OHEAA Board Meeting Minutes - 7/21/2025
Board Members: Michael Swanson, Susie Dutcher, Billy Grady, Kelly Zoschke, Erin Gerlt, Craig Wilson, James McKay
Present: Michael Swanson, Susie Dutcher, Billy Grady, Kelly Zoschke, Erin Gerlt, James McKay
Guests: Josh Butler, Sam Packard, Nathaniel Morvant, Chad Gerlt
Review/approve previous minutes
Susie made a motion to approve the previous minutes with the addition of adding the fact that we had discussion before voting on the assistant coaches
James seconded the motion.
All voted yes; the previous minutes were approved.
Athletic Director Report
N/A
Treasury Report
Presented a financial report.
Secretary Report
N/A
Old Business
Parent/player meeting (August 19th at 6:30pm) Susie will start an agenda on Google Docs so that we can add to it if needed.
New Business
Discussion with Sam and Josh regarding season logistics
Internship Opportunity
Nathaniel Morvant will be a sophomore and has an interest in journalism (particularly sports broadcasting), and he is interested in doing play-by play for the varsity boys (and possibly the varsity girls as well). He has a friend interested in writing game recaps.
James made a motion to approve Nathaniel Morvant as a broadcaster for the Knights and that we will provide a mic for him, as well as provide the same amount as we do for coaches to go toward Nationals lodging expenses.
Michael seconded the motion.
All voted yes; the motion carried.
Susie’s three-year term is up as a board member and is therefore up for renewal.
James made a motion to vote to renew Susie’s term as a board member for another three years;
Michael seconded the motion.
All voted yes; the motion carried.
Audio/Visual Equipment Upgrades/Livestream options
Chad Gerlt presented three options to help streamline our Hudl experience, as well as make a Livestream option available for our teams. Also includes the option to sell ads.
James made a motion to approve a $10,000 budget for Hudl camera/higher package and to add Starlink for a more seamless internet connection.
Michael seconded the motion.
All voted yes; the motion passed.
James made a motion that the player fees stay the same for the 2025-2026 year and are reevaluated on a yearly basis.
Michael seconded the motion.
All voted yes; the motion passed.
The rest of the agenda was tabled until the next meeting.
