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Optimism, but no agreement with high school basketball refs

Optimism, but no agreement with high school basketball refs

Section V held a meeting on Wednesday that is believed to include the creation of a revised proposal for boys basketball officials.

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While there is optimism that the proposal could lead to a settlement of the dispute between Section V and Board 60, which oversees the officials, there are still significant hurdles to climb, according to sources with knowledge of the situation.

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Board 60 and the officials were not part of Wednesday’s meeting.

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The officials were initially unhappy with the removal of mileage fees in exchange for high per game payments. The issue has shifted to the power over game assignments and security.