NEBRASKA SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION

OFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF CONTROL

The Board of Control met in special session on September 10, 2007, via teleconference call, 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

Dr. Jim Tenopir, Executive Director; Debra Velder, Associate Director; Tom Sandberg, Axtell High School Superintendent; Doug Hinze, Axtell High School Principal and parent Dave Casper were also in attendance.

Chairman Dallas Watkins called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.

The purpose of the meeting was for Axtell High School to appeal the Executive Director’s denied domicile hardship ruling for student Micahe Casper. Following a presentation of the evidence, those representing the student provided clarifying information and answers to Board members’ questions.

It was moved by Bob Reznicek, seconded by Kent Halley, to enter executive session at 10:30 a.m. to discuss evidence regarding verification of a legal domicile change. Motion Carried, 6-0. It was moved by Terry Kenealy, seconded by Max Kroger, to exit executive session at 11:00 a.m. Motion Carried, 6-0.

On a motion by Terry Kenealy, seconded by Kent Halley, the Board determined that a permanent domicile change has occurred and that Macahe Casper should be eligible immediately at Axtell High School. Motion Carried, 4 For (I, IV, V, VI), 2 Against (II, III).

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 11:10 a.m.

Debra Velder

Associate Director