CIF-SS BULLETIN VOL. 70, NO. 3 SPRING 2008 For Full CIF-SS Winter Playoff Results See pages 8-11, 13, 16-19 Serving High School Athletics Since 1913 Page 2 CIF-SS BULLETIN -- Spring 2008 CIF-SS COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES PRESIDENT'S January 17, 2008 MESSAGE 1. OPENING BUSINESS 5-division move. B. Pledge of Allegiance - Shirley Frazier was It was also asked if the 5-division format would recognized for her dedication to the Southern be organized by enrollment. The “feature game” Section office and invited to lead the Pledge of format was described as bringing the top two HOT Allegiance teams (regardless of division) together and TOPICS D. Adopt Agenda - Moved, seconded and determining the other four games by enrollment. passed to adopt the agenda. Location and organization of dates for this E. Approval of Minutes - Moved, seconded event have not been finalized. and passed to adopt the minutes. It was moved and seconded to adopt the 3. ACTION SESSION 5-division format with only 9 votes in opposition. A.STATE FEDERATED COUNCIL 2. State CIF Constitution and Bylaws – By Earl Haugen, President 1. Proposal for CIF State Football Revisions to Bylaws – Article 23 and 34 CIF-SS Executive Committee Championship Bowl Games It was moved and seconded to approve Hot topics abound these days as I wind down my The Moore League recognized and State Item 295. Motion carried with no opposition. applauded Rob Wigod for his efforts in the B. SOUTHERN SECTION tenure as CIF Southern Section Council President. championship football events. An inquiry was 1. Proposal from Lacrosse Advisory Transfer eligibility, state bowl games, private school made into the financial support by the state for Committee to extend season of sport to be versus public school issues and the Association Rule teams involved in the State Bowl events (players, presented by Jerry Chabola - An amendment have the whole section a buzz. cheerleaders, band, and tall flags). In addition was made to the lacrosse proposal for the first So, let’s take these one-by-one: what was the revenue in previous bowl events? contest and scrimmage dates to align with NEW TRANSFER RULE Schools are concerned that with the financial baseball and softball. It was moved, seconded The new transfer rule seems to be an early success. burden they incur, being chosen for a bowl and approved to accept the amendment. Statistics presented at the California State Athletic game isn’t something a school may look forward There will be a qualification process for the to. The office reported the state revenue is lacrosse event. Directors Association Convention this past April shows down $30k from the last year’s bowl games. The lacrosse proposal was moved, 94% of all 207A transfers have been approved. Why There is much money coming from TV revenue, seconded and approved with only 8 votes in not 100% you ask? Grades and discipline problems however ticket sales were down. opposition. account for the other 6%. Financial support from the state is given for 4. NON-ACTION SESSION Also, 94% of all hardship transfers have been 75 members of a team. It was also reported that A.STATE FEDERATED COUNCIL approved for either limited or full participation. the first few years of the pilot State Bowl was 1. Clarification of CIF Bylaw 207.B(5)d There have been only 13 Rule 510 denials statewide to- an exploratory effort by the State office in terms B. SOUTHERN SECTION date. of financial potential. The Southern Section 1. Proposal from Boys and Girls Basketball intends to review the state’s financial support Advisory Committee to revise Bylaw 3200 and Of the 60 appeals heard to this point, 42 of the various for the teams involved in order to encourage 3214 section commissioner’s decisions have held-up (70%) Southern Section teams’ involvement. The Over the course of 6 months a basketball with only 18 cases overturned (30%). Of those, one income for the state bowl was approximated at ad hoc committee (within the basketball advisory appeal went to court where the case dismissed by the a little over $300,000. committee) explored a “competitive equity” model presiding judge. The CIF-SS football advisory supports the See COUNCIL- JAN. 17 page 9. All sections are to be commended for an outstanding job so far. California Interscholastic Federation CIF STATE BOWL GAMES Southern Section On the CIF State Bowl game front it was announced 10932 Pine Street that the games would continue to be contested right here Los Alamitos, CA 90720 in our backyard at the Home Depot Center. Assistant Commissioner Rob Wigod and his staff do an outstanding (562) 493-9500 * FAX (562) 493-6266 job of serving in event management roles at the games and we can all be proud of that. OFFICERS The State