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I absolutely refuse to fault a person based on his or her check stub. Good on you for getting what you get for an honest day of work, whatever your profession.
That's why tons of Okies are here instead of there.
24 down ... 24 to go.
I understand this point. It still doesn't change my opinion. By just saying 'it's an admin position' doesn't magically make it okay then...Principals and supt should make more. Years ago I remember when these coaching salaries started going up, many districts had to give major raises to principals and supt because coaches couldn't make more than those positions. That's wrong . I fault no one for making what they can. I'm simply saying that our priorities are out of whack when we are cutting curriculum all over the place, yet coaches and admin salaries have skyrocketed over the last 10 to 20 years and we're spending $60 million+ on stadiums.
Judge a man by his questions rather than by his answers.
-Voltaire
There's another even larger picture here. Real wages in this country have barely moved in a couple of decades. When average tax payers wages have been stagnant and coaches and school admin salaries have skyrocketed in the last two decades, it's clear we have our priorities off.
https://www.texastribune.org/2017/12...e-budget-cuts/
https://www.forbes.com/sites/adamand.../#4d84568d10ae
https://texasmonitor.org/austin-isd-...salaries-rise/
Judge a man by his questions rather than by his answers.
-Voltaire
Money for stadiums has absolutely zero to do with teacher salaries, curriculum budgets etc...two totally different pots of money based on Texas school finance law.....I have no problem with a head football coach who is also an AD making an administrator salary....they do a lot of work behind the scenes that the average layperson doesn't know about.....now if we want to say all admin salaries in public schools are bloated...you might be onto something, but compared with other admin positions in most school districts, football coaches are in line...
coach Surratt has made the school enough money every year since he has been at Carthage to pay his salary and many more.
My wife was a teacher for 30 years, the last 18 as director of Technology. the last 18 years she got two weeks vacation and school holidays.
I know a little about what teachers go through and it is a tough job.
2080 hours is what most people work excluding overtime in a calendar year. Most teachers do not work 2080 hours in a calendar year.
Bottom line is Im not sure $125,000 is worth doing that job. Always under a microscope, people in the community treating you like **** because you didnt win a game or had to make an unpopular decision, people telling your kids in school that they are gunna have to leave there home because "my daddy is gunna get your dad fired." Heck no! Im out on that and those things happen way more than people like to admit. Although the Coaching profession can be very rewarding it also can consume a life and be very cruel.
While your point here may technically correct, it still points to priorities. Schools are cutting programming all over the place and still building multi-million $ stadiums. The point that these come from diff pots of money is irrelevant given that there is a finite amount of money.
I remember the stories of when my old school build a new stadium in 1969. They used the tradesmen in the community and they donated time. My grandfather was a plumber and did all the plumbing work for the stadium. I realize times change, but make no mistake, it's become about the all mighty dollar.
Judge a man by his questions rather than by his answers.
-Voltaire
Schools take home checks from playoff games for the gate...typically football playoff games do generate the schools money and as the rounds progress those checks do increase into mid-five figures....I know after expenses were paid schools will clear a nice chunk of change from the state title games....
In the state of Texas we allow individual communities to determine their destiny...those communities when voting for bonds should make their voices heard in regards to bonds and vote those construction bonds down and demand accountability from their administrators regarding educational programs being cut...
I am interested to hear which school districts are building multi-million dollar stadiums while also cutting educational programs....if you dont mind could you share some examples?? I would definitely like to look into those situations to get some more color behind that
Playoff game attendance that’s how.
6 state championships and 9 semi final in 12 years. Carthage travels very well.
A General job description for an athletic director in a Texas public school district
Program Planning
1. Direct and manage district’s athletic program and facilities
2. Establish physical and academic eligibility requirements for participation in each sport, and verify
each athlete’s eligibility.
3. Maintain an active program that promotes good sportsmanship and student development.
4. Obtain and use evaluative findings (including student achievement data) to gauge athletic program
effectiveness and ensure that program renewal is continuous and responsive to student needs.
5. Plan necessary time, resources, and materials to support accomplishment of department goals.
Athletic Events
6. Prepare and approve all interscholastic game schedules.
7. Arrange transportation, lodging, and meals for out-of-town athletic events.
8. Manage district athletic operations by directing ticket sales, employing game officials, and ensuring
preparation of facilities.
9. Oversee process of cleaning, repairing, and storing all athletic equipment.
10. Coordinate the use of all athletic facilities by nonschool groups.
11. Plan, organize, and supervise all athletic awards programs.
Student Management
12. Implement district student management policies, communicate expected student behavior related to
athletics, and ensure enforcement of student discipline in accordance with Student Code of Conduct
and student handbook.
13. Establish and maintain open lines of communication by conducting conferences on vital issues with
parents, students, and teachers.
Policy, Reports, and Law
14. Implement the policies established by federal law, state law, State Board of Education rule, UIL rules,
and local board policy in area of athletics.
15. Compile, maintain, file and present all physical and computerized reports, records, and other
documents required.
Budget and Inventory
16. Administer the athletic budget and ensure that programs are cost effective and that funds are managed
prudently.
17. Compile budgets and cost estimates based on documented program needs.
18. Initiate purchase orders and bids in accordance with budgetary limitations and district policies.
19. Maintain a current inventory of supplies and equipment and recommend disposal and replacement of
equipment when necessary.
20. Approve and forward purchase orders for athletic department to accounting department.
Personnel Management
21. Prepare, review, and revise job descriptions for athletic department.
22. Recruit, select, train, and supervise all athletic department personnel and make sound
recommendations about personnel placement, assignments, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
23. Evaluate job performance of employees to ensure effectiveness.
24. Develop training options and/or improvement plans for employees to ensure exemplary operation in
area of athletics.
Community Relations
25. Articulate the district’s mission and goals in the area of athletics to community and solicit its support
in realizing mission.
26. Demonstrate awareness of district and community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs.
27. Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.
28. Support athletic booster club activities.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervise and evaluate the performance of coaches and support staff
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent district and statewide travel; occasional prolonged
and irregular hours.
This is in addition to coaching the football team and serving as administrator on duty at many sporting events outside of football..