K A N S A S S T A T E H I G H S C H O O L JANUARY 2012 - kshsaa

SpIRIT ACTIVITy SAFETy
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Mr. Musselman provided the Executive Board with two potential
future initiatives for consideration in the coming months. Both
aim to minimize risk and enhance safety of students participating
in spirit activities as well as increasing the knowledge
and professionalism of the adults employed by member schools
to coach and direct spirit activities. The two initiatives to be
considered in the near future would be:
1. Require KSHSAA rule meeting attendance every
year instead of every-other-year. This requirement
could be fulfilled through attendance at one
of the spirit rule/safety meetings offered in conjunction
with KSHSAA summer camps and fall spirit
spreader clinics as is presently done. In addition,
KSHSAA staff have created the ability to deliver an
online spirit rules meeting for experienced coaches,
consistent with other sports.
2. The second initiative would require all spirit
coaches to complete the NFHS Fundamentals of
Coaching Cheer and Dance online course in order
to be employed by a KSHSAA member school in a
spirit coaching capacity. This requirement would
be in effect regardless of whether or not the coach
possesses a teaching certificate issued by the Kansas
State Department of Education. It is noted the
National Federation of State High School Association
(NFHS) has an online course available at a
price of less than $50.
This information was taken under advisement by the Executive
Board. No action was taken. It is anticipated further
discussion on these initiatives will occur at future meetings
of the Executive Board.
Class 6A: 32 largest member schools playing 11-Man
football
Class 5A: 32 next largest member schools playing 11-
Man football
Class 4A: 64 48 next largest member schools playing
11-Man football
Class 3A: 64 next largest member schools playing 11-
Man football
Class 2-1A: All other member schools playing 11-Man
football
8-Man: participating schools will be assigned to two
separate Divisions, as established by the Executive Board
NOTE: For 8-Man district football participation, assignments
shall be limited to those schools with a maximum
enrollment of 100 students in grades 9, 10 and 11. (See
Rule 35-2-3, Football.)
Schools not requesting a football district assignment will
have their position filled in each category by the next
school moving up in enrollment.
Class 1A Exception: Class 1A schools shall compete
in two separate divisions in volleyball, basketball and
scholar’s bowl for post-season and KSHSAA state championship
competition.
Following annual classification and determination of
schools assigned to Class 1A, the half of the schools with
the larger enrollments will be assigned to Division I and
the half with smaller enrollments will be assigned to
Division II. If Class 1A has an odd number of schools, Division
I will be assigned one more school than Division II.
c. On those days when school time is used, only two
matches or tournaments may start prior to 3 p.m. C.T.
and four two additional matches or tournaments may
start no earlier than 1 p.m. C.T. The two four remaining
matches must begin no earlier than 3 p.m. C.T.
Class 2A would remain at 64 schools by moving the smallest
enrollment 16 schools from Class 2A down to 1A.
Class 1A would gain the 16 schools moving down from Class
2A which in part would offset some of the loss of Class 1A
schools being experienced due to school consolidations and
closures.
pROpOSAL TO MODIFy
CLASSIFICATION RULE 5-2-1
REFERRED TO BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
Based on support expressed at the regional meetings, the
Executive Board voted to refer the following proposal to the
agenda of the KSHSAA Board of Directors for action at their
meeting April 27, 2012:
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ACTION ON REGIONAL MEETING
AGENDA ITEMS
Modify Rule 5, Section 2, Article 1 regarding the
classification of schools in classes 4A, 3A, 2A, and 1A as
follows:
Question #1 Following discussion and noting significant
interest, the decision was made to table this
item for final action by the Executive Board
at their meeting next March. This will allow
staff time to research the availability of future
state host sites.
Description:
Change Class 4A from the current 64 schools to a
total of 48 schools by moving the 16 smallest enrollment
Class 4A schools down into Class 3A.
Question #2 Tabled for final action in March 2012, noting
strong support at regional meetings.
Question #3 No action taken.
Question #4 Referred to the April 2012 Board of Directors
meeting agenda for final action.
Question #5 No action taken.
