AGREEMENT BETWEENTHE SPOKANE OFFICIALS COALITION

and

WIAA DISTRICTS 7 and 8

 

I           DURATION OF AGREEMENT:  This agreement shall be in force from July 1,

  2007 though June 30, 2010.

II          FEES:

A.     GAME/MATCH: Shall be in accordance with the established WIAA/WOA fee schedule.  A Jamboree, as defined in the WIAA Handbook, section 17.13.0, shall be paid regular game/match fees for all officials requested by the schools.  Any extra officials will be paid by the Associations/Boards.

B.     TRAVEL:

All Spokane Public Schools, Central Valley, East Valley, Mead and West Valley Schools district plus; Gonzaga Prep, Mt. Saint Michael’s, St. Georges, Northwest Christian, and Valley Christian schools shall pay a flat rate based on the following rates;

Cost of Regular Unleaded Gasoline                           Travel Fee

$1.75 through $2.24 per gallon                                  $  8.00

$2.25 through $2.75 per gallon                                  $  9.00

$2.75 through $3.24 per gallon                                  $10.00

$3.25 through $3.74 per gallon                                  $11.00

$3.75 through and above                                Reopen Negotiations

 

The cost of gasoline, as determined by the Inland Empire AAA will be determined on:

            1 August for Fall           1 October for Winter    1 February for Spring

 

2.      All other schools except Cheney, Deer Park, Freeman, Lakeside, Medical Lake, and Riverside shall pay:

a)      At the established IRS business mileage rate times 2, one way per vehicle per assigned game/match.  Mileage chart enclosed.

b)      Two (2) travel fees will be paid if there is a request for more than four (4) officials, or if the games/matches are not played at the same time or back to back.  There will be no more then four (4) officials per vehicle.

c)      Any unusual travel arrangements not covered in this agreement shall be referred to the appropriate liaison committee for resolution.

3.      Cheney, Deer Park, Freeman, Lakeside, Medical Lake, and Riverside will have the option of either travel pay method.  They must make the decision by 10 August.  The decision will remain in effect for the entire school year for all sports.  If above schools do not contact the Associations/Boards, the travel pay shall revert to what was done the previous year.

 

C.     ADMINISTRATIVE FEES:  (assigning and record keeping)

1.            Shall be twelve percent (12%) of game/match fees for all regular season and Jamboree games/matches.  All tournaments shall be twelve percent (12%) of games/match fees with a maximum of ten dollars ($10.00) per official signed.

2.            Baseball and Softball Administrative fees shall be 14%

3.            a) Late payment fees shall be defined as any school, league, district or regional entity not paying all game/match, travel and administrative fees within 45 days from post marked date.

b) A late payment fee of $75.00 shall become due and payable after 45 days.  Within an additional $25.00 added to each thirty day (30) period in which payment has not been received.

4.        There shall be a “per diem” fee of $15.00 per official for games/matches held at a facility greater than 100 miles, one way, from Spokane.

5.        Percentages are figured on game/match fees for normal game/match assignments, including jamborees and tournaments.

III.  METHOD OF PAYMENT:

A.      Each Association/Board and School/League shall agree to a preferred method of payment.  Schools/Leagues shall pay each Association/Board according to the agreement method of payment.

1.      LUMP SUM:  Full season fees will be paid on or before September 1 for Fall, December 1 for Winter, and March 15 for Spring (or 30 days after receipt of invoice).

2.      MONTHLY:  Full month’s fees will be paid on or before September 1 and October 1 for Fall; December 1, January 1 and February 1 for Winter; and March 15, April 1, and May 1 for Spring.  Payment MUST be paid by the 19th of the month (30th for March) or the late fee will be assessed.  If invoicing is late, the bills MUST be paid within thirty (30) days of receipt of invoice.

B.      Full fees include game/match, travel, and administrative fee.

IV. PROCEDURES:

A.     SCHOOLS/LEAGUES SHALL:

1.      Provide game/match schedules to the Associations/Boards on the following time schedule:

a.       June 1 for Fall

b.      October 15 for Winter

c.       February 15 Spring

d.      Schedules shall include Varsity, Sub Varsity and Jamboree/Tournaments

e.       “C” team schedules shall be submitted in a timely fashion

2.      If Schedules are not submitted in accordance with Section IV. A. 1 above, assigning secretaries will notify WIAA District Secretaries of the non-conformance for help.  Late submissions MAY affect quality of officials assigned.

