ACCREDITATION WORKSHOP:
Attention:  Headmasters, Administrators, and Curriculum Coordinators.  An Accreditation Workshop will be held on Wednesday, September 13, 2000, 10:00-2:00, in the Stallworth Dining Room in Russell Hall.  Lunch will be provided.  This workshop will cover the Accreditation Handbook, the role of the visiting team, and issues pertaining to accreditation visits.  If you desire to serve on a visiting team or are scheduled for an accreditation visit this year need to attend.
Please bring your AISA Accreditation Handbook.

ATTENTION HEADMASTERS:
I. Please list five (5) people who have provided extraordinary leadership and/or effort, which led to the positive development of your school (since its beginning.)

II. Please list at least five (5) of your most prominent alumni and their achievements and/or accomplishments.

The AISA Hall of Fame Committee is requesting this information. If available, please furnish addresses and phone numbers. Please be assured that this information will be kept in total confidence.

School Calendars for 2000-2001 are due in the AISA office now.  The following calendars are needed:

Autauga Academy
Bessemer Academy
Bullock Memorial
Central Park Christian
Crenshaw Christian
Dixie Academy
Faith Academy
Jefferson Christian
Meadowview Christian
Monroe Academy
Morgan Academy
North Mobile Christian
Patrician Academy
Riverhill Christian
St. Mark UMS
Springwood School
Sumiton Christian
Sumter Academy
Taylor Road Academy
Victory Christian


Professional Personnel Reports are due in the AISA office as early in September as possible.

School Directory Information is due in the AISA office.  The following directories are needed:

Autauga Academy
Bullock Memorial
Cathedral Christian
Catherine Academy
Chambers Academy
Enterprise Academy
Evangel Christian
Hooper Academy
Jefferson Christian
Lee-Scott Academy
Marengo Academy
Marion Military Institute
Morgan Academy
North Mobile Christian
St. Mark UMS
Sumiton Christian
Taylor Road Academy
Warrior Academy

SGA STATE OFFICERS AND DISTRICT REPS:
There will be a SGA planning meeting for the September 19th SGA workshop on Thursday, August 31, 10:00 a.m., in the AISA office.

E-MAIL ADDRESSES: Please e-mail us if you need help!
AISA OFFICE - aisa@mnw.net
John Faircloth - aisa@mnw.net
Don Hand - aisa@mnw.net
Don Oswald - doswald@mnw.net
Linda Faust - aisalinda@mnw.net
Abigail Smith - abigail@mnw.net

COUNCIL MEETING WILL BE HELD IN THE AISA OFFICE ON SEPTEMBER 6, AT 10:00 A.M.  ACCREDITATION COMMITTEE WILL MEET AT 11:30 A.M. IN THE AISA OFFICE.

ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATORS FOR DISTRICT COMPETITION:
We need to receive information concerning district academic competition, leadership, and district competition sites, as soon as possible. Forms were provided to you at the annual meeting.  

ORATORICAL CONTESTS:
District Contests are scheduled for November 2, and the State contest will be held on November 9. This year's topic is: "The Impact of TECHNOLOGY on The American Family." We anticipate great participation.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY UPDATE: 
"Continuing the Tradition of Excellence in the New Millennium" is the theme selected by the Professional Development Day Planning Committee for this year's conference on Monday, October 2, 2000. The Committee and Teacher Leaders met recently under the leadership of Mrs. Barbara Lindsey, Chairperson, to finalize plans for the "Big Day" on October 2. Dr. Wanda Bigham, President of Huntingdon College, will give the keynote address.  Planning Committee will meet on September 7, at 10:00 a.m. in the Large Private Dining Hall, Huntingdon College.  Teacher leaders are asked to meet with the committee at 11:00 a.m.  Registration materials will be sent to all schools next week.  Please return registration form by September 7.

