Hillsborough County Public Schools Curriculum and Instruction
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, January 17, 2006
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve Renewal Contract with West Coast Umpires Association for Athletic Contests, 2005–2006 - $28,651 (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 $5 per official/per game as recommended by the Florida High School Athletic Association.

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

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

N/A

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

The contract amount of $28,651 includes the officiating fee increases of $5 per official/per game for a total increase of $2,185 over last year’s contract. The $28,651 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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