1. Athletic Classification 2014-2018

2. Timeline The classification determination will lock us into a certain district through 2018. If we choose to remain where we are, 3A, then no action has to be taken by the board or ASAA If we choose to change to 2A, the Board has to vote on it for the December 11 meeting On the ASAA agenda, tentatively for their December 15-17 meeting.

3. Cordova Enrollment Information Average 4% decline over last 10 years Current HS (9-12) enrollment is 103 Average 3A enrollment is 247 students – South Central Conference w/o Cordova is 278 students Average 2A enrollment is 78 students

4. 2A Conferences vs Status Quo Volleyball 5 Conferences for 2A – Southeast (2 State Berths) Craig (91), Haines (99), Hoonah (30*), Klawock (46*), Metlakatla (83), Skagway (15*), Wrangell (102) – Aurora (1 State Berth) Effie Kokrine (86), Glennallen (98), Kenny Lake (25*), Nenana (133), Tok (54), Tri-Valley (59), Walter Northway (8) – Borealis (2 State Berths) Birchwood Christian (40*), Cook Inlet Academy (56*), Holy Rosary (26*), Lumen Christi (56*), Ninilchik (50*), Su-Valley (108), Unalaska (133), Wasilla Lake Christian (39*) – Southwest (2 State Berths) Bristol Bay, Dillingham, Kalskag, King Cove, Koliganek, Kuskokwim Learning Academy, Manokotak, New Stuyahok, Togiak – Western (1 State Berth) Chevak, Hooper Bay, Koyuk, Mountain Village, Savoonga, Selawik South Central – Status Quo (3 State Berths) – Anchorage Christian (152), Cordova(103), Grace Christian (207), Homer(437), Houston (397), Nikiski (230), Seward (184), Skyview (340)

5. Other Volleyball Information Change to 2A means a change in start date – 3A Start Date next 3 seasons August 11, 10, and 8 – 2A Start Date next 3 seasons September 29, 28, and 26 (parallel to Wrestling)

6. 2A Conferences vs Status Quo Basketball 4 Conferences for 2A – Southeast (2 State Berths) Craig (91), Haines (99), Metlakatla (83), Wrangell (102) – Interior (2 State Berths) Effie Kokrine (86), Glennallen (98), Nenana (133), Su-Valley (108), Tok (54), Tri-Valley (59), Walter Northway (8) – Southwest (2 State Berths) Bristol Bay, Dillingham, Kuskokwim Learning Academy, Togiak, Unalaska – Great Northwest (2 State Berths) Chevak, Hooper Bay, Point Hope, Selawik, Unalakleet South Central – Status Quo (3 State Berths) – Anchorage Christian (152), Cordova (103), Grace Christian (207), Homer (437), Houston (397), Nikiski (230), Seward (184), Skyview (340)

7. “Pros” 2A Teams will be more competitive Still schedule games with traditional 3A competitors (ie Valdez) to include JV Status Quo More JV and C team competition Travel costs are less when Ferry is running “Comfortable”

8. Cons 2A Don’t have relationship with districts Travel will be more challenging Very little JV competition Status Quo Not competitive When teams have a JV and C, we have to occasionally provide funds to bring them here.

9. What are the Options? Stay in 3A for both Volleyball and Basketball Move to 2A for Volleyball and stay 3A for Basketball (or vice versa) Move to 2A for Volleyball and Basketball

10. Commitment to Committee First meeting is November 16, from 9-12 at the District Conference room. – Comparing estimated travel costs – Discussing viewpoint of other conferences toward our potential move – Necessity of additional meeting Must have a recommendation to the Board for the December 11 Board Meeting.

11. Questions, Comments, Input, Concerns