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MINUTES EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING April 19, 2021 In accordance with Article 6, Section 3, Paragraph 1 of the Arizona Interscholastic Association, Inc. (AIA) Constitution, a regular meeting of the Executive Board was held on Monday, April 19, 2021 at 7007 N 18th Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85020 and via teleconference. President Toni Corona called the meeting to order at 8:30 am. Members in Attendance: William Duarte, 1A Conference (Superior High School) Ricky Greer, 2A Conference (Hopi High School) Toni Corona, CAA, 3A Conference (Safford High School) Jeannine Brandel, 4A Conference (Flagstaff High School) Jim Dean, 5A Conference (Dysart Unified School District) Zack Munoz, Ed.D, 6A Conference (Phoenix Union High School District) Tim Carter, Cognia (Yavapai County School Superintendent) Renee Regoli, Arizona Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (Queen Creek High School) Camille Casteel, Ed.D, Arizona School Administrators (Chandler Unified School District)* Jim Love, Arizona School Boards Association (Flowing Wells Unified School District) David Hines, AIA Executive Director AIA Staff Present: Mark Mignella, Legal Counsel Joe Paddock, Assistant Executive Director Tayler Coady, Executive Assistant Herman House, Human Resources Brian Gessner, State Commissioner of Officials Denise Doser, Director of Finance Brian Bolitho, Director of Business Development Dean Visser, Sports Administrator Dan Nero, Tournament Coordinator David Shapiro, Tournament Coordinator Tyler Cerimeli, Tournament Coordinator Ashley Gronewold, Tournament Coordinator* Seth Polansky, Sports Information Coordinator* Brandy Young, Tournament Processing and Operations Coordinator* Guests: Don Kile Shay Pausa* David Huffine* Corey Newland* Jay Campos* Shawn Rustad* *indicates attendance via Zoom Executive Board Meeting Minutes April 19, 2021 LEGAL COUNSEL REPORT On a motion duly made, seconded and carried, President Corona, in accordance with Article 6, Section 3, Paragraph 3, Subparagraph 2 of the AIA Constitution, called for the following Executive Sessions to receive report from legal counsel: 8:30am – 10:34am 12:07pm – 2:45pm COMMITTEE MEMBER NOMINATIONS – EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS (3A, 6A) In accordance with Article 6, Section 4, Paragraph 1 of the AIA Constitution, the Executive Board selected the following to serve as members for the 2021-2024 term: 3A Toni Corona – Assistant Principal / Athletic Director, Safford High School 6A Jennifer Burks – Assistant Principal / Athletic Director, Perry High School CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Executive Board approved the following consent agenda items: Approval of Minutes March 15, 2021 AIA Lifetime Passes 1. Amelia Holtsoi Window Rock 35 years 2. Connie Weaver Sabino 27 years 3. David Baker Flowing Wells 31 years Request for AIA Sanction/Intrastate and Interstate Activities – 2020-21 Master Calendar In accordance with Article 10, Section 1 of the AIA Bylaws, the Executive Board approved the sanction requests for the intrastate and interstate activities reflected in the 2020-2021 Master Calendar. The master calendar is posted online at http://www.aiaonline.org/calendar/?id=5. The Master Calendar, which is prepared by the AIA for its member schools, reflects activities (events) that have been sanctioned by the AIA Executive Board. It is the responsibility of each member school to limit its participation in these sanctioned activities to the maximum number of contests set forth in the AIA Bylaws. Conference/Region Meeting Minutes Southern Arizona AD Meeting Minutes – March 23, 2021 4A Conference Committee Meeting Minutes – March 30, 2021 5A Conference Committee Meeting Minutes – April 7, 2021 Page 2 of 8 Executive Board Meeting Minutes April 19, 2021 FINANCIAL REPORT In accordance with Article 6, Section 5, Paragraph 15 of the AIA Bylaws, the Executive Board approved the following financial report Financial Report for March 2021 MEMBERSHIP COMMENTS None CANCELLATION REQUESTS – CONTEST AND/OR PROGRAMS In accordance with Article 11, Section 4, Paragraph 3, Subparagraph 1 of the AIA Bylaws, the Executive Board approved the following cancellation request for a varsity, junior varsity, freshman program(s) that could have a bearing on regional or state playoffs: SCHOOL REQUESTING: HEREBY CONSENT: 1. Apache Junction VAR Boys’ Tennis Program 2. Arete Prep VAR Beach Volleyball Program 3. Baboquivari All Spring Sports 4. Bisbee VAR Boys/Girls Tennis Program / VAR Golf Program 5. Buckeye Union VAR Boys’ Tennis Program 6. Camelback VAR Boys’ Tennis Program 7. Carl Hayden VAR Boys’ Tennis Program 8. Catalina VAR Baseball / Softball Programs 9. Chinle All Spring Sports 10. Cholla VAR Boys’ Volleyball / Girls Tennis Programs 