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Title: Does not look like we are getting a pay raise in SV this year
Post by: Coby on June 17, 2015, 08:46:37 AM

According to @CorbettsmithDMN (He is a writer for Dallas Morning News and covers the UIL).  They pushed back the officials pay rate increase to the October meeting.  He also said it does not look like officials are going to get a pay rate increase.

Football Related Expenses the UIL Contols:  Officials

Football Related Expenses the UIL Does Not Control:  Coach Stipends, EMT's, Team Dr, Team trainer, ticket takers, Police, Announcer etc.

I still do not understand why we do not get to take part in free market economy.

Title: Re: Does not look like we are getting a pay raise in SV this year
Post by: TexDoc on June 17, 2015, 10:07:44 AM

I understand the need for schools to be able to set their budgets and know how much officiating will cost.  On the other hand, are we truly independent contractors then, if what we get per game is set?

Title: Re: Does not look like we are getting a pay raise in SV this year
Post by: Coby on June 17, 2015, 12:43:48 PM

As do I Doc---

Why is it that it is just us that they control?  Why is there not a set price for ticket takers, EMT's, Cops, Trainers, and Coaches?

In February have every district send in what they are going to pay.  Let us as independent contractors decide where to supply our skilled labor.

What is even sadder is One Act Play Judges and debate judges (also under UIL control) dont have any of these type of pay restrictions.

The real test is going to be the rate that the "Game Day Cheer" judges charge. LOL

Title: Re: Does not look like we are getting a pay raise in SV this year
Post by: TexDoc on June 17, 2015, 01:10:15 PM

Band judges don't either, I think...

Title: Re: Does not look like we are getting a pay raise in SV this year
Post by: copedaddy on July 01, 2015, 08:45:52 PM

Well, reading the latest from TASO, yep no increase. Smells kind of fishy to me. Maybe our brothers to the east will have better luck with their case.

Title: Re: Does not look like we are getting a pay raise in SV this year
Post by: Etref on July 02, 2015, 12:22:49 PM

May need the boss to keep us at work longer so as to not be available.

Title: Re: Does not look like we are getting a pay raise in SV this year
Post by: Cowman52 on July 03, 2015, 06:47:26 PM

The email that came yesterday went on about how they had tried,  had put in for a 5 dollar raise, since a 10 dollar raise wouldn't be accepted.  And how the timing with school budgets already set, there just wasn't any way to get it done.  My question is what is going to happen with the schools out here that have to dig deeper for officials to cover a sizable travel expense as in close to $700.  They evidently have some space in the budget so why is 50 bucks on a Friday night such a outlandish request? 

I will admit I don't do it for the dollars,  but they do help ease the pain of the work I left undone to leave at noon for a game. 

I'm a little less accepting than I once was,  I drive to a game, usually take enough food to cover the crew,  have to ask the sideline girls for water to keep from choking, and then pay check is 44 days away.  I'm about ready to see schools do without us 1 Friday,  till they figure out they don't work for free, neither do I.

Title: Re: Does not look like we are getting a pay raise in SV this year
Post by: TxSkyBolt on July 04, 2015, 03:22:20 PM

I read that email from TASO and thought the UIL pulled the wool over someones eyes.  Checks in the mail....The UIL was dishonest in their dealings and we bit on it. Shame on us.

Title: Re: Does not look like we are getting a pay raise in SV this year
Post by: Cowman52 on July 04, 2015, 06:32:55 PM

Surely the UIL wouldn't hold a grudge and think they could stick it to someone,  nah.

Title: Re: Does not look like we are getting a pay raise in SV this year
Post by: TexDoc on July 06, 2015, 03:30:29 PM

I don't understand part of the statement that TASO released:

"The working committee will present their proposal to the UIL Sports Officials Committee (SOC), which is comprised of 5 administrators and 4 officials (2 of which are TASO members). "

OK, if you're not a TASO member, I don't consider you an official with vested interest in TASO activities, and therefore you have no damned business talking to the UIL about officiating matters that concern TASO.  I understand who these are, but also believe these people should bugger off and let TASO deal with the UIL concerning TASO matters.

Title: Re: Does not look like we are getting a pay raise in SV this year
Post by: TexDoc on July 06, 2015, 03:30:59 PM

Quote from: TexDoc on July 06, 2015, 03:30:29 PM

I'm concerned with part of the statement that TASO released:

"The working committee will present their proposal to the UIL Sports Officials Committee (SOC), which is comprised of 5 administrators and 4 officials (2 of which are TASO members). "

OK, if you're not a TASO member, I don't consider you an official with vested interest in TASO activities, and therefore you have no damned business talking to the UIL about officiating matters that concern TASO.  I understand who these are, but also believe these people should bugger off and let TASO deal with the UIL concerning TASO matters.

Title: Re: Does not look like we are getting a pay raise in SV this year
Post by: Etref on July 08, 2015, 08:31:32 AM

5 to 4
Seems the deck is already stacked!