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Connecticut Student Activities Conference Board of Control
Minutes from meeting of 11/6/2003
STUDENT ACTIVITIES BOARD OF CONTROL
Summary – November 6, 2003
Present: Janet Garagliano, Chair; Richard Cavallaro, Kathy McGrath, Joe Scheidler, Robin Sorensen, Larry Sparks. Mike Buckley, staff.
1. Applications and Actions: Central Valley Panthers 2nd Annual Cheer Competition – referred to SABC/CIAC Cheerleading Committee
2. The following amendments to the By-Laws of the Student Activities Board of Control were approved unanimously:
a. Proposed, that Article V, Section B, of the By-Laws of the Student Activities Board of Control, be amended to read (changes in italics):
7. Student Activity Board will act on the recommendations of the SABC/CIAC Cheerleading Committee for in-state cheerleading competitions. All cheerleading programs shall be governed by the current Spirit Rules Book of the National Federation of State High School Associations. The maximum number of competitions in which a squad may participate annually shall be four (4), exclusive of one (1) league and the SABC/CIAC State Cheerleading Competition. (Schools without league-sponsored championships may substitute participation in any other SABC approved competition.) Attendance at one summer clinic/camp is permitted.
b. Proposed, that Article VIII, Section A, of the By-Laws of the Student Activities Board of Control, be amended to read (changes in italics):
Section A. Institutional members of the Connecticut Association of Schools shall be subject to the regulations and policies established in the By-Laws of the Student Activities board of Control for the supervision and control of non-athletic activities. Violations shall be referred to the Executive Director of the Connecticut Association of Schools.
c. Proposed, that Article VIII, Section C, Sub-Section 4, of the By-Laws of the Student Activities Board of Control, be amended to read (changes in italics):
4. Fines – Monetary fines may be imposed. The fine policy relative to Cheerleading is:
• Exceeding maximum number of competitions , $250 per competition, maximum to $1,000
• Exceeding limit of one summer clinic/camp, $250 per incident, maximum to $750
• Participating in an in-state competition not approved by SABC, $500
• Host school not adhering in competition to National Federation Spirit Rules, $500
3. The National Federation 2002-03 Activities Participation Survey format was examined as a starting point for a more extensive activities survey to be completed by SABC this year. It was agreed that, for each activity to be listed, member schools would be asked to submit the name of the adviser and the total number if participants. Mike B. will consult with CAS staff relative to (a) inclusion in the directory and (b) conducting the survey on-line. Activities suggested for inclusion on the list included the following:
• NHS
• Debate
• Model UN
• Mock Trial
• Theatre
• Concert Band
• Marching Band
• Orchestra
• Vocal
• Jazz Band
• Cheerleading
• Drill Team
• Dance Team
• FBLA
• DECA
• FCSLA
• FFA
• JETS
• Robotics
• Technology Club
• Campus Ministries
• Bible Study
• Diversity Club
• Math League
• Academic Clubs
• Fine Arts Clubs
• Yearbook
• Newspaper
• Literary Magazine
• Environmental Club
• Gay/Straight Alliance
• Key Club
• Service Club
• SADD
• ROTC
• Odyssey of the Mind
• Quiz Bowl
• Olympiad
• Peer Advocates
• Peer Mediation
• Student Council
4. Mike Buckley reported that the CASC Fall Leadership Conference was extremely successful. A “sold-out” audience of 660 student leaders and their advisers packed the auditorium at East Hartford High School on November 4th and responded enthusiastically to keynote speaker Ed Gerity. Two rounds of thirty student-led workshops followed (as well as an Ed Gerity-led adviser’s workshop). It was Domino’s Pizza and (DJ) Frank C’s Entertainment at lunch followed by an awards ceremony and raffle. Evaluations were extremely positive.
5. Mike Buckley reported on a Michaels Cup/Unified Sports recognition program that is being developed. It most likely will involve an essay by the mentoring student (i.e. what I’ve gained from participation) being evaluated by a selection committee.
