1. 2011-12 Inaugural General Meeting August 15, 2011 WELCOME

2. Please Sign In On the White Cards – Put your name, today’s date August 15, 2011; and sign it After 7pm please use the other color card When completed please give all cards to Mike Prociuk

3. MEETING AGENDA 1)Introductions 2)Account Status 3)Welcome New Registrants 4)Service Awards 5)Off season review 1)Officials Conference Review 2)State Field Clinic Review 3)Evaluation Camp 6)Registration Overview 7)New Fingerprinting Procedure 8)Important FHSAA Dates 9)Commissioners & Season Dates 10) Varsity & JV Schedule Review 11) Mentor Program Meeting Dates – Key Dates Committee Introductions – Training Dates State Series Guidelines & Structure State Series Clinics Our Uniform Guidelines & Fines Amendment Evaluations Rules & Mechanics Changes Website Overview Other Business

4. INTRODUCTIONS Executive Board President – Lee Lazerson – 2 year term 1 st Vice President – Freddy Roman – 1 year term 2 nd Vice President – Jared White – 2 year term Treasurer – Robert Wicker – 1 year term Secretary – Mike Prociuk – 1 year term Sergeant of Arms – Peter Stewart – 2 year term Booking Commissioner – Harry Kennedy Rules Interpreter – Dave Dunning – 2 year term concurrent with President

5. ACCOUNT STATUS Wachovia $6,027.03 Paypal $2,181.97 TOTAL$8,209.00

6. WELCOME NEW REGISTRANTS We have over 15 new people who have completed, or in the midst, of registering for this season. New Officials Intros

7. Service Awards

8. Jim Mulchay Award Presented To Mark Montimurro

9. Bill McFadden Award Presented at future meeting

10. OFF SEASON RE-CAP

12. Key Points from Dr. Peggy Jones: 1)Committees must be active and working 2)Officials account for ~ 10% of FHSAA Revenues $468,500 3)Officials account for ~ 2% of FHSAA Expense $99,800 4)FHSAA Concussion Procedure – Big Topic 1)Concussion procedure is linked from our homepage Leadership Conference Review

13. Concussion Procedure “When in doubt, sit them out.” When a player exhibits signs, symptoms, etc for a potential concussion, “injury” 1.Stop the game and let the coach know that the student needs to be reviewed/evaluated for an “injury” 1.We are not physicians so the FHSAA prefers us to not diagnose that it is a concussion 2.Once removed from the game, the obligation of the official is over. 3.The player can return to the game if they are approved by a medical official 1.Note: It is not the responsibility of the official to police this. 2.When the coach puts the player back in the game the school has accepted responsibility for this player, and all medical approvals. 4.Recommended viewing – www.nfhslearn.com/courses/concussion

14. Leadership Conference Review Suspension Analysis by Sport - Statewide

15. FHSAA FINALS Lakeland Center –Contract Extension 2014 New Finals FormatNew Finals Format –8 Classes in current 4 day format –Time schedule is TBD –Odd classes Wed.-Thur. –Even classes Fri.-Sat.

16. FHSAA FINALS New State Series BallNew State Series Ball –Spalding Legacy Ball –Will allow the schools to use the TF1000 with an approved waiver from the FHSAA office.

17. Enforcement & Reporting –Miscellaneous Section –Spectator issues –Facility issues –Game ball issues –Uniform issues –Etc. These can be requested by the Sunshine Law

18. Changing the Environment Officials Role –Support System –Awards Programs –Coach/Athlete Relationships –Recruiting –Student officials –Let’s look for these opportunities

19. 2 nd Annual FHSAA Evaluation Camp July At Disney Wide World of Sports in conjunction with AAU Four Members Attended Movement by the FHSAA toward fielding State Series Crews 1 and 2 Only those officials that have a State Series (semis, finals) Evaluation or State Evaluation Camp Evaluation will be considered for Crews 1 and 2

20. THE GOALS OF AN EVALUATION PROGRAM 1.To improve individual officials 2.To rank order individual officials 3.Promote standardized mechanics through the evaluation process 4.To be consistent 5.Stop the biasness of the observers

