Approve Waiver of Policy 12.4.b, “Handling and Receipting of Athletic Money” – Athletic Guidebook of Procedures, for the Blake vs. Middleton Football Game, September 17, 2009 (Athletics Department)

Due to the efforts of Blake and Middleton High Schools and their communities, it is recommended that the School Board approve a waiver of Policy 12.4.b for the Blake vs. Middleton Football Game on September 17, 2009. By this waiver, if the game produces a profit up to $3 above the regular ticket price, $5 will be returned to Blake and Middleton High Schools, equally, via their incentive accounts through the Athletics Department. This provides an increased incentive for both Middleton and Blake High Schools to actively promote attendance at the game.

The ticket price for this game has been increased from $5 to $8 each to offset the rental cost of $42,500 for Raymond James Stadium. The Athletic Guidebook of Procedures Policy 12.4.b states “All revenue, fees, and/or guarantees received as a result of athletic programs will be credited the School Board of Hillsborough County, Florida, general fund.

All game expenses must be paid before incentive funds will be issued. All purchases from these incentive funds must be approved by the Director of Athletics.