has six students who did not live in the district counted on its high school enrollment and this had an impact on the school’s classification. This appeal was denied by the Appeals Committee.

Denied the appeal by Spokane High School for waiver of the Board Policy for Enrollment Verification and Release and Shared Students due to lack of evidence of a hardship.

Motion Winston, Gohn second to enter into closed session for matters involving legal actions or litigation involving MSHSAA including any confidential or privileged communications between the MSHSAA and its attorney. Section 610.021(1) R.S.Mo. Motion passed 8-0 on a roll call vote with Lewis, Sumy, Winston, Chase, Gohn, Edwards, Richards and Dorson voting yes.

Motion Edwards, Richards second to return to open session. Motion passed 8-0 on a roll call vote with Lewis, Sumy, Winston, Chase, Gohn, Edwards, Richards and Dorson voting yes.

No action was reported out of closed session.

Long presented information on the NFHS Summer Meeting.

Motion Sumy, Lewis second, to enter into closed session for matters of hiring, firing, disciplining or promotion of MSHSAA employees where personal information about an employee may be discussed or recorded. Section 610.021(3) R.S.Mo. Motion passed 7-0 on a roll call vote with Lewis, Sumy, Winston, Chase, Edwards, Richards and Dorson voting yes. (Gohn out for remainder of meeting).

Motion Edwards, Chase second, to return to open session. Motion passed 7-0 on a roll call vote with Lewis, Sumy, Winston, Chase, Edwards, Richards and Dorson voting yes.

The following was reported out of closed session:

Motion Edwards, Chase second, to make one-time additional compensation payments to staff in recognition of extra duties assumed during the interim period subsequent to the retirement of Executive Director Oakes. Additionally the Board set 2006-07 salary increases. Motion passed 7-0 on a roll call vote with Lewis, Sumy, Winston, Chase, Edwards, Richards and Dorson voting yes.

Motion Sumy, Lewis second, to enter into closed session for matters of involving the eligibility status of students where personally identifiable private information from a student’s educational record may be reviewed or discussed. Section 610.021(6 and/or 14) R.S.Mo.; 20 U.S.C. 1232g(b); 34 C.F.R. 99.1 et seq. Motion passed 7-0 on a roll call vote with Lewis, Sumy, Winston, Chase, Edwards, Richards and Dorson voting yes.

Motion Winston, Richards second, to return to open session. Motion passed 7-0 on a roll call vote with Lewis, Sumy, Winston, Chase, Edwards, Richards and Dorson voting yes.

The following was reported out of closed session:

Motion Richards, Winston second, to deny the appeal of Vianney High School for violation of By-Law 235.2-d and By-Law 102 by the actions of Coach Dave Gauvain on October 23, 2005, who provided “coaching” as described in By-Law 121 to students who will attend Vianney High School the following year. Motion passed 7-0 on a roll call vote with Lewis, Sumy, Winston, Chase, Edwards, Richards and Dorson voting yes.

Motion Richards, Winston second, to place the Vianney boys soccer program on probation for a three-year period, beginning in 2006-07, and direct the school to provide the MSHSAA executive staff with pertinent information on the soccer team, including eligibility rosters and information on incoming students — such as what teams they played on during their eighth-grade year and any other information requested by staff — beginning in 2006-07. Motion passed 7-0 on a roll call vote with Lewis, Sumy, Winston, Chase, Edwards, Richards and Dorson voting yes.

Motion Winston, Richards second, that Coach Dave Gauvain be suspended from coaching or attending the first five varsity games, the first tournament, and the entire MSHSAA district and state series for the 2006 season. Motion passed 7-0 on a roll call vote with Lewis, Sumy, Winston, Chase, Edwards, Richards and Dorson voting yes.

Motion Sumy, Winston second, that the principal and athletic director at Vianney shall meet during the first month of this probationary period with a MSHSAA staff member to review the conditions of their probation and review MSHSAA by-laws. Motion passed 7-0 on a roll call vote with Lewis, Sumy, Winston, Chase, Edwards, Richards and Dorson voting yes.

Motion Sumy, Winston second, to grant a lesser penalty than 365 days for the students who participated in the October 23 game with no period of ineligibility due to inadvertent violation on behalf of the students. Motion passed 6-1 on a roll call vote with Lewis, Sumy, Winston, Chase, Richards and Dorson voting yes and Edwards voting no.

Motion Edwards, Richards second, that any violation of the aforementioned conditions of Vianney’s probations shall require further review and potentially result in further penalties by the Board of Directors. Motion passed 7-0 on a roll call vote with Lewis, Sumy, Winston, Chase, Edwards, Richards and Dorson voting yes.

Motion Lewis, Edwards second, to deny the appeal of Scott County Central High School for violation of By-Law 216 by the actions of Coach David Heeb, who committed prohibited forms of persuasion or undue influence as described in By-Law 216 with students or parents of students attending Bell City High School to enroll at Scott County Central High School for the primary purposes of interscholastic activities. Motion passed 7-0 on a roll call vote with Lewis, Sumy, Winston, Chase, Edwards, Richards and Dorson voting yes.

Motion Richards, Winston second, to place the Scott County Central boys basketball program on probation for a period of three years during which the school must stay in compliance with MSHSAA rules and regulations. During this probationary period, the administration of Scott County Central shall meet with a representative of the MSHSAA executive staff to ensure compliance with MSHSAA Handbook and all paper work associated with basketball. Further, and all transfer forms shall be sent to the MSHSAA office, including all standard transfer forms. Motion passed 7-0 on a roll call vote with Lewis, Sumy, Winston, Chase, Edwards, Richards and Dorson voting yes.

Motion Edwards, Richards second, that from this date and throughout probationary period, Coach David Heeb shall not organize, conduct, supervise or attend any open school gymnasiums or other open school facilities for free play recreation activities as defined by the MSHSAA Handbook. Motion passed 7-0 on a roll call vote with Lewis, Sumy, Winston, Chase, Edwards, Richards and Dorson voting yes.

Motion Sumy, Winston second, that Coach David Heeb register for and attend the MSHSAA Sportsmanship Summit in Springfield on August 3. Motion passed 7-0 on a roll call vote with Lewis, Sumy, Winston, Chase, Edwards, Richards and Dorson voting yes.

Motion Edwards, Lewis second, that Scott County Central withhold Coach David Heeb from coaching or attending games during the 2006-07 junior high basketball season and the second semester of the high school season, beginning with the first day of school of the second semester. Motion passed 7-0 on a roll call vote with Lewis, Sumy, Winston, Chase, Edwards, Richards and Dorson voting yes.

Motion Edwards, Chase second, that any violations of the conditions of the school’s probation shall result in further hearing before the MSHAA Board of Directors and consideration of further sanctions for Scott County Central High School. Motion passed 7-0 on a roll call vote with Lewis, Sumy, Winston, Chase, Edwards, Richards and Dorson voting yes.

Schroeder updated the Board on various legislative matters.