Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association

“Wisconsin interscholastic athletic association is a member directed voluntary organization comprised of over 500 public, religious, and independent high schools and approximately 46 middle schools. Members have the right to elect members of the governing body, develop policies, appeal and protest association rules, and are provided all association services including participating in association tournaments.”

“Each senior high school member of this association is entitled, when appropriate, to one vote for the board of control member in its geographical district, one vote for any at-large gender member, one vote for an at-large ethnic minority member, and one vote for an at-large nonpublic school member. The vote must be cast by the administrator, high school principal, or a person designated by either of these persons. Wisconsin interscholastic athletic association is governed by its member schools. Rules and policies of the association are developed, promulgated, and implemented by the membership through membership vote for constitutional issues or through a membership-elected committee structure for sport seasons regulations. For changes to the membership's constitution, bylaws, and rules of eligibility, a vote of the membership is required at the annual meeting each spring (majority vote required).”

“Each senior high school member of this association is entitled, when appropriate, to one vote for the board of control member in its geographical district, one vote for any at-large gender member, one vote for an at-large ethnic minority member, and one vote for an at-large nonpublic school member. The vote must be cast by the administrator, high school principal, or a person designated by either of these persons. Wisconsin interscholastic athletic association is governed by its member schools. Rules and policies of the association are developed, promulgated, and implemented by the membership through membership vote for constitutional issues or through a membership-elected committee structure for sport seasons regulations. For changes to the membership's constitution, bylaws, and rules of eligibility, a vote of the membership is required at the annual meeting each spring (majority vote required).”

“There were no committees organized for the current reporting period that acted on behalf of the board. When the board chooses to form such committees, they are expected to document any meetings that occur.”

“Form 990 is prepared by an independendent certified public accounting firm. A draft of the form 990 is provided to the board for review prior to the board of control meeting. At the board meeting, the agenda includes discussion of questions or concerns regarding the information contained in the form 990. Once all issues and questions are resolved, the board of control formally approves the draft version of the form 990. The form 990 will be finalized to incorporate any necessary changes and an updated version is provided to the executive director to distribute to the board for additional matters. The finalized version is filed with the irs on or before the filing deadline.”

“The policy is discussed annually with board members. The organization consulted with an independent public accounting firm which provided the organization with materials for developing its conflict of interest policy (definitions, examples, additional commentary, etc.). No conflicts of interest have been identified during the current fiscal year. Should a conflict of interest arise, the executive director along with the board of control would review and address procedures to resolve the conflict.”

“The organization uses data compiled by the national federation of high school associations (nfhsa) to annually review compensation provided to persons of other state associations. The board of control uses the nfhsa report and comparable data from the organization's own members to assess the compensation of management and employees.”

“Governing and policy documents are made available to members and the public in paper and/or electronic form on the organization's website, yearbook, and the periodic wiaa bulletin (quarterly). The sports' seasonal financial statements are made available to members and the nonmembers through the wiaa bulletin and yearbook.”

“The process has not changed from the prior year.”