Hillsborough County Public Schools Curriculum and Instruction
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, August 21, 2007
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve Television License Agreement with Bright House Networks, dba Catch 47 to Televise Athletic Contests, 2007-2010 (Athletics Department)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

We request approval of the Television License Agreement with Bright House Networks dba Catch 47 – Tampa Bay Sports Television to telecast on a live or tape delayed basis a minimum of ten regular season boys and girls athletic contests in each year of the term (2007/2008, 2008/2009, and 2009/2010 school years). The initial telecast will occur within 24 hours of the game’s conclusion and will be shown a minimum of two times.

Catch 47 will pay the district broadcast rights fees to be split between both schools participating in play. Rights fees are as follows: 2007/2008 school year - $300 per contest; 2008/2009 school year - $350 per contest; and 2009/2010 school year - $400 per contest.

Catch 47 will also provide proof of insurance, naming SDHC as an additional insured. This contract has been reviewed and approved by the School Board Attorney.

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

N/A

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: No)

Broadcast rights fees received will be split between both schools participating in play. Rights fees would be paid as follows: 2007/2008 - $300 per contest, 2008/2009 - $350 per contest, and 2009/2010 - $400 per contest.

EVALUATION

SUBMITTED BY: Lanness Robinson, 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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