NEBRASKA SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION

OFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF CONTROL

The Board of Control met March 5, 2008, at the Association Office, Lincoln, Nebraska, with members present as follows.

District I -- Terry Kenealy, York

District II -- Dr. Bob Reznicek, Omaha Westside

District III -- Jay Bellar, Battle Creek

District IV -- Max Kroger, Ord

District V -- Dr. Dallas Watkins, Dundy County-Stratton

District VI -- Kent Halley, Mitchell

Also in attendance were Rick Moses, Department of Education liaison; Stu Pospisil, Omaha World Herald; Ron Powell, Lincoln Journal-Star; Dr. Peg Naylon, Omaha Public Schools; Athletic Director Kelley Hood, Millard North High School; Millard North parents Laura and Rick Holmes; Crete High School Principal Tim Conway, student Alex Crouse and parent Michelle Crouse.

Chairman Dallas Watkins called the meeting to order at 8:05 a.m.

1. It was moved by Kent Halley, seconded by Jay Bellar, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Items in the Consent Agenda included approval of the following: the meeting agenda as presented; minutes of the February 13, 2008, regular meeting; February 2008 financial statements; and the cooperative sponsorship renewals for Wood River and Shelton High Schools in boys and girls cross country; Ashland-Greenwood and Elmwood-Murdock High Schools in girls golf; and Kearney and Kearney Catholic High Schools in boys and girls swimming and diving. Motion Carried, 6-0.

2. Millard North High School appeared before the Board to allow a presentation by a parent regarding dual participation in high school and club activities during the high school season of the sport.

3. Crete High School appeared before the Board to determine whether a female student should be permitted to participate both in softball in the fall and baseball this spring. It was moved by Terry Kenealy, seconded by Bob Reznicek, based on different skills utilized in softball and baseball, that girls be permitted to participate in softball and baseball. Motion Carried, 6-0.

4. The Board discussed the construction of the new building and the status of the sales of the current building.

5. It was moved by Bob Reznicek, seconded by Kent Halley, to proceed with a 6-site format for the 2008 and 2009 State Volleyball Championships. Motion Carried, 6-0.

6. It was moved by Kent Halley, seconded by Max Kroger, to enter Executive Session at 9:40 a.m. to discuss sponsorship valuation and staff compensation. Motion Carried, 6-0. It was moved by Kent Halley, seconded by Terry Kenealy, to exit Executive Session at 11:10 a.m. Motion Carried, 6-0.

7. It was moved by Bob Reznicek, seconded by Max Kroger, to approve staff salaries and benefits for 2008-09 as presented and negotiated. Motion Carried, 6-0.

8. The Board discussed the 2008 NFHS Summer Meeting expenditures and allocations for Board and Staff.

9. Dr. Tenopir reported on infractions by member schools that resulted in sanctions. Leigh High School suited and played 14 boys basketball players in a sub-district game, the school was issued a letter of reprimand.

10. The Board discussed upcoming state championship site selection proposals to take place at the April meeting.

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 11:35 a.m.

Debra Velder, Associate Director