Executive Board Meeting October 7, 2015
CAA Staff In Attendance
Randy Baum: CAA Executive Director
Paul Brown: Executive Board President
Matt Fritzmiller: Executive Board Member
Erik Gray: Executive Board Member
Valerie Merrill: Executive Board Member
Rob McCormick: Executive Board Member
Susan Merlino: CAA Administrative Assistant
Meeting called to order:
1st Paul Brown
2nd Matt Fritzmiller
Meeting Commenced at 6:26 pm
Orme School – Brenden Teeter Eligibility Review
Orme School Representatives:
Bruce Sanborn – Head of School
Tony Lehn – Athletic Director
Bruce –
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Main reason for student attending Orme School as a Post Graduate student is to be better
equipped student in question for college and broaden his college acceptance opportunities.
Tony had reviewed the CAA site and interpreted the student was eligible to participate in CAA
sports.
Parents were advised by school that student was eligible base on Tony’s interpretation.
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Board finds student ineligible based on the fact he has already graduated high school. Therefore
he is no longer considered a “high school student”.
Decision was made by school without involving league. Even after multiple conversations with
Tony regarding other issues, student’s eligibility was never brought to the league for assistance
in interpretation.
Bruce –
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Student is taking high school courses and attending full time, abiding by all high school rules.
Participation in sports is a great motivational factor for student to keep up grades.
Randy –
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Advised if board upholds decision of ineligibility the next step would be arbitration.
Outlined possible membership consequences if arbitrator upholds leagues decision.
Bruce –
Suggested arbitration not be pursued and the board just needs to do the right thing and allow student
to play.
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After further discussion, Orme was agreeable to arbitration but feels the league should allow
the student to play until decision is made.
Orme classifies student as a Post Graduate.
Student has met graduation requirements and has received a diploma from TN.
Student did apply and was accepted to college, but was not happy with his college options.
Student signed a letter of intent with CNU football, prior to Orme enrollment.
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Board discussed Orme Schools presentation
Voted to follow constitution guidelines and pursue arbitration. Student remains ineligible.
1st – Erik Gray
2nd – Matt Fritzmiller (5-0)
Imagine Prep @ Superstition – Division Placement D1 HS Basketball
Excused/Sustained D1
American Leadership – Ironwood (Devon Ziman) Hardship Appeal
ALA representatives:
Andy Cook – Athletic Director
Melinda – Parent of Devon Ziman
Devon Ziman - Student
Andy –
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Outlined student’s reason for leaving previous school and issue with prior coach.
Devon is a very good student.
Melina –
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Read letter of hardship
Appealed to board to allow Devon to play sports this year.
Had filed complaint with Athletic Director at previous school.
Paul- Questioned Student
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Student detailed his reason for leaving his previous school and why he chose to attend ALA.
His first day of school at ALA was approx. 09/15/15.
He currently works out with his team but has not played in games.
His reason for attending ALA was not athletically motivated.
Parent was advised if board denied appeal, next step would be arbitration. Parent agreed.
Board discussed ALA presentation
Voted to deny appeal
1st Valerie Merrell
2nd Erick Gray (4 -0-1) Rob McCormick abstained.
Starshine Academy/Hillcrest Hoops – Mr. Weaver
Starshine Representatvie:
Kyle Weaver
Kyle –
 School will pay back league fees not previously address by prior management as well as this
years’ fees.
 Wants to play basketball and coed soccer
 Title 1 School with 125 students.
Randy –
 Advised Starshine and Hillcrest to be dis-associated on twitter.
 Advised if board agreed to Starshine re-entry into the league and enrollment form would be
needed.
 Competitively players would pick and stick.
Board discussed:
 Basketball Division 3. Soccer division to be determined.
 $1800 payment needed October 26, 2015 and balance December 1, 2015
 If payment not met all played games would be wiped.
Voted for re-entry if payments of league fees are paid.
1st Matt Fritzmiller
2nd Valerie Merrell (4-0-1) Paul Brown abstained.
Fall Sports Tournaments
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Venues are solid
CAA not has their own flags and there have not been any complaints.
Under Armor Balls are in for Section Volleyball
Many appeals have come in.
Regional Basketball Tournament
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Days to be held – Saturday, Monday, Tuesday.
Does the league what to hold Regionals?
Will be brought before membership t TSR meeting.
Basketball Conference
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How can league get a more accurate number?
Suggestion, to have registrar submit headcount number on school letterhead with seal.
Arbiter/Ref pay issue:
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Arbiter is not functioning properly, refs are not getting paid.
Possible solution, have schools pay CAA and the league will pay the referees directly.
Lawsuit
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CAA Atty. Phillip Newman has been paid $20,000 and will stay with case through entire case,
including suing the insurance company if needed.
League will pay for depositions approx. 2-3K each.
He has contacted attorney for Our Lady of Sorrows.
Profit /Loss Statement will be mailed to board.
Meeting adjourned:
1st Erik Gray
2nd Rob McCormick
Meeting Closed 9:29 pm
Next Meeting November 5, 2015