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Maple Valley CO‑OP committee outlines drivers pay rules, seeks clearer transportation planning
Summary
Committee members said sit‑time pay for coaching staff is no longer offered, that driving pay will cover coaches transporting teams, and that administrators will consolidate hourly travel pay rates for practices and game days to help schedule drivers.
The Maple Valley CO‑OP Committee on Feb. 14 discussed transportation planning and pay for coaches who drive student athletes, saying there is no longer a separate "sit time" pay for coaching staff and that driving pay will be provided to cover transportation duties.
Members emphasized that scheduling and advance communication are essential so districts can plan and secure drivers for practices and games. The committee noted that coaching pay continues to cover time spent coaching, while travel pay should compensate employees who transport teams.
Committee and administration agreed to review existing drivers pay documentation and consolidate the hourly rates anticipated for travel to create clearer guidance. That consolidated information will be shared with athletic directors and business managers who need it for scheduling and budgeting.
The discussion also tied into earlier agenda items about practice locations and schedule changes, which committee members said can increase transportation burdens if not distributed equitably between the cooperating schools. The committee did not adopt a new policy at the meeting; it directed staff to compile pay details for review.
The committee will consider consolidated pay documentation in coming weeks; the CO‑OP will revisit broader CO‑OP agreement and bylaw issues at its May meeting.