3.      Cancelled or postponed games/matches shall be handled as follows:

a.       In cases of emergencies (weather, illnesses, etc.), Associations/Boards shall be notified at least three (3) hours prior to scheduled game/match start time.

b.      Forty-eight (48) hours notice shall be provided for all other postponements.

c.       Pay full game/match fees plus mileage to officials who arrive at the game/match site when conditions of A or B above are not met. (Interrupted baseball and softball games have special rules governing these situations).

d.      Any situations not covered by the above rules shall be resolved between the Association/Board and the Activity/Athletic Vice Principal.

1.      Provide adequate dressing rooms and shower facilities when available.  Specific problems with facilities shall be dealt with by the Schools/Leagues and Associations/Boards liaison committees.

2.      Provide for a liaison committee for each sport, which will be comprised of a principal, an activities/athletic vice principal, and coach of that specific sport.

3.      Pay a charge fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for each change made within fourteen (14) days of a scheduled game/match date for any schedule change, or addition to, from the original schedule submitted to the Associations/Boards as per Section IV.A.1 above.  This does not include cancellations or additions to the schedule when the conditions of Section IV.3.a or 3.b above are met.  If a game/match is cancelled, the administrative fee remains with the Association/Board.

(Junior HS and Middle schools are exempt from this charge fee.)

 

A.        ASSOCIATIONS/BOARDS SHALL:

a.       Provide a written confirmation of the schedule to the schools at least two (2) days prior to the games/matches. Invoices with schedules will suffice.  Changes and additions will have to be confirmed.

b.      Except in cases of travel emergencies (weather, closed roads), shall pay to the schools the game/match fees a twenty percent (20%) penalty for “No Shows” unless the schools are notified that there are no officials available at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the game/match time.

c.       Assignment restrictions for Varsity games/matches shall be in accordance with following guidelines whenever possible:

a)      An official may not accept an assignment if:

1.      He/she or a family member is employed by the school.

2.      He/she or a family member coaches at a junior high or middle school that feeds into that high school.

3.      His/her child(ren) attends the school or has relatives associated with the team.

4.      He/she attended the school within the last three (3) years.

b)      Employed by a District 7 or 8 school NOT involved in the game/match considered a conflict of interest.  An official may disqualify him/herself.

a)      Provide for liaison committee composed of three (3) persons designated by the governing board of directors.

b)      Invoice the schools/districts for all fees on or before August 15 for Fall, November 15 for Winter, and March 1 for Spring.

V.     GENERAL:

A.  Should any section of this agreement be determined illegal or invalid by any Federal, State or local governmental agency, the parties shall renegotiate the affected sections.  All other sections of the agreement shall remain in affect.

B.  The parties to this agreement are committed to the principles of affirmative action, fairness, and equality of opportunity.

C.  All officials covered under this agreement are not considered independent contractors. The Associations/Boards are NOT employers. 

D. The Associations/Boards shall attempt to assign all potential post season officials to each classification (4A, 3A, 2A, A, 2B, and 1B) at least once during the season.

E. In the event any action is needed to enforce the provisions of this agreement, costs/attorney fees shall be paid by the party declared wrong in the action.

 

VI        SIGNATURES:

 

 

______________________________                        ______________________________

            District 7                                                                      District 8

 

______________________________                        ______________________________

            Baseball                                                                       Girls Basketball

 

______________________________                        ______________________________

            Boys Basketball                                                            Gymnastics

 

______________________________                        ______________________________

            Football                                                                        Softball

 

______________________________                        ______________________________

            Wrestling                                                                      Soccer

 

                                    ___________________________________

                                                            Volleyball

 

 

APPENDIX A                                                                                                 2006

 

 

MILEAGE CHART

 

SCHOOL

MILES

COST

SCHOOL

MILES

COST

Cheney

24

$15.13

Lamont

92

$34.50

Chewelah

110

$48.95

Liberty

46

$20.47

Christian Heritage

76

$33.82

Lind

150

$66.75

Colbert

24

$10.65

Mary Walker

74

$32.93

Columbia

150

$66.75

Medical Lake

34

$15.13

Colfax

112

$49.84

Newport

96

$42.70

Colville

154

$68.53

Odessa

140

$62.30

Creston

106

$47.17

Pullman

160

$71.20

Cusick

102

$45.39

Reardan

48

$21.36

Davenport

64

$28.48

Ritzville

116

$51.62

Deer Park

48

$21.36

Riverside

48

$21.36

Freeman

42

$18.69

Selkirk

176

$78.32

Harrington

90

$40.05

Sprague

70

$31.15

Inchelium

180

$81.00

Usk

112

$49.84

Kettle Falls

174

$77.43

Wellpinit

104

$46.28

Lakeside

34

$15.13

Wilbur

128

$56.96

 

Mileages are round trip mileages with occasional added miles if the sports facility is not in the city/town.

 

Miles are all from AAA mileage charts from Spokane.

 

The cost is figured at the IRS allowed business rate of $0.445 per mile.