ISOA Observer's Program

As required by the IHSA, the ISOA has established an Observer's Program. The purpose of the program is to provide our members with feedback about their performance and to increase the retention of officials. The IHSA in no way will be party to the results of observations that are conducted and the observations will not factor into assignments in any way.

At this time, the following ISOA members are Observers within the program:

Mike Hutton, Program Coordinator - North & Northwest Suburbs

Mark A. Anderson - North & Northwest Suburbs

Bill Bavirsha - South & Southwest Suburbs

Steve McGriff - Rockford Area

Kevin Moss - Downstate

Only ISOA members will be observed under this progarm. For the 2007-08 school term, it is our goal to observe each 1st year member only. For the 2008-09 school term, our goal is to observe members who are new that year, plus any 2nd year member who requests an observation. Beginning with the 2009-10 school term, our goal is to observe members who are new that year, plus 2nd and 3rd year members upon request. On an ongoing basis beginning with the 2010-11 school year, we will observe new members plus any member who requests an observation.

Some key documents related to this program are available for your review below:

Program Outline

Evaluation Form

Video Consent Form

Please direct any questions, comments, suggestions, or requests for additional information to Mike Hutton.