A description of the meeting, who was there, action items and the next meeting date.

Note: all minutes are marked “Draft” until official approved by the next committee meeting.

ACTIVITY STANDARDS COMMITTEE
Wednesday, May 2, 2007
Killington Grand Hotel

Members Present: Kathi Bierwirth, Pam Arnold, Bob Davis, Mike Redington, Shaun
Pickett, Dan Marlow, Patrick Burke, Bob Johnson

Also Present: Todd Ordway (Arlington HS)

Minutes:

- motion by Pam, second by Patrick, to accept minutes of 3/21/07 and 4/12/07. Vote approved unanimously.

- Arlington HS presented request to have Girl’s basketball and softball moved from Division III to Division IV. Arlington fell under the 12% factor, but did not request to have teams moved. Girl’s enrollment is declining for the next two years and they would meet the Division IV numbers. There was no motion to grant Arlington its request. No action means the request is denied due to lack of support.

- discussion on request from Sharon Academy to have the Member to Member Program modified so that sending school could enter into multiple agreements. No motion to grant this request. No action means the request is denied due to a lack of support. ASC will notify the Executive Council at the annual meeting that they are opposed to this issue if it is presented at the meeting. No further action.

- discussion/update on MSJ Drama Festival issue. Bob J. was notified on Monday that MSJ would not be appealing its probationary status. As a result no further action is needed from ASC.

- discussion on what it takes to be and Athletic Director (certification). ASC would be interested in getting the VSADA position on this issue and possible recommendations.

- discussion on letter from USA Hockey concerning participation in Girl’s elite showcases. USA Hockey is proposing that girls be allowed to participate in a Thanksgiving and Christmas showcase, but that this would be the extent of participation during the hockey season. Letter was presented to VHL earlier in the week and was soundly rejected. ASC would like to see further proof of the statements that USA Hockey makes in the letter before issuing a final decision. Bob J. will discuss this with USA Hockey.

- discussion on the revised Hardship Policy. Wording was redone by Michael Marks. Motion by Dan, second by Mike, to refer proposed policy to Executive Council for approval. Vote – approved unanimously. Bob J. will refer policy to Executive Council.

- discussion on Transfer Policy. ASC wants the policy to be revised to state that after the first playable date, students who transfer without a change of residence would need to sit out 20 calendar days before they could participate. The 60% requirement remains. If a student transfer before the first playable date, they would be legal.

- discussion on Soccer Committee recommendation to make mouth guards a recommendation and not a requirement. This was presented to the Soccer Committee by the VT Soccer Coaches Association in April. ASC would like to have Michael Marks formally review the information presented and have Bob J. contact the National Federation to get their opinion and possible data. Issue tabled.

- discussed dates for 2007-2008. Move 10/31 date to 11/1 or 11/2. Change January date to January 24th & 25th. All other dates are OK.

- discussion on VPA assessment fees for 2008-2009. No increase proposed. Motion by Patrick, second by Shaun, to have no increase in assessment fees for 2008-2009 school year. Vote – approved unanimously. Forwarded to annual meeting.

- adjourned.