On Tuesday, March 31, 2020, IHSA Executive Director Craig Anderson stated, “Due to the COVID-19 quarantine measures, the IHSA Board of Directors held its March meeting via video conference call. As a result of today’s announcement by Governor Pritzker, continuing the quarantine measures through Thursday, April 30, the IHSA Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 21, also will be held via an online format.
“As you are likely aware, the IHSA Board was scheduled to vote on the Boys and Girls Basketball State Final hosting bids at their meeting on April 21. Because of the time, effort ,and resources that each community and venue has invested into their respective hosting bids, I believe it is vital that the IHSA Board be able to meet in-person to vote on the State Basketball bids. I want them to be unencumbered in their discussion, as well as able to get clarity on any questions they may have on the bids. As convenient as online meeting resources are, I do sometimes have concerns that they can stifle conversation, especially with a group as large as ours.
“As a result, there will be no vote on the State Basketball hosting bids at the April board meeting. Like so many of the scheduling impasses we find ourselves at, it is difficult to pinpoint an exact time when the announcement may come. The next scheduled Board meeting is Monday, June 15, but that does not necessarily mean that is the earliest a decision could come. The Board meeting schedule could be altered, or a special meeting could be called. Please know that we want to make the decision as soon as possible, and we will get you that information as soon as it is available. At that time, we will also layout a plan on media availability surrounding the announcement.”