High School Pay

[DaveASA/FED]

Every game but 2 (and sectionals) I had checks there waiting on me. 1 of those games the AD decided to raise the rates to match some other schools in the area so he was reissuing checks for us, got it in the mail 2 days later. and the other one there was a mix up and softball checks went to the track meet. Got that one either the next day or 2 days later. And I umpired a little over 50 HS games mostly 3A to 4A schools.

[wadeintothem]

Usually around every 2 weeks a check comes. Maybe 3. I've never seen 5 weeks.

[SRW]

Our umpire association handles the financials with the schools, and we as umpires only deal with the umpire association for pay. We can request draws once a month (twice if absolutely necessary) If we don't reqquest draws, then the money sits on the books until our two mandatory payouts - August and November.

It's really nice when you get your November check and you have that surge of holiday money to go spend.

[NCASAUmp]

Originally Posted by SRW

Our umpire association handles the financials with the schools, and we as umpires only deal with the umpire association for pay. We can request draws once a month (twice if absolutely necessary) If we don't reqquest draws, then the money sits on the books until our two mandatory payouts - August and November.

It's really nice when you get your November check and you have that surge of holiday money to go spend.

So the association gets all the interest?

I don't think so! Draw, or reach for the sky.

[whiskers_ump]

Originally Posted by NCASAUmp

So the association gets all the interest?

I don't think so! Draw, or reach for the sky.

I agree "Its my money and I want it now."

[Skahtboi]

Originally Posted by whiskers_ump

I agree "Its my money and I want it now."

Oh. Great. You have been watching too many cheap lawyer commercials on TV.

[whiskers_ump]

Originally Posted by Skahtboi

Oh. Great. You have been watching too many cheap lawyer commercials on TV.

Could not resist. How many times do you get to use something you see over
and over on FOX NEWS network.

[SRW]

Originally Posted by NCASAUmp

So the association gets all the interest?

Well, I agree... but in reality, the schools don't send payment to the association until about a month or two into the season (monthly billing)... so technically there's very little cash flow on the association's end right away - no money coming in from the schools regularly. Those of us who "need" the money can ask for it and there's reserve in the association's accounts to cover those few people. But those who don't "need" the money right away, and don't really care about a few bucks of interest usually just let it sit and wait until the mandatory paydates.

[NCASAUmp]

Originally Posted by SRW

Well, I agree... but in reality, the schools don't send payment to the association until about a month or two into the season (monthly billing)... so technically there's very little cash flow on the association's end right away - no money coming in from the schools regularly. Those of us who "need" the money can ask for it and there's reserve in the association's accounts to cover those few people. But those who don't "need" the money right away, and don't really care about a few bucks of interest usually just let it sit and wait until the mandatory paydates.

Speaking as someone who works for a school district, trust me... The schools can cut a check whenever they need to. Yes, they like to stick to monthly billing, just because it keeps things nice and neat in their books, but arrangements can be made. Trust me.

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by NCASAUmp

Speaking as someone who works for a school district, trust me... The schools can cut a check whenever they need to. Yes, they like to stick to monthly billing, just because it keeps things nice and neat in their books, but arrangements can be made. Trust me.

No, you cannot be trusted with this statement as it is different all around the country. It all depends on any state, county, city, school board, etc. rules, by-laws, etc.

There may also be a difference in fiscal year calendar.

Around here, the schools cut a check at the end of the season which is paid into the association and check are written as funds become available.