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305) STRIKE OR BOYCOTT
Q. How is this Section interpreted in the case of a strike, boycott or other emergency?
A. Every effort shall be made by both parties to resolve the breach of contract by mutual agreement. (By-law 6.040).
However, if an agreement cannot be reached, the matter shall be reviewed by tthe Board of Directors under the terms of By-laws 6.040 and 6.043.
6.050 BREACH OF CONTRACT BETWEEN MEMBER SCHOOL AND OFFICIAL
In case of breach of contract between a member school and official, either in total or in part, the Board of Directors shall have authority to assess as a penalty against the offending party the sum of $10, in addition to the forfeit named in the contract.
6.051 All contracts between schools and officials shall be written on the Contract for Officials form supplied by the Board of Directors through the IHSA Office. The Terms and Conditions of these contracts should be scrupulously observed.
6.052 If, in the judgment of the Board of Directors, the contract has been broken by the school and no forfeit has been named in the contract, the penalty shall consist of an amount not to be in excess of the contractual sum to be paid the official, plus a breach fee of $10.
6.053 If, in the judgment of the Board of Directors, the contract has been broken by the official, the penalty shall consist of an amount not to exceed the entire cost of employing a substitute official, plus a breach fee of $10.
6.054 If, in the judgment of the school or official, there are extenuating conditions, a hearing may be held. Written request for such hearing must be submitted to the Executive Director, who shall be responsible for conducting an investigation and hearing.
6.055 If an official’s contract is made during a given school year for a contest to be played during the next school year and if, in the meantime, there is a change in the school principalship, the contract is valid only if and when the incoming principal has been notified of the existing contract and has sanctioned it or has failed to inform the official of cancellation within one week after the notification.
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