OSSAA Interim Study Results

   The Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activities Association (OSSAA) interim study on "competitive equity" for all members was held September 11 at the capitol. The "old white guys" (according to one senator), wasted her entire afternoon - providing evidence that a competitive equity classification plan is needed.. or in her words, complaining. I must agree with the senator, and I'm sure her constituents do - as she has mostly large public schools, private schools, and virtual charter schools in her district. These schools have no interest in competitive equity in the OSSAA.
   The end results of the study was that the OSSAA assistant executive director persuaded the Senate Committee that a competitive equity plan is not needed, so no action will result. There was an interesting line of questioning, however, from both Senator Sharp and Senator Stanislawski as to what actions the OSSAA may take to resolve the issue. Senator Ron Sharp asked the "executive director" - "Are there any other athletic organizations available that private schools can belong?" The ex. director answered "Yes, two or three." Senator Sharp then asked "Are there any alternative organizations that (traditional) public schools may belong?" The ex. director answered "No."  Senator Stanislawski (who most public schools have great respect) then followed up with "Is there anything else public schools can do?" The ex. director of the OSSAA answered "Yes."
   Senator Stanislawski's question and the subsequent answer can be interpreted to mean several things - it's anyone's opinion. In the opinion of many in attendance, though, the "executive director" implied that all those member schools which believe that competitive equity must exist in the OSSAA have the right to form their own league.
   A Competitive Equity Committee (CEC) has been formed for consideration of the next step for providing competitive equity in the OSSAA, or any athletic league formed. The members of the committee shall remain anonymous for now, although most OSSAA members will soon be aware. The first step of the committee will be to provide yet another competitive equity classification plan to the OSSAA board for consideration. It will probably be shot down, just as the previous two have - as the ex. director bragged in the interim study. The CEC will gather the required twenty member signatures for consideration before the board, and the board will hear the plan during one of the upcoming regular meetings.
   The 200+ members of the OSSAA which believe that competitive equity doesn't exist - are not gonna quit...