21. REGISTRATION OVERVIEW

22. If you have not registered: For the BCBOA go to www.bcboaonline.org/jointhebcboa.html For the FHSAA returning officials: https://officials.fhsaa.org/ https://officials.fhsaa.org/ FHSAA new officials : http://www.becomeanofficial.org/http://www.becomeanofficial.org/ Returning Officials: Register with the BCBOA (www.bcboaonline.org) online $45 prior to Sept.15 ($10 late fee will apply after 9/15/2011)www.bcboaonline.org

23. Registration Status REGISTRATION OVERVIEW

24. ~115 Registrations to-date (includes) Fully completed Only FHSAA Only BCBOA Over 15 Brand New or returning after years of absence When you are complete and fully paid, Harry is notified to add you to Arbiter

25. Secondary Registration Status All counties in the State of Florida abide by the FHSAA mandate maximum of 25 Varsity games per school, 20 for JV. In Broward County the games maximum is 20 Varsity Contests and 15 JV games per school. Due to this reduction of games established by Broward Schools and the Broward County Athletic Association, secondary status officials are not guaranteed to receive any games. If an official decides to join the BCBOA as their secondary association and receives zero games, 50% of their membership dues will be refunded. President’s Note: Members present were asked if there was any objection to this policy, and no objections were raised.

26. New and/or Transfer Officials Registration and Fingerprinting Procedure 1.Register and pay with BCBOA 2.Register and pay with FHSAA 3.Once 1 and 2 are complete, I send you an email outlining the procedure for your fingerprinting and background check. 4.You submit your prints and information 5.Upon passing you will receive a badge, which is good for one year. 6.Initial cost is $94.50. Annual renew is $20 for 4 years. Then $94.50 again…and so on…. 7.BCAA, when you are cleared, provides you with a Vendor # to be used for all home Public School games

27. IMPORTANT DATES

28. FHSAA CALENDAR IMPORTANT DATES Books and Info will be sent out from the FHSAA in early September FHSAA and BCBOA registration closes September 30th Rules Video Presentation – Oct 7 – 20 Open Book Test – Online – Oct 21 – 26 Written Closed Book is Discontinued Closed Book Test – Online – Nov 3 – Nov 14 Make-Up Exam – Online – Dec 2 – 6 Your maximum score is 75

29. COMMISSIONER AND SEASON DATES

30. 2011-12 FHSAA WINTER SPORTS CALENDAR Oct 24 – Girls practice begins Oct 31 – Boys practice begins Nov 8 – Girls Preseason games start Nov 14 – Girls Season starts / Boys Preseason starts Nov 21 – Boys Season Starts / Middle School Starts Dec 3 – JV Saturday Round Robin games start – Mentor Program Jan 21 – Girls District play ends Jan 28 – Girls regular season ends / Boys District play ends Jan 30 - Girls District Tournament play begins / Middle School Championship Feb 4 – Boys regular season ends Feb 6 – Boys District Tournament play begins

31. 2011-12 FHSAA WINTER SPORTS CALENDAR Feb 9 – Girls Regional Qtrs Feb 11 – Boys Districts Feb 14 – Girls Regional Semis Feb 16 – Boys Regional Qtrs Feb 18 – Girls Regional Finals Feb 21 – Boys Regional Semis Feb 22 – 25 – Girls Finals Feb 25 – Boys Regional Finals Feb 29 – March 3 – Boys Finals

32. COMMISSIONER AND SEASON DATES Eight Classifications this year Ranking System Arbitersports The Shoes…

33. 2011-12 Varsity and JV Public School Overview Varsity – There will be games every night of the week. Dominant nights are Tues and Fri Majority of nights it is girls/boys Varsity contests beginning at 6pm at same location Some nights will be single nights with Varsity game at 7pm Extra $2 Travel for all Varsity and JV Contests JV – Vast majority of games will be played on Saturdays Saturdays 9a – 2p Ten Sites 3 Schools at each of ten sites in Round Robin Play Game every hour…or so Six (6) min Quarters Five (5) min halves

34. 2011-12 JV Public School Vendor Payment JV Vendor Payments One contact at the school Hand each vendor form to that one contact Fill form out at site Only one travel charge That contact will put your vendor form in the correct “pony” envelope so the correct school receives and can process payment Know who the visiting school is for the game(s) you do Follow up promptly to see AD received form Advice is to not let it go past a week to see if form was received

35. BCBOA MENTOR PROGRAM

36. Experienced officials in support of our newer officials New JV Schedule lends itself well for program Goals: Observation, advisement, partnership, support Commitment for one season Mentor Goals – Pregame, constructively during, and post game guidance, effective communication skills Mentee Goals – Observation. Listen effectively and ask questions We will have a sign up sheet at one of our next meetings

