Approve Waiver of Policy 12-4b, "Handling and Receipting of Athletic Money" - Athletic Guidebook of Procedures, for the Blake vs. Middleton Football Game, October 3, 2008 (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 12-4b for the Blake/Middleton Football Game on October 3, 2008, so that if this game produces a profit, up to $3 above the regular ticket price of $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.

Blake and Middleton High Schools, as well as the respective communities and alumni, work very hard to promote the Blake/Middleton football game scheduled for Raymond James Stadium on October 3, 2008. 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. For the past three years the revenue generated from the ticket sales has covered all stadium expenses and provided each school additional funds to support the athletic program.

The Athletic Guidebook of Procedures Policy 12-4b states "All revenue, fees, and/or guarantees received as a result of Athletic programs will be credited to the School Board of Hillsborough County general fund."

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All game expenses must be paid before incentive funds will be issued. If the game produces a profit, then $3 above the regular ticket price of $5 will be returned to Blake and Middleton High Schools equally via their incentive accounts through the Athletics Department. All purchases from these incentive funds must be approved by the Director of Athletics.