REMINDER:
The Professional Development Day Registration Form was due in the AISA Office by Thursday, September 7.  Please be sure to register by SESSION NUMBER.  Also, it will be helpful if participants' names and choices of sessions are typed or printed clearly to facilitate our making name tags.  Thanks!

IMPORTANT:
Professional Development Day Program Addition.
ADD:  B-15 and C-15 AEROSPACE EDUCATION.  Mrs. Sandy Armstrong, Abbeville Middle School, will present a workshop on AEROSPACE EDUCATION.  Mrs. Armstrong is a recognized educator in this field statewide.

"Aerospace Education in the New Millennium"

Session B - Secondary Teachers
Session C - Elem. & Sec. Teachers
Sandy Armstrong - 8th Grade Science Teacher at Abbeville Middle School
*1998 Dr. Wernher von Braun Aerospace Educator of the Year Award
*1999 Christa McAuliffe Nation Aerospace Teacher of the Year Award
*2000 Crown Circle Award for Aerospace Education Leadership State Chairman of Al. Aerospace Week

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY LODGING:
Holiday Inn Group Rate of $79.00 for a king or double and $99.00 for a suite plus lodging tax (currently 10%). Cut-off date is September 22,2000. Check-in time is 2:00 p.m. and check-out time is 12:00 noon. Breakfast is included in the rate. Please call Holiday Inn directly at 334-264-2231 or fax: 334-263-3179. Group Rate is under A.I.S.A. Group name.

REMINDER TO SCHOOLS VISITED FOR AISA ACCREDITATION IN 1999-2000:
Some schools that were visited for accreditation in 1999-2000 have provided documentation to clear Priorities and written responses to the Recommendations of the Visting Committee; however, some schools have not yet provided responses and documentation.  Priorities must be cleared and responses to Recommendations must be provided by August 31, 2000.

ALABAMA READING ASSOCIATION ALABAMA READING ASSOCIATION:
The Alabama Reading Association will host its 32nd Annual Fall Conference on October 12-13, 2000. The Von Braun Center and the Hilton Hotel in Huntsville will be the sites for the conference this year. In keeping with the conference theme, "Lift Off to Literacy," emphasis will be placed in strands of interest, which will revolve around reading and writing. The primary goal of the Alabama Reading Association is to promote literacy for children and adults in Alabama.

If you have questions you may contact Anne Hamilton at (205) 665-4412 during evening hours, or at (205) 665-6375 during the day.  E-mail address is ACHearly@aol.com.

BACKGROUND CHECKS:
Background checks are required on all new employees with unsupervised exposure to children.  Call the AISA office if you have any questions.

ASBESTOS:
Headmasters check your Asbestos File for current status.  You should have a copy of a current three (3) year report and/or an asbestos-free statement on file.  If you need to update your Asbestos Management Planner status call 1-877-508-7246 for a schedule of in-service programs.

ATTENTION:
Pike Liberal Arts School Foundation Inc. in Troy, Alabama seeks candidates for Headmaster for the school year beginning 2001-2002.

The candidate should possess qualities inabling him/her to:

*work with the Board of Trustees
*demonstrate professional growth based on leadership, teaching, and support of faculty.
*be able to communicate effectively within the school and successfully represent Pike Liberal Arts to the community and be prepared to lead the school in development and fundraising activities.

The candidate must possess an advanced degree and administrative experience.

Spiritual maturity well defined organizational skills, communication skills, and expertise in supervision of curriculum and instruction will be required.

Pike Liberal Arts School
P.O. Box Drawer 329
Troy, AL  36081

Office:  334-566-2023
Fax:  334-566-7091

TEXTBOOKS FOR SALE:
Lowndes Academy has the following books for sale:
Second Grade Writing with Phonics Manuscript Code #19143 Quantity: 25 Price: $6.45 each.
Third Grade Exploring God's World Code #57312 Quantity:  25  Price $7.95 each
Third Grade Exploring God's World Test Booklets Code #57339 Quantity:  25 Price:  $2.95 each.
Call Art Sullivan at 334-278-3366.