37. BCBOA 2011-12 MEETING and TRAINING DATES On the Website

38. KEY MEETING 2011-12 DATES Why more meetings? October 3 Genr’l Mtg –Arbiter Training. Test Review. November 14 Genr’ Mtg – Food & Turkey Drive December 19 Genr’l Mtg – Toy Drive December 26 – List of 42 Publicized January 3 - List of 42 approved January 13 – List of 42 due to FHSAA. January 9 – 22 – Nominations for open Board of Directors positions / online posted January 24 Genr’l Mtg – Formal nominations for Board of Directors, seconds and candidate presentations. Mon, Feb 7 7am through Wed, Feb 9 11:59:59pm – On-Line Elections for Board of Directors open positions Feb 13 Genr’l Mtg – Annual review

39. COMMITTEE INTRODUCTIONS

40. Committees Board Liaison – Mike Prociuk Assignment Committee Terry Saulsby, Joe McGrath, Lindsay Stewart Board Liaison – Peter Stewart Grievance Committee Scott Puleo, Jerrod Neal, Bob Surgan Board Liaison – Mike Prociuk Hospitality Committee Board Liaison – Jared White Training Committee Dan Eberly, Jeff Eicholtz, Bill Lasher

41. Committees Board Liaison – Robert Wicker Evaluation Committee Jay Provenzano, Jim Mulchay, Bob McKinney COMMITTEE INTRODUCTIONS Board Liaison – Freddy Roman Recommendations Committee Willie Roberts, Pete Battaglia, Jermaine Gammage, Bryan Chouinard, Carl Lendinara State Series Crews Guidelines

42. STATE SERIES CREW GUIDELINES & STRUCTURE Our goal was too provide an environment where the best officials can excel and more opportunity can be given to those who put the work in to achieve a higher standard of officiating. Minimum Requirements Member in-good-standing with BCBOA and FHSAA Rank 1 or 2 official State Field Clinic within past four years BCBOA Three-Man Training (unless you went to Eval Camp or SFC in the Fall)

43. STATE SERIES CLINIC INFORMATION

44. OUR UNIFORM ~ cost $185.00

45. GUIDELINES & FINES

49. Make sure you review the appeals process located in our Guidelines.

50. Amendment Motion to propose a change to By-Law Article XI, Section 2 to read: a.Meeting attendance requirements and subsequent penalties will be established by the Board of Directors and presented in BCBOA Guidelines. a.Motion, Peter Stewart, seconded Mike Prociuk. passed 4-0. Must be presented and passed by membership according to association governance to be in effect. b.Reasons – To improve attendance at general meetings and subsequent training sessions. c.To allow for maximum accrual of points per the FHSAA d.To allow for changing landscape should association make the move to electronic meetings e.According to our Constitution we will vote on this in our October meeting.

51. Evaluations Preseason Tournament Evaluations Required for 150 – 200 Rank Officials. Or Required for Evaluation Cmte, Board or Commissioner requested officials of 100 or 250 rank If not requested, you can request board approval to be evaluated All three man games The fee for these games will be $40 per game President’s Note: Head custodian came in at this point in the meeting and politely asked us to vacate the premises.

52. RULES AND MECHANICS CHANGES Dave Dunning – BCBOA Rules Interpreter

53. Dave Dunning – Rules Interpreter

54. NFHS Changes - 1-3-1 The center restraining circle specifications were changed to permit a minimum of a ¼-inch-wide single line but a line no wider than 2-inches to designate the outer edge of the circle. Contrasting colored-floor areas are still permissible. Rationale: Many existing courts already have a center circle that has a single ¼ -inch line. A mathematical line between two solid colors is also permitted in Table 1-1, Supplement to the Basketball Court, No. 3. This change provides consistency in the rule.

55. NFHS Changes - 3-5-3 New The specifications regarding arm compression sleeves were changed to require the item to be white, black, beige or a single solid school color, be the same color for each team member and have only a single manufacturer’s logo that does not exceed 2 ¼ square inches. Arm compression sleeves must still be worn for medical purposes. Rationale: This rules change provides clarification and makes enforcement more consistent for officials.

