linda d. robertson associate executive director for business september 2013
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Linda D. RobertsonAssociate Executive Director for
BusinessSeptember 2013
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The Business of FHSAA – Myths & Truth
Myth #1FHSAA was created byFlorida Law
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The Business of FHSAA – Myths & TruthTruth1920 - Opened as a Private Corporation –
operating out of UF’s Peabody HallOrganized and formed by coaches seeking fair
play
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The Business of FHSAA – Myths & TruthTruth1952 – Designated a Non-Profit Private
CorporationGoverned by its Public & Private School
MEMBERS
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The Business of FHSAA – Myths & Truth
Truth
Nothing in Florida Statues for first 76 years
1997 - Legislation in Florida StatutesNamed the governing organization for HS athletics for
PUBLIC schools (no option)
2004 – Legislative study recommended raising fines for eligibility violations
2012 – HB 1403 changed eligibility rules on transfers
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The Business of FHSAA – Myths & Truth
Myth #2Perceived as relying on Public Funds (taxes)
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The Business of FHSAA – Myths & Truth
TruthZERO state funding or direct tax dollars
$0
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The Business of FHSAA – Myths & TruthTruth7% INDIRECTLY from Public funds (Public
Schools)$168,100 Dues; $121,300 Fines; $58,700 Fees
(2012-13 FY)
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The Business of FHSAA – Myths & Truth
What Are Public Funds?
“Public fund refers to the funds of every political division of a state wherein taxes are levied for public purposes.”
- uslegal.om
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The Business of FHSAA – Myths & Truth
Truth:The State of Florida funds Public Schools
through the FEFP (Florida Education Finance Program)
FEFP does NOT provide funding for Athletics or Extra Curricular Activities
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The Business of FHSAA – Myths & Truth
Truth
Public Schools rely heavily on Activity Funds from ticket sales, fund raisers and donations to fund Athletics
Most Public Schools use NON-PUBLIC funds to pay FHSAA dues & fines
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The Business of FHSAA – Myths & Truth
Myth #3:Perceived as relying on Penalties/Fines for
funding source
= $
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The Business of FHSAA – Myths & TruthTruthLess than 3% of resources are Fines (2012-13 FY)
($121,300 Public & $53,700 Private Schools)
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The Business of the FHSAA – Myths & Truth
You can Define the Purpose of a Business by where it gets its money and how it spends its money
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Where Money Comes From$5,164,000
2012-13 FY
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Where Money Goes - $5,018,000
2012-13 FY
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The Business of the FHSAA – Myths & TruthYou can Define the Purpose of a Business by where it gets its money and how it spends its money
Truth: 92% of expense is Event Management, Officials, Training & Publications, and General Administration8% of expense is Compliance and EligibilityFHSAA gets ZERO from the StateFHSAA is a Non-Profit Private Corporation
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Did You Know?90+ years ago……FHSAA
Members determinedState Championships should
be organized & the PRIMARY
Source of funding for the FHSAA
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Did You Know?The First State Championships were
in 1922-Boys Basketball-Baseball-Tennis
32 State Championships in 2013-14
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Did You Know?State Championship Series = 41% of Total
Resources
$2.1 Million out of $5.2 Million Budget
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Did You Know?
FHSAA Members through representatives -
determineBy-Law & Policy on
School’s Share of State Playoffs
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Did You Know?Regular Season belongs to
Schools
FHSAA does not regulate ticket prices or share gate revenue
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Did You Know?3,100+ State Series Post Season Events
were Hosted by Schools
Schools Share of Gate Receipts for District & Region:
100% for 24 sports85% for 7 sports75% for football
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Did You Know?FHSAA State Series Generates
Millions for High School’s Athletic Programs
Estimated $7.9 Million in 2012-13for Schools Athletic Programs
(Gate receipts, concessions, parking, and team payouts for Finals)
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Did You Know?FHSAA State Championships:277 Finals Events Hosted by FHSAA each
Year
$1.1 Million per year – for FHSAAFunds used to pay:
Participating teamsOfficialsTrophiesOther event costs
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Did You Know?Over the past 3 years, FHSAA has
redirected funds to schools through Policy Change
A Few Examples:Football Classics pay FHSAA $54,000 Less Membership Dues are $208,000 LessFHSAA share of District & Region is $50,000
LessFines at 10 year low, $175,000 in 2012-13 (was
$551,000 in 2007-08)
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Did You Know?Over the past 3 years, FHSAA has expanded
the number of Classes and improved State Championship Venues to the benefit of Schools
A Few Examples:Team Payouts were $393,800 in 2012-13
($131,000 higher than 3 years ago)Team sports increased from 6 to 8 Classes –
now award 8 State Titles for each team sport -providing “championship” experience to more
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Financial Goal
“Fund the organization with 100% ticket sales from State Finals, Sponsorships, Media contracts, and Royalties so there is No Financial Burden to our Schools”
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What’s Next?3 yr Plan – Fee Adjustments
1. Eliminate FHSAA share of gate for State Series Dist/Region for Individual Sports – was 15% (CC, SW, TRK, WR) – NOW Zero Shared 2013-14
2. Eliminate/Reduce Tournament Sanction Fees
3. Eliminate/Reduce FHSAA membership and Legal fees
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How Policy is Changed
Eligibility rules, Fees, Dues and Revenue sharing are developed in By-Law and Policy from elected representation of our MEMBER SCHOOLS
Representative AssemblyFHSAA Board of Directors
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FHSAA PurposeFrom Articles of Incorporation approving FHSAA
as State of Florida not for profit corporationTo promote, direct and control all interscholastic athletics of schools of which
its members are principals, To establish, maintain and enforce such rules as may be necessary to provide
that all such activities shall be part of and contribute towards the entire educational programs of the high schools of the State of Florida,
To cooperate closely with the State Department of Education in the development of that program,
To safeguard the physical, mental and moral welfare of the students of Florida high schools and protect them from exploitation,
Through its members,…to improve opportunities for all Florida high school students, and protect their interests,
To advance the professional and welfare status of its members.
Must annually report to the Secretary of State of the State of Florida
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Bottom Line
FHSAA was formed 93 yrs ago by schools FHSAA By-Laws & Policy are written by
member schools FHSAA is a private, non-profit
corporation generating funds primarily from events and corporate partnerships
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