FILE COPY LORDS HGH SCHOOL ATEN ASSOCIATION April 30, 2010 Dr. Matthew Welker, Principal Dr. Michael W. Krop Senior High School 1410 County Line Road Miami, FL 33179 Dear Dr. Welker: ‘Subject: Dr. Krop High School Tennis Player Eligibility Investigation ii This office received the February 22, 2010 communication from Dr. Krop High School (DKHS), in response to an allegation received by the FHSAA, regarding the allowing of an ineligible student to participate in interscholastic tennis contests representing DKHS Background Summary, ‘The FHSAA Office received a communication alleging two students who participated in tennis representing Dr. Krop High School were ineligible due to violation of the “amateur” rule (reference Bylaw 9.9.3). The FHSAA requested Dr. Krop conduct an internal investigation of this matter and report its findings. Based on the information received, the students were not in violation of FHSAA’s amateur rules, however, the FHSAA found minor violations related to one of the students == who participated prior to being approved by the FHSAA office (Policy 17). fmmmimmp 25 determined to be an intemational student, The school failed to file the appropriate paperwork to seek approval due to the student's national status ~ « Canadian citizen. Miami-Dade does not require a visa for Canadian students to attend school, as reported by Dr. Krop. However, this provision does not apply to requirements for interscholastic athletic participation. Pertinent Bylaws and Policies Bylaw 9.2.2.1.1 Home Education Student Requirements Bylaw 9.9.3 Permissible Awards, Gifts, or Other Compensation Bylaw 9.9.3.1 Amateur Sports Guidelines Bylaw 10.2 Forfeiture of Contest Policy 5.1 Athletic Participation Defined Policy 17 Policy on Eligibility of International Students Policy 41 Penalty Code 1801 NW BO Bld « Gainer, FL324069176 + woorFbie.org# Pk 352/S729551 * Admin Fic 252.973.1520 + Ataf Ops Fac 352.872.086 Building leaders though teamwork, sportsmanship and citizenshipSummary of Violation Based on the information received, the following summarizes the violation(s) as reported to this office: 1. Ahome educated, international student, (IMIR pecticipated prior to approval dy FHSAA Office. The student participated prior to approval 2007-08, 2008-09, 2009-10 school years. , an international student participated during the 2009-10 school year prior to approval by FHSAA Office. ‘Whereas Bylaw 10.2 allows for the Executive Director's office to determine if the student was allowed to participate intentionally or unintentionally, the member school is expected to review the cligibility of each student-athlete prior to participation. For this reason, DKHS is held in accordance with the applicable. penalties to be assessed as failure to follow policies and procedures (Policy 41.2 item #23). However, the fact that DKHS is self-reporting this infraction will be taken into consideration. Penalties Assessed {p accordance with FHSAA Policies, Dr. Krop High School is assessed the following: + Fined in the amount of $400, The Handbook requires a minimum financial penalty of $2500 (per ‘student-athlete / per contest when not selfreported), bur this has been reduced due to the students are eligible in al other respects and the proper approval has been issued to Dr. Krop. Gnvoice attached.) © Item il assessed $300. © Hem #2 assessed $100. Note: Continued violations of this nature in the future may warrant additional penalties and considered major infractions. ‘The decision by this office may be appealed to the FHSAA Sectional Appeals Committee as directed under Bylaws 10.4.6 and 10.6.4 — Appeals of Executive Director's Findings (pages 68 & 72 of the 2009-10 FHSAA Handbook). Sincerely, Roger Dearing Executive Director FHSAA Cc: M. Denarvise Thomton, Jr, Associate Executive Director for Compliance & Eligibility Somny Hester, Associate Executive Director for Administrative Services Peggy Jones, Assistant Executive Director for Athletic Administration Sheryl Watson, Fiscal AssistantINVOICE FL High Schoo tlt Asa. ne EAS 1804 N.W. 80th Bivd, Gainesvillo, FL 32608-9176 INVOICE # (0078976-IN 352-372-9551 INVOICE DATE: eee Dr. Krop High School CUSTOMER # 10-1D0827 ATTN: ACCOUNTS PAYABLE DEPT Por 4410 Countyline Road Miami, FL 33179 Payment Due 30 Days No Personal Checks TNPEN _ Tennis Penalties & Fines EACH 1.000 400.000 400.00 Permitting Ineligible Student To Participate In Tennis Net Invoice’ “400.00 *Please Reference Invoice # With Payment 400.00