11. Desert Christian VAR Girls’ Tennis Program 12. Fountain Hills VAR Boys’ Volleyball Program 13. Gilbert Classical VAR Softball Program 14. Hopi All Spring Sports 15. Leading Edge VAR Softball Program 16. Lincoln Prep VAR Golf Program 17. Lourdes Catholic VAR Boys/Girls’ Tennis Program 18. North VAR Boys’ Volleyball Program 19. Northland Prep VAR Boys’ Tennis Program 20. Palo Verde VAR Boys’ Volleyball / Baseball Program 21. Pueblo VAR Boys’ Tennis Program 22. Rock Point All Spring Sports 23. San Carlos All Spring Sports 24. San Miguel VAR Softball Program 25. San Simon VAR Softball Program 26. Santa Rita VAR Softball Program 27. Sedona Red Rock VAR Boys’ Tennis Program 28. Sequoia Charter VAR Baseball / Softball Programs 29. South Mountain VAR Boys’ Tennis Program 30. St. Mary’s VAR Boys’ Tennis Program 31. St. Michael VAR Baseball Program 32. Valley Sanders All Spring Sports 33. Veritas Prep VAR Softball Program 34. Youngker VAR Boys’ Volleyball Program 113 Lower Level Program Cancellations CONTEST(S) Cancelled: 187 total contests cancelled (VAR/JV/FR) Basketball – 4 Wrestling – 2 Tennis – 45 Beach Volleyball - 1 Track/Field – 19 Baseball – 53 Softball – 53 Boys Volleyball – 8 Golf – 2 Page 3 of 8 Executive Board Meeting Minutes April 19, 2021 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT The Annual AIA Membership Survey had 176 responses with 76% of those being submitted by Athletic Directors and 15 Superintendents. The results indicated an overall rating of 94% membership satisfaction of the AIA. All information submitted is appreciated and helps the AIA staff moving forward to better support our membership. The Flagstaff High School Principal submitted a letter to the Executive Board regarding an incident that occurred in 1963 that resulted in a student athlete being suspended the remainder of the season. This incident was brought up during Black History Month and the Flagstaff High School administration and district are requesting the suspension be rescinded. Kris Kurtenbach visited with AIA staff last Monday. Ms. Kurtenbach, along with John Fees, from the Community Advisory Board, are putting together a proposal with AIA. This proposal is to promote students to get back in school and participation in athletics and activities. The InsideOut Initiative had participation from 56 AIA member schools this year. This program is funded by the Arizona Cardinals and is no cost to schools. There will be a meeting in person at the State Farm Stadium on August 25, 2021. An invitation with information on how to register will go out in the next coming weeks. As a reminder, all spring sports modifications will remain in place. These modifications are a requirement and all schools, students, coaches, officials and spectators must follow them. A concern was brought to the attention of the Tournament Coordinators and AIA Staff regarding visitors providing three (3) baseball. All schools will continue to be required to provide three (3) game baseballs at each game. NEW SCHOOL MEMBERSHIP – MEMBERSHIP BALLOT CONDUCTED In accordance with Article 2, Section 2 of the AIA Constitution, the Executive Board voted to ballot the AIA member schools for the following membership application: Highland Prep Based on the information gathered from balloting the membership the above school has been approved for membership for the 2021-2022 school year. On a motion made, seconded and carried the Executive Board accepted the information gathered from balloting of the AIA member schools. NEW SCHOOL MEMBERSHIP – SITE VISIT CONDUCTED On a motion made, seconded and carried the Executive Board approved the membership application for the following school beginning the 2021-2022 school year and requested the membership be balloted: American Leadership Academy – West Foothills NEW SCHOOL MEMBERSHIP Due to the requested information not being provided, on a motion made, seconded and carried the Executive Board is taking no further action with the following membership application and has suggested the school reapply next year for the 2022-2023 school year. Centennial Academy Page 4 of 8 Executive Board Meeting Minutes April 19, 2021 AMENDMENT REQUEST – ARTICLE 39 – SPIRITLINE – POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 39.10 COACHES / COACHING 39.10.7 Requirements: Cheer: NFHS Rules Course (held annually at the Coaches Conference) AIA Information Course (held annually at the Coaches Conference) NFHS Cheer Rules Exam (taken and passed annually) AACCA Certifications (taken every 4 years) Dance: NFHS Rules Course (held annually at the Coaches Conference) AIA Information Course (held annually at the Coaches Conference) NFHS Dance Rules Exam (taken and passed annually) Rationale: We want to remove the USA Cheer Safety Certification (formerly AACCA) altogether. USA Cheer and NFHS have now aligned their rules so the