Agreed...but don't forget that this is usually something you only hear about coaches being able to pull off (even mediocre ones).

I've been to SMC, and State OPS (more than once) before...and by then I thought I had the stroke to try to negotiate if I thought it prudent.

Tried it twice. First time, the salary wasn't bad, but I felt that I would need another $2K in order to take care of the rise in the cost of living. So, when that Sup. asked me, "We want you here. What would it take to get you here?", I told him. Never heard back from him.

Second time with my current district. Similar circumstances. When the Sup. asked, I again asked for $2K more. He called back, and said that he would give me $4K more if I agreed to a 12 month contract. I signed the next day.

Long story longer...sure, you can try to negotiate...but don't be surprised if it blows up in your face.