56. Several definitions were changed to reflect that team control will now exist during a throw-in when the thrower-in has the ball at his/her disposal. The change primarily affects how foul penalties will be administered. Rationale: By changing the definition of player and team control to include a throw-in, greater consistency in the penalty for a common foul is achieved. This rules change will result in greater consistency in the penalties for common fouls, eliminate confusion on rule application and speed up the contest by eliminating the delay inherent with administering free throws. NFHS Changes - 4-12-1, 4-12-2 & 4-12-6

57. NFHS EDITORIAL CHANGES 1-11-2, 3 Updated specifications were added to the basket-ring rules. A note was also added recommending that basket rings be inspected for rules compliance. Rationale: The changes will more accurately describe the products used in the marketplace and encourage some type of equipment inspection.

58. NFHS EDITORIAL CHANGES 2-2-4 New Note A note was added clarifying the administrative responsibilities of game officials through the completion of required reports. Rationale: The administrative duties for game officials needed to be extended after the game to document actions which occur during the game. This revision illustrates the difference between the game officials’ jurisdiction during the game and other administrative responsibilities such as submitting specific reports after the game.

59. NFHS EDITORIAL CHANGES 3-4-1c New Note A new note was added recommending that the visiting team’s dark jersey be the darker of the school’s color scheme or black. Rationale: Many schools believe that a contrasting dark-colored jersey need only be a color other than white. When visiting teams wear light blue, light gold or light silver, it is difficult to differentiate them from the home white jerseys.

60. NFHS EDITORIAL CHANGES 3-5-1 New Note A new note was added authorizing state associations to grant exceptions to NFHS playing rules for participants with disabilities, special needs and/or extenuating circumstances. Rationale: Clarifies that an individual state association may authorize exceptions to NFHS playing rules to provide reasonable accommodations to individual participants with disabilities and/or special needs or other unique and extenuating circumstances. Such exceptions are not considered rules modifications since they are not general in nature; rather, they are limited to the circumstances of specific individual participants.

61. NFHS EDITORIAL CHANGES 4-19-3 The definition of an intentional foul was clarified and reorganized. Rationale: Clarification. 5-11 &12 The sections related to charged time-outs were consolidated and reorganized. Section 5-12 became unnecessary and was deleted. Rationale: Clarification.

62. NFHS EDITORIAL CHANGES 6-4-3e, g & Note Alternating-possession throw-in situations were clarified. Rationale: Current items e. and g. were inaccurate given the point of interruption procedure in 4-36. The Note was also clarified.

63. NFHS EDITORIAL CHANGES 8-6-2, 8-6-3 New, 8-7 The penalty administration for when single fouls occur as part of a multiple free-throw situation and when a double foul occurs as part of a multiple free-throw situation was clarified. Based on these editorial changes, Section 8- 7 became unnecessary and was deleted. Rationale: Clarification.

64. NFHS EDITORIAL CHANGES 9-2-10 Penalty 4 Clarified that when an opponent contacts the thrower-in, an intentional foul shall be charged to the offender. Rationale: Any type of contact on a thrower is an intentional foul. The defender does not actually have to break the boundary plane. This clarification will assist in more consistent enforcement.

65. 2011-13 MAJOR MECHANICS CHANGES 2.2.2.C.6 New Crew of Two Only: The Trail will mirror the Lead’s stop-and start- clock (chop) signal to ensure proper court coverage. Rationale: This is the three-person mechanic. Too many times in a crew of two it is hard for the timer to see the Lead start the clock. This was the rationale for three-person mechanics, so the same technique should be used for a crew of two. It is also good training for those transitioning from a crew of two to three.

66. 2011-13 MAJOR MECHANICS CHANGES 2.4.4.B.4 & 3.4.4.B.4 A visible signal (point to the table) was added to indicate when the timer should start the clock on a time-out. Rationale: Helps to provide consistent administration of time-out situations.

67. POINTS OF EMPHASIS 2011-12 POINTS OF EMPHASIS 1.Sporting Behavior 1.Pregame situations 2.Taunting/Self Promotion 2.Guidelines for Teaching and Officiating 1.Handchecking and Body Fouls 2.Screening 3.Post Play 4.Rebounding 3.Injury Data and Prevention 1.Injury Data 2.Injury Prevention

68. WEBSITE OVERVIEW

69. WEBSITE OVERVIEW www.bcboaonline.org

71. OTHER BUSINESS Next meeting September 20 First Training Sept 7th