Hillsborough County Public Schools Curriculum and Instruction
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, August 22, 2006
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve Renewal Contract with West Coast Umpires Association for Athletic Contests, 2006/2007 - $31,805 (Curriculum and Instruction Division)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Each year the School District negotiates a contract with West Coast Umpires Association for the purpose of providing baseball umpires for scheduled high school contests. The renewal contract includes increased fees of $2 per official/per game for travel due to increased fuel costs.

Professional athletic officials ensure unbiased and fair officiating at athletic events.

ANNUAL DISTRICT GOAL(S) AND CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR(S)

All District Goals and Critical Success Factors

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

The contract amount of $31,805 includes the officiating fee increases of $2 per official/per game for a total increase of $3,154 over last year’s contract. The $31,805 contract cost is included in the Division of Curriculum and Instruction Athletics Department budget. There is no additional cost to the District.

EVALUATION

SUBMITTED BY: Vernon Korhn, Director of Athletics

Michael A. Grego, Ed. D.
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
Gretchen Saunders
Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
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