Hillsborough County Public Schools Curriculum and Instruction
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, October 24, 2006
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve Renewal Contract with Hillsborough County Umpires Association for Athletic Contests, 2006/2007 - $29,235 (Curriculum and Instruction Division)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Each year the School District negotiates a contract with Hillsborough County Umpires Association for the purpose of providing softball umpires for scheduled high school contests. The renewal contract includes the addition of two new high schools and increased fees of $2 per official/per game for travel expenses 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 $29,235 includes the addition of two new high schools and officiating fee increases of $2 per official/per game for a total increase of $2,940 over last year’s contract. The $29,235 contract cost is included in the general fund budget for the Division of Curriculum and Instruction Athletics Department. There is no additional cost to the District.

EVALUATION

SUBMITTED BY: Vernon Korhn, Director of Athletics

Michael Grego, Ed.D.
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
Gretchen Saunders
Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20061024_186 * Section E Item# 5.08