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Connecticut Student Activities Conference Board of Control
Minutes from meeting of 10/27/2005
Student Activities Board of ControlOctober 27, 2005
Summary
Present: Janet Garagliano, Chair; Sam Galloway, Sue Homrok, Kathleen McGrath, Barbara Miles, Steve Wysowski, Dennis Carrithers
1. Dance Coaches Kathy Swillinger and Kathy Cavanaugh from Hamden High School presented on behalf of dance coaches a proposal to have SABC recognize and approve dance competitions similar to the process used by cheerleading competitions. They presented a list of schools in Connecticut that currently have dance teams. While cheerleading and dance often have competitions at the same event, there is enough of a difference that dance coaches would prefer to have their own recognition. The coaches advocated having similar safety provisions and use of national rules to the regulations cheerleading competitions follow. Dennis will work further with a committee of dance coaches to come back to SABC with a proposal at a later date.
2. The board discussed the goal of encouraging schools to have students engage in service learning or community service projects. North Branford High School had requested information in a CAS email survey to determine the number of high schools that required community service for graduation. About 11% of high schools in the state have such a requirement. The board discussed options, including liability and record keeping. The board is interested in serving as a clearinghouse of information that would be available to schools interested in community service. One option to be explored at the December meeting is use of the CAS website to have the information assembled and accessible to schools.
3. Review of CAS Three Year Goal Plan revealed the status of the following objectives involving SABC:
Organizational Structure Objectives
Objective 1: Expand board to include additional middle and elementary level representatives. Status: Completed
Objective 1: Provide technical assistance in developing guidelines for elementary and middle level student activities. Status: Not completed because of resources
Objective 2: Sponsor student leadership activities and workshops for advisors. Status: Completed
Objective 2: Provide technical assistance to schools developing community service or community learning activities. Status: In Progress
Objective 2: Conduct a comprehensive assessment of activities that are monitored by SABC and measure the number of schools aware of SABC. Status: In Progress
Objective 3: Include retired administrators in the review process for Flanagan grants. Status: Completed
Objective 4: All agendas and minutes will be posted on website. Status: Completed
Objective 4: Develop an SABC Best Practices website. Status: Still under discussion
PR/State Presence Objectives
Objective 3: Develop guidelines for fundraising activities as well as for cheerleading coaches, debate team advisors, and bandleaders. Status: In Progress
Objective 3: Develop programs to celebrate students’ success/participation in their schools. Status: Completed
Fiscal/Funding
Objective 2: Develop a unified dues structure to include non-athletic activities such as CANHS, CASC, Debate, and Music. Status: Completed
4. The first New England Cheerleading competition will be held this year and was approved as an exception to the maximum number of season competitions for the state teams that qualify.
5. Next meeting will be December 1 at 3:00 p.m.
