Education and Leadership for a Lifetime MSHSL Education and Leadership for a Lifetime

MSBA Conference Welcome to the MSHSL Presentation. Thank you for all that you do to support students, educators, administrators and families throughout Minnesota!

What is the MSHSL? The Minnesota High School League is a…. Private, Non-Profit, Voluntary Association of Member Schools, Governed by the Representative Assembly and the Board of Directors

Who is the MSHSL? The Minnesota High School League is…. Staff, Board, and Committee Members, Students, Coaches, and Administrators, School Board Members and Parents, Everyone connected to our member schools.

Mission and Beliefs The Minnesota High School League provides opportunities for students through interscholastic athletic and fine arts programs and provides leadership and support for member schools.

Mission and Beliefs Privilege Academic Priority Sportsmanship Involvement of Parents Equal Opportunity Students Participate, Adults Support Ethical Behavior Compliance Chemically Free

School Support and Advice Transfer and Eligibility Dr. Craig Perry

MSHSL Staff Provide Support Staff members regularly communicate with schools. Interpret Bylaws and Policies Answer questions and provide advice Provide training for administrators

Transfer and Eligibility Most frequently questioned and applied bylaw If a student transfers schools, we rely on bylaws and policies to grant varsity eligibility. Cannot gain eligibility through a transfer. Multiple layers of review.

Proposed Amendments One Year of Varsity Ineligibility From the Most Recent Move (eliminate consecutive one year ineligibilities for multiple transfers) Foreign Students – Grant additional years of eligibility at junior varsity or lower. Separated (but never married) Parents – treated similar to divorce.

AD’s, Coaches, Officials & Student Recognition Jody Redman

Mission and Beliefs Education-Based Student Recognition Goals and Purpose Success Aligning Stakeholders Education & Service Safety

Classification and Competitive Sections Bob Madison

Competitive Section Placement Timeline

Purpose of Competitive Section Placement Geographic / Contiguity Section Balance (Numerically, not competitively)

Cooperative Agreements Designed To: Provide Opportunities for Students Provide Programming When Barriers Exist Enrollment Calculation 100% of Largest School, 50% of All Other Schools in Coop.

How Do Schools Operate Best in the MSHSL? How can you support your students? How can you support your coaches and administrators? How can you support your parents and spectators? In Slide Show mode, select the arrows to visit links.

Board Goals Classification of schools/tournament formats Emerging Activities Process for Approval Continue Implementation of Legislative Audit Recommendations (Eligibility) Promote the High School Experience Recruitment and Retention of Coaches and Athletic/Activities Directors What Does a Member School Look Like? Consider Including 9th Grade.

League Considerations Maintain the MSHSL Foundation Media Changes Manage Diverse Needs and Concerns Emerging Activities and Athletics Partner and Differentiate with other youth sport providers Honoring Tradition Tournament Venues Membership Fees Financial Picture

Questions, Comments, Suggestions What questions do you have for our staff here today? In Slide Show mode, select the arrows to visit links.