MSHSAA Board Approves Annual Questionnaire for Member Schools

Board discusses range of topics impacting Missouri high schools at February meeting

Published on Feb. 19, 2026

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The Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) Board of Directors met on February 11 in Columbia, addressing a variety of issues affecting member schools across the state. The Board approved the Annual Questionnaire, a key tool used to gather input from schools on important topics. The feedback will help the Board identify and implement changes reflecting the priorities of member schools. The Board also approved recommendations from the Tennis and Athletic Director Advisory Committees.

Why it matters

The MSHSAA Board's decisions have a direct impact on the operations and experiences of high school sports and activities programs throughout Missouri. The Annual Questionnaire provides a critical channel for member schools to voice their perspectives and help shape the policies and rules governing their programs.

The details

During the meeting, MSHSAA staff gave a report on this year's Area Meetings, where they traveled to all eight board districts to discuss important topics with member schools. Following the report, the Board approved the Annual Questionnaire, which will be distributed to schools on February 16 with responses due by February 27. The Annual Ballot, incorporating feedback from the questionnaire, will then be available to schools from April 13 to April 24, with the results posted later in the spring.

  • The MSHSAA Board of Directors met on February 11, 2026 in Columbia.
  • The Annual Questionnaire will be distributed to member schools on February 16, 2026.
  • Responses to the Annual Questionnaire are due by February 27, 2026.
  • The Annual Ballot will be available to member schools from April 13 to April 24, 2026.
  • The results of the Annual Ballot will be posted to the MSHSAA website later in the spring of 2026.

The players

MSHSAA

The Missouri State High School Activities Association, the governing body for high school sports and activities in the state of Missouri.

Dr. Rukstad

The Executive Director of MSHSAA.

Tennis Advisory Committee

A committee that provides recommendations to the MSHSAA Board on tennis-related policies and rules.

Athletic Director Advisory Committee

A committee that provides recommendations to the MSHSAA Board on issues affecting high school athletic directors and programs.

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What they’re saying

“We look forward to engaging with our member schools, gathering their important perspectives through the questionnaire, and sharing their input with the Board as we develop the Annual Ballot.”

— Dr. Rukstad, MSHSAA Executive Director (mykdkd.com)

What’s next

The MSHSAA Board will meet again for a regularly scheduled meeting in March 2026.

The takeaway

The MSHSAA Board's approval of the Annual Questionnaire demonstrates its commitment to soliciting direct feedback from member schools and incorporating their priorities into the policies and rules governing high school sports and activities in Missouri.