Record of Approved Team Issues
2005 SDP
Hudson-Mohawk Team
1. What options should the Lake George CSD consider in refiguring
to accommodate student growth in the district, while ensuring the integrity
of their instructional approach?
Issue Approval: February 13 Deadline: Report to the
Superintendent by April 7, 2005 and to the Board's Building and Grounds
Committee on April 28, 2005
2. What options can the Argyle CSD consider to lessen program
deficits, reduce spending, and improve student participation in the school
lunch program?
Issue Approval: March 31 Deadline: Report to the
Superintendent by May 6, 2005
3. How can the Superintendent of the Galway CSD
accurately assess faculty and staff satisfaction in an effort to improve the
overall climate of the district?
Issue Approval: August 6 Deadline: Report to the
Superintendent and Board of Education by September 15, 2005
4. What steps should the Superintendent of the Hadley-Luzerne CSD
take to ensure compliance with the state mandated wellness policy?
Issue Approval: September 2 Deadline: Report to the
Superintendent by October 25, 2005
Mid-State Team
1. Is the sewage system repair or replacement in the next 3-5
years best addressed by the school district as a single entity or in
conjunction with the municipalities of Jordan and Elbridge?
Issue Approval: March 15 Deadline:
Report to the Superintendent by June 30, 2005, and possibly the Board of
Education, and possibly the Mayors, Town Supervisors, and Chairs of the
respective Planning Boards
2. What procedures must the Moravia CSD consider when looking to hire
and retain a new independent auditing firm?
Issue Approval: March 30 Deadline: Report to the
Superintendent by and Board of Education by August 31, 2005
3. What should the Otselic Valley CSD training plan for incoming, newly elected
board of education members look like?
Issue Approval: REVISED - August 6 Deadline: Report to the
Superintendent and to the Board of Education by September, 2005
4. How can the Moravia CSD and Jordan-Elbridge CSD implement a
Coordinated Health Program and meet eligibility criteria for grant
submission in the School Health Index Incentive Program?
Issue Approval: August 25 Deadline: Report to the
Superintendents by December 2005
South Central
1. Should the Deposit CSD propose to the state that they become a part
of the DCMO BOCES and remove themselves from the Broome-Tioga BOCES?
Issue Approval: February 13 Deadline: Report to the
Superintendent by May 11, 2005 and to the Board of Education by June 1, 2005
2. Should the Union Endicott CSD reorganize its fiscal
management system (s) to be more effective and accountable?
Issue Approval: March 6 Deadline: Report to the
Superintendent by June 20, 2005
3. What would a five year Comprehensive Plan entail in order to bring
the Waverly CSD in compliance with state assessments and inclusion for their
K-12 special education program?
Issue Approval: July 20 Deadline: Report to the
Superintendent by September 30, 2005
WNY North Team
1. Does the current financial management/auditing process in the
Albion CSD meet state expectations and standards?
Issue Approval: February 13 Deadline: Report to the
Board of Education on April 18, 2005
2. Are the educational programs offered by the Grand Island CSD valued
by the residents and are they satisfied with the direction the district is
moving?
Issue Approval: March 7 Deadline: Report to the
Superintendent by June 10, 2005
3. Will the community of the Byron-Bergen CSD support the renovation
and new construction project of approximately $14 million dollars?
Issue Approval: May 23 Deadline: Report to the
Superintendent by September 29, 2005
4. Are the confidential and non-union personnel pay scales at ___
CSD comparable to similar positions in the private and public sectors?
Issue Approval: July 9 Deadline: Report to the
Superintendent by October 24, 2005, presentation to the Board
WNY Southern Tier Team
1. Can the Hammondsport CSD devise a common school day schedule K-12
that has both fiscal and educational benefits?
Issue Approval: February 13 Deadline: Report to the
Superintendent on March 30, 2005
2. Can the Bath CSD conduct a census and keep the costs to a
minimum and yet have results of s complete district census?
Issue Approval: April 7 Deadline: Report to the
Superintendent by June 1, 2005
3. Should the Dundee CSD develop and adopt an inclusive nutrition
and wellness policy to address the upcoming federal wellness program
requirements, student allergy liability, and childhood obesity?
Issue Approval: May 26 Deadline: Report to the
Superintendent by July 1, 2005, presentations by July 15, 2005
4. How will the Hornell City SD work through the process of a
reorganization of the high school structure to create a more cost effective
and student-centered environment?
Issue Approval: August 10 Deadline: Report to the
Superintendent and the future committee members by October 28, 2005
WNY West Team
1. Should the Clarence CSD apply for School Resource Officers through
the New York State Police?
Issue Approval: February 8 Deadline: Report to the
Superintendent by March 4, 2005
2. What is the most effective, efficient, and economical district
level administrative structure for the Orchard Park CSD?
Issue Approval: March 17 Deadline: Report to the
Superintendent by April 29, 2005 and possibly to Board of Education
thereafter
3. How should the Lancaster CSD address concerns with students who
have alternative education needs?
Issue Approval: May 25 Deadline: Report to the
Superintendent by June 24, 2005
4. What is the most cost effective method of scoring the NY State
assessments for the East Aurora UFSD??
Issue Approval: August 6 Deadline: Report to the
Superintendent October 15, 2005
