I. Comments from Fred Binggeli, MSHSAA Associate Director

A. Pointed out the new updated MSHSAA website. The track mailing later this spring will not contain the track manual. That info will be found on the website. District assignments will be posted on the website by the 14^th (They were). For you to access, your AD will have had to list you as a coach so that you will have a name (your email address) and a password to go with it. Password will be generated, but you can change after MSHSAA assigns it. It was later pointed out that almost a third of the schools do not have their track coaches listed yet.

B. Changes in track

1. Performance mark to qualify more than two at the district meet will now be based on the 8^th best qualifying mark, or 8^th best performance in those events without prelims, averaged over the past three years.

2. The proper circle seed method per NFHS rulebook will now be used to seed prelims. This will eliminate having the fastest 4 times all in the same heat.

3. Tabled were weighing pole vaulters before the district meet and allowing the use of the javelin.

C. Cross Country items include placing on the questionnaire this spring to allow the CC season to expand from 9 meets to 10. If approved, it will go on the ballot. Also noted that there is a petition out from Farmington to allow Class 3 schools to have a sectional

D. Questions:

1. Comments on chips at state. Reply was very successful with only one failure noted, but was caught by the backup timing.

2. Question on sectionals for class 1 and 2 track: They are a two year experiment and will be voted on in 2009.

3. Question on when enrollment numbers will be released. Reply was by Feb 1. All non-public schools have complied. However, some public schools have not turned their numbers in to DESE. (Editorial question: Is the new MOSIS system the DESE has to track students creating some problems?) August registration will determine the classification of schools per MSHSAA handbook.

4. Paperwork to attend an out of state meet discussed. The out of state meet must be sanctioned per NFHS rules. It was noted that each school is allowed one trip beyond the 250 mile limit.

II. Minutes from 2006 Business meeting approved as presented by Dean Hays

III. Financial report approved as presented by Dean Hays. It was noted that last years clinic did lose money and the 2007 was projected to break even. (Attendance at 2007 clinic was around 630 with about 590 paid – the largest total ever.)

IV. Amendment to the constitution to change the title of vice president to 1st vice president and add a 2nd vice-president was presented. Rational was that in 1988 when there were 98 members of the MTCCCA we had 4 officers and in 2007 with over 600 we still have only 4 officers. With the increased duties of each office in the past 10 years, it was felt it was best to let add a 2nd VP so they can watch the first year to learn what is expected later. Amendment was approved unanimously.

V. Presentation by Mike Corn of the USTCCCA and director of schools for USATF.

A. Discussion over coaching education program and minority women scholarship opportunities for Level 1 and Level II coaching schools.

B. Discussion of the emerging elite athlete training center.

C. Talked on javelin and that most states that use the javelin are using the rubber tipped javelin.

D. Discussed different qualifying systems used for the state meet. He suggested that Colorado might be one to look at.

VI. Election of officers

A. Nominations for the 1^st and 2^nd VP: Jim Marshall presented a slate of Keith Harder of Ladue and Todd Warner of Oak Park. They were accepted by acclimation with Keith agreeing to be 1^st VP and Todd 2^nd VP.

B. Dean Hays nominated and accepted by acclimation to continue as secretary treasurer.

VII. Comments from crowd

A. Two comments from Dennis Licklider on a reserved lot to be used at the state track meet this spring and on a weight lifting clinic on January 23^rd at Jefferson City HS.

B. Comments from Matt Candrl on the Emerging athlete program of USATF and on coaching opportunities with that program.

VIII. With a move by Larry Cleair and a second from Doug Carder, the meeting was adjourned.