STEVENS POINT — Karl Morrin, the superintendent at Wautoma, presided over the first meeting of the 2025-26 Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association Board of Control on Aug. 15.

The Board conducted its 2025-26 officer elections. Brian Nadeau, superintendent in the Ellsworth School District, will serve as the president-elect. Jill Stobber, athletics and activities administrator at Waterford High School, was re-elected to the role of treasurer. In addition, Ted Knutson, president at Aquinas, was introduced as new member, returning to the Board after serving from 2012-19.

Among the action items approved by the Board was the 2025-26 operational budget, various membership committee and employee handbooks, the 2025-26 Media Policies Reference Guide, an amendment to the existing agreement with the NFHS Network, the annual renewal of the WIAA’s membership in the National Federation of State High School Associations, as well as the general financial reports.

The executive staff presented the Board with updates on the Calendar & Contact Committee’s summer coaching contact survey, the Student-Athlete Leadership Team, the recent launch of the WIAA Foundation, awareness of the annual correspondence to state legislators and school administrators, a review of the Advisory Council role in the membership rule-making process, a technology report on a redesign of the WIAA website, a recap of the New Athletic Director Workshop, and plans for discussions at the fall Area Meetings.    

The Board also received presentation on the ongoing efforts to recruit and retain officials, which included results of an officials’ survey and supplemental data by Brian Nicol of the Donovan Group. Nicol also introduced the creation and review for a draft of a membership-wide strategic planning survey.        

In addition, Paul Manriquez of the Department of Public Instruction and Kyle LeMieux of the Wisconsin Athletic Directors Association presented liaison reports to the Board.