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IHSADA Leadership Update - August 2026

By: Allix Nicholson

Iowa High School Athletic Directors Association

Legislative Update

HF2591

On August 11, 2026 the Iowa State Board of Education will hold a virtual public hearing regarding proposed amendments to Iowa Administrative Code Chapter 36, which implements Iowa HF 2591. Written public comments may be submitted until 4:30 PM on August 11, 2026. Updates will be provided as additional information becomes available.

Meet the Executive Board

Executive Director - Scott Garvis, Newton

Past President - Tonya Moe, IGHSAU

President & Assistant Business Manager - Matt Weis, West Delaware

1st Vice President - Zach Clark, Central Decatur

2nd Vice President - Taylor Chapman, Spencer

Secretary & NIAAA Liaison- Mary Schultz, Woodbury Central

Treasurer - Jeff Bissen, Glenwood

Historian & NIAAA Liaison - David Huff, Nodaway Valley - Retired

Communications Director - Allix Nicholson, West Marshall

Historian, Newsletter, & AD Retiree Liaison - GarySchroeder, BGM - Retired

Business Manager - Mike Linde, Van Meter

LTI Coordinator - Chris Deam, Pleasant Valley

Asst. LTI Coordinator - Mike Egbert, WDM Valley

University of Iowa Liaison - Mike Winker, University of Iowa

Inclusive Leadership Coordinator - Tim Moses, Waterloo United

Mentor Leadership Coordinator - Brent Buttjer, Retired

Mentor Leadership Asst. Coordinator - HarleySchieffer, IHSADA-Retired

Evaluator Approval Co-Coordinator & Mentor Leadership Asst. Coordinator - Tom Lipovac, Perry - Retired

Evaluator Approval Co-Coordinator - Al Lammers, Norwalk - Retired

NIAAA Board & Section IV Rep - Brent Cook, Dubuque Senior

Dates to Know

August 1 - HF2591 (8th Grade Bill) goes into effect

August 3 - First Day - Girls Tennis Practice

August 4 - IHSADA Golf Outing

August 6 - First Competition Date - Girls Tennis

August 10 - First Day - Football, 4A Boys Golf, Cross Country, Volleyball, & Girls Swim Practice

August 12 - IHSADA New AD Workshop

August 13 - First Competition Date - 4A Boys Golf

August 24 - First Competition Date - Cross Country, Volleyball

August 27 - First Competition Date - Football

Allix Nicholson