Question #6 No action taken.
Question #7 Based on a majority vote at regional meetings,
the Executive Board voted to refer the
item to the April 2012 meeting of the Board
of Directors for their action.
OLATHE HERITAGE CHRISTIAN
ACADEMy TO SEEK MEMBERSHIp
STATUS IN 2012-13
NExT MEETING
The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held as follows:
Principal Steve Adams, President Rick Lukianuk, and Athletic
Director Tammie Wolt of Heritage Christian Academy of Olathe
met with the Executive Board to provide an overview of their
school and to express interest in seeking membership in the
KSHSAA in the 2012-13 school year. Presently, the school is on
the KSHSAA Approved School list and competes with several
member schools. Information pertaining to accreditation of the
school, qualifications of teachers and coaches, compliance with
KSHSAA rules and regulations, as well as student financial
aid policies was discussed. No action was taken regarding
membership at this meeting. It was agreed Mr. Musselman will
conduct an onsite visit at the school’s senior high attendance
center later this year. It is anticipated the school’s application
for membership will be forthcoming in June of 2012.
BOARD pOLICy UpDATED
Mr. Musselman provided information for the Board to review
relevant to mileage reimbursement for representatives serving
on KSHSAA governing boards. Following discussion, it was
voted to set the rate at $0.46 per mile for reimbursement to
members of the KSHSAA Board of Directors, Appeals Board,
and Executive Board for attendance at Association meetings.
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Wednesday, January 11, 2012
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Class 3A would remain at 64 schools by moving the
smallest enrollment 16 schools from Class 3A down
to 2A.
Class 2A would remain at 64 schools by moving the
smallest enrollment 16 schools from Class 2A down
to 1A.
Class 1A would gain the 16 schools moving down
from Class 2A which in part would offset some of
the loss of Class 1A schools being experienced due
to school consolidations and closures.
Executive Directors Note: Any proposal to modify the
classification of schools made by the Executive Board is
subject to KSHSAA Bylaw Article XII, Section 4: “Any
proposal, before it becomes effective, shall be approved
first by the KSHSAA Board of Directors, and second, by
a majority of all schools affected and a majority of all
Classes affected.”
Executive Directors Note: Any proposal to
modify the classification of schools made by
the Executive Board is subject to KSHSAA
Bylaw Article XII, Section 4: “Any proposal,
before it becomes effective, shall be approved
first by the KSHSAA Board of Directors, and
second, by a majority of all schools affected
and a majority of all Classes affected.”
Thursday, January 12, 2012
8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
RULE 5 CLASSIFICATION OF SENIOR HIGH
SCHOOLS
Gary Musselman
KSHSAA Executive Director
Section 1: General Regulations (none)
Section 2: Senior High Regulations
Art. 1: All member senior high schools shall be divided into
six Classes—6A, 5A, 4A, 3A, 2A and 1A. Class 6A shall
include the thirty-two (32) high schools with the largest
enrollments; Class 5A the next thirty-two (32); 4A the
next sixty-four (64) (48); 3A the next sixty-four (64); 2A
the next sixty-four (64); and Class 1A, the remainder.
GOLF SCHEDULING pROpOSAL
REFERRED TO BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
Based on the vote at Regional Meetings, the Executive Board
voted to refer the following proposal to the agenda of the
KSHSAA Board of Directors for action at their meeting April
27, 2012:
FOOTBALL ExCEpTION: Classifications, for the
purpose of determining district football assignments,
shall be based on the total enrollment in the school’s
ninth, tenth and eleventh grades as submitted to the
KSHSAA on the date established by state statute for
official enrollment.
For the purpose of district football, utilizing this exception,
member schools will be classified as follows:
Art. 7: No student representing a member school shall participate
in more than eight days of interschool competition
during a season, exclusive of regional and state tournaments.
a. Two dual matches, either nine or 18 holes, may be substituted
for one day of the allowed eight days of competition
provided no loss of instruction time would take place
for competition and/or travel.
b. Schools are encouraged to schedule as many quadrangular
or smaller events as possible. It is recommended
these events start after school hours.
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