Edgewood Academy has the following books for sale:
Bravo Spanish Textbooks and the Teachers Resource Kit Quantity:  26
Call Larry Pickett at 567-5102.

SCHOOL BUS FOR SALE:
Cornerstone Christian School has a 1980 school bus for sale.  Price $1,990.00.  Call 205-669-7777.

ATHLETIC DIRECTOR NOTES: 
FOOTBALL SCORES / STATS / RANKINGS:  Enclosed

ATTENTION HEADMASTERS AND AD'S:
With the opening of school upon us, headmasters are reminded that organized athletic practice must occur during the school day.  The six hours of "pure instruction" must be maintained at all AISA schools every day.

ATHLETIC AND GAME PASS REQUESTS:
Requests for passes are due in the AISA office NOW!

ATTENTION COACHES AND AD'S:
The Athletic Committee recommends that all schools submit a list of pass bearers to the home school for athletic events.

ATTENTION:
HELP! Name the Football Championship CONTEST. We need an "eye-catching" name for our Football Championship - Triple-Header to be held at Troy State University on November 17, 2000. Fax or E-mail suggestions to the AISA office by August 25, 2000. The winning entry will receive four (4) tickets to the game.

ATHLETIC DIRECTORS:
Fill out the AISA Directory for Athletics by September 1.  If you do not have one, we will send it to you.

ATTENTION ATHLETIC COMMITTEE:
The Athletic Committee is scheduled to meet in the AISA office at 10:00 a.m. on September 6, 2000.

ADMISSION PRICES:
The following are AISA  maximum gate prices:
Varsity Football - $4.00/person
Below Varsity Football - $2.00/person
Volleyball - $2.00/person

ATTENTION AISA EMPLOYEES:
AISA member school employees may join our sports official's ranks for football.  If interested, contact the AISA office for specifics.

FOOTBALL DROP GAME:
Coach, if you have a ten (10) game schedule, then you must designate one (1) non-region game as a drop game.  Reference rule V-C-1, page 26 of your current AISA Athletic Handbook.  Your response must be in writing to the AISA office by August 23, 2000.  Call if you have questions.

ATTENTION FOOTBALL COACHES/AD'S:
a. Get your scrimmage and/or jamboree sanctioned
b. Review all game contracts
c. Review your athletic insurance program
d. Implement the AISA Risk Management Program - page 77 of your AISA Athletic Handbook
e. Insure all of your coaches through NFICA

FOOTBALL/VOLLEYBALL ELIGIBILITY:
Varsity football and volleyball eligibility lists are due in the AISA office by August 21, 2000.  A $100.00 fine will be levied on schools not meeting this deadline.

The AISA office must be notified immediately in writing by the receiving school of any student - athlete transferring in from a member school. (Item 10, Letter e, page 12 Athletic Handbook).

ATTENTION SOFTBALL COACHES:
The AISA will use the yellow softball with high seams for the next two years.  

See enclosures in June 26 LINK.

ATTENTION BASEBALL COACHES:
Taylor Road Academy needs baseball games.  Contact Nick Madalonni at (334) 273-8845.

FOOTBALL STATS:
To participate in the AISA Football Stats, a team must submit information to the AISA office by noon on Wednesday of each week

ATTENTION AD'S:
DO NOT DRESS AN INELIGIBLE  ATHLETE.  Reference rule II,  page 5, and rule XIII, page 19, in your current AISA Athletic Handbook.

EJECTION RULE:
Ad's and Coaches, please review the AISA ejection rule with your players and coaches. Refer. Rule XIII on page 6 of the AISA Athletic Handbook.

PUBLICITY:
Attention Football Coaches - Call your game results into the Montgomery Advertiser at 1-800-488-3579, The Birmingham News at 1-800-283-4024, and/or your local media. Try to get scores on the wire service.