DIAA Board of Directors Established by Senate Bill 259
The Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA) Board of Directors has been restructured under Senate Bill 259. The Board is now comprised of 17 members, including 15 voting members and 2 nonvoting members. This composition ensures broad representation across Delaware’s schools, athletic communities, and related professional fields.
Board Makeup by Statute:
- President of the Delaware Chief School Officers Association or a designee.
- Three public school principals, each representing a different county and a DIAA member school.
- One nonpublic school head (or equivalent) representing a member school.
- Four athletic directors, with three representing different counties and one representing a nonpublic school.
- One sports medicine professional, which may include:
- A Physician Assistant, or
- An Advanced Practice Registered Nurse.
- One mental or behavioral health specialist employed by a member school.
- Three public members, appointed by the Speaker of the House, the Senate Pro Tempore, and the Governor. These individuals must meet the following criteria:
- One member may be a parent of a current or recent student-athlete,
- All members must be Delaware residents for at least 3 years,
- Members must be knowledgeable about athletics,
- Members cannot be employees of a member school or have financial interests in providing goods/services to DIAA or member schools.
- The Director of Athletics, Community, and Campus Recreation of the University of Delaware (or designee).
- The Director of Athletics, Community, and Campus Recreation of Delaware State University (or designee).
Appointments and Tenure:
- Members are appointed by the Governor with Senate consent, except for members appointed by the Speaker of the House and Senate Pro Tempore.
- Members serve until a replacement is appointed following the same process.
- A school district or nonpublic school may not have more than one representative on the Board.
Member Accountability: Board members are expected to attend regular meetings. A member is deemed in neglect of duty if absent from three consecutive meetings or if attendance falls below 50% annually, unless excused for good cause by the Board.