Office also announced that the games Earl Haugen, Director of Pupil Services, Downey USD, President would expand from three to five with an “Open” division and a “Small Schools” division. This will provide Sr. Cheryl Milner, Principal, Bellermine-Jefferson High School, President-Elect additional and more competitive games to this exciting event. Dr. John Dahlem, Principal, Loara High School, Past-President PUBLIC VS. PRIVATE What was expected to be the biggest issue at the April Council Meeting did not come about. William Dabbs, Principal, Pacifica/Oxnard High School, Treasurer The Century League, which had proposed separate playoff divisions for public and private schools, decided James Staunton, Ed.D., Commissioner of Athletics to withdraw their proposal at the meeting. The Century League is to be commended for doing BULLETIN EDITOR so as their decision comes along with the agreement that Thom Simmons, Sports Information Director the Commissioner of Athletics will get both sides to a table and discuss the problems that have brought us to EDITORIAL ASSISTANT this point. Sharon Hodge, CIF-SS Administrative Assistant It is my sincere hope that the problems public and privates have can be remedied and the Southern Section will continue to provide the best that high school Photos provided by Heston Quan athletics has to offer. Bulletin published three times yearly by CIF Southern Section See PRESIDENT on page 4 CIF-SS BULLETIN -- Spring 2008 Page 3 MARKETING UPDATE MARKETING BRINGS MUCH NEEDED FINANCIAL COMMISSIONER'S RELIEF FOR SOUTHERN SECTION MEMBERS CORNER As we approach the end of the 2007-08 academic year, budgets are being prepared (and sadly cut in many places) Where Have All for the new athletic seasons. The CIF the Principals Southern Section operation continues to Gone? do as much as possible to keep our as much of ‘your’ student money on campus rather than paying increased dues. The Southern Section has not raised the per- By James Staunton, Ed.D. student-fee since the mid-80’s (unlike your Commissioner of Athletics utility, gas and insurance bills). This has been accomplished in large part by This spring we saw several surprising committing to our marketing and votes at Southern Section Council. The sponsorships programs. Association Rule was abolished after 32 For the 2007-08 school year, our sponsorship efforts alone will generate over $600,000. years in the Blue Book. A league also That is a 275% increase from the 2000 school year when were raising $160,000. We proposed, for the first time in our history, have successfully done this without excessive intrusion to our schools and asking that that Southern Section segregate private you hang ‘one’ full time banner for our title partner. member schools from public schools for What does this sponsorship income mean to your school? If we did not have our championships. A sports advisory sponsorships, the CIF-SS members schools would: committee forwarded five proposals to • face a potential $1,025 per school fee increase, or Council for consideration. • face a potential 75¢ per student fee increase (approx. $750 to a school of 1,000 Every year Southern Section Council students up to $3,750 to our largest schools) entertains a variety of motions on the We greatly appreciate the support of those member schools that have posted those conduct of our rules as prescribed in our red banners the last seven years at all football games and in permanently in their Blue Book. The focus and tenor of the gymnasiums. Our sponsors do see them on TV and in the papers. Likewise, it is your discussions on those proposals has reading our PA’s, prominently using orange Gatorade jugs and complied with the changed. Why? We are missing principals. mandatory ball policy that have made our efforts ‘to save you money’ successful. When I first came to Council as a league Through your school’s support, we are able to keep as much of your ASB money as rep, there were 15 fewer leagues than possible on campus for other much needed student now. Representing those leagues was a cadre of principals who had made their way through the ranks going from coach to athletic director to administrator. It was a McDavid Renews as CIF-SS Partner familiar career path. That career path has changed. Our principals are more focused The 570 CIF Southern Section member on curriculum and instruction than ever. schools will continue to have access the best Principals are busier than ever. They are in high performance protection products and accountable to School Boards for student apparel from our newest partner, McDavid. As growth and change. Their jobs are tied to a Supporting Partner, McDavid will provide our student test scores. 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