University of Findlay – 8:30 a.m.

Note: The following minutes from the September 23^rd, 2004, NWDAB meeting have not been officially approved. The minutes will be officially approved by the NWDAB at the October 18^th meeting.

The meeting was called to order by the Vice President, Mr. Snodgrass with the following members present: Mr. Hanna, Mr. Richards and Mr. Palmer. Mr. Axe arrive late due to an emergency at his school. Also present were Mr. Krauss and Mr. Brueggemeier.

The minutes of the September 1^st meeting were unanimously approved on a motion by Palmer/Hanna. The financial report as provided by the treasurer, Mr. Morrison (who was unable to attend) shows a current checking account balance of $80,744.62. This reflects the $400 rebate given to each NW school that participated in tournaments. This report was accepted on a motion by Snodgrass/Hanna.

Mr. Palmer reviewed the changes made in the 7 and 8 team format for the volleyball tournaments.

He will e-mail managers regarding the starting times for week day sectional and district semi-final games.

Mr. Hanna, State Board Representative, distributed a packet of information regarding the September Board of Control meeting that enlisted a number of discussion items

Wrestling coordinators, Mr. Richards and Mr. Palmer presented a list of sectional district sites for the 2005 tournaments. Two Division III sites are still undetermined. Basketball coordinators are still in the process of selecting sites.

It was moved by Snodgrass/Axe to pay Jeff Lewis $150 for handling, storing and moving all tournament balls for the 2004-05 tournaments and also a $35.00 payment to the University of Findlay security department for parking attendants. Unanimously passed. No action was taken on establishing the salary of Jim Oberlander, DOC secretary.

At 11:15, approximately 132 principals met with Commissioner Dan Ross and the NWD board to discuss various topics and questions that were submitted by the principals. Recipients of the Mac Morrison award and the Media award winners were also honored at this time.

After lunch, Commissioner Ross met with the board and presented an agenda that prompted considerable discussion. The board expressed thanks to the Commissioner for his participation in the meeting with principals and for the time he spend in discussing the future of the O.H.S.A.A.

The meeting was adjourned at 2:45. The next meeting will be held October 18 at 4:00 p.m. at the University of Findlay