Central New York
1.  Should the Holland Patent CSD reconfigure their two elementary schools from a k-5 structure to k-2 and grades 3-5 structures?
2.  How can the Frankfort-Schuyler CSD meet the NYS statutory requirements for teacher mentoring with their current level of resources and with minimal financial impact?
3.  Should the Superintendent of the Camden CSD recommend moving the incoming Grade 6 students to the middle school or moving the incoming Grade 8 students to the high school to adjust to the construction project?
4.  Is there a way to create a Teacher Salary Ladder Program that would be acceptable to the Hamilton CSD Board of Education and Hamilton Teachers' Association which would provide compensation as well as accountability for the improvement of teaching and teacher learning?

Mid-State North
1.  What options are available to the Hannibal CSD if they need more than the planned number of emergency closing days for the 2003-04 school year?
2.  What options are available to the [withheld] CSD if their revenues for the current fiscal year exceed their expenditures resulting in projected fund balance for the 2003-04 fiscal year?
3.  What changes must be made in the Jordan-Elbridge CSD to increase middle level literacy achievement?

Mid-State South
1.  How can the Dryden CSD improve the administrative evaluation process so it is more research based and reflective of the needs of all parties including the Superintendent, Board, and administrators?
2.  Is there any value to the South Seneca CSD switching the District's current affiliation with the T-S-T BOCES to the Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES?
3.  What steps and procedures does the Superintendent of the Groton CSD need to take in order to move his administrative staff towards improving their school's performance on state assessments?
4.  What issues does the superintendent need to be aware of when negotiating with the Moravia CSD teachers association over the inclusion of a retirement incentive in the contract?

Mid-West
1.  Should the Victor CSD, in cooperation with the Bloomfield CSD, develop its own alternative program rather than participate in the Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES Alternative High School program?
2.  What should be the process to create and implement a Regulations Manual for the Wayne CSD that is consistent with the Board of Education policies in effect?
3.  What processes can be utilized by the Churchville-Chili CSD to evaluate the effectiveness of the newly implemented Literacy Initiative on ELA standardized test scores?
4.  What processes, procedures, and strategies should the Superintendent enact that will ensure the success of Wheatland-Chili's new Middle School?

Northern
1.  Should Plattsburgh City SD pay to maintain a School Resource Officer provided by the Plattsburgh City Council or create a new in-district position with similar duties?
2.  What should be the Board policy for public use of of school facilities in the Westport CSD?
3.  What changes, if any, need to be made to the Saranac Central School District's extracurricular program?
4. What are the strengths of Peru's (CSD) Sexual Harassment Policy and how could that policy be improved to better meet the needs of the district?

South Central East
1.  By what process should the Cooperstown CSD determine the scope of a capital construction project and identify project options to meet the District's RESCUE Plan, including aspects that would address safety issues, improve efficiency, and provide for educational programs and need for the 21st century?
2.  How do the building facilities of the Oneonta City SD match ...current and projected enrollment, ...grade level organization, and debt...?
3.  What are the strongest arguments the Cherry Valley-Springfield CSD cam make in support of its proposals during negotiations and potential fact-finding with the teachers' association?
4.  Is it more advantageous to the Worcester CSD to outsource transportation or, inclusive within a building and renovation project, maintain the status quo?

South Central West
1.  Who should supervise the district's $976,958 renovation project - a construction management firm, external clerk-of-the-works, or stipend the Director of Facilities?
2.  How can the Union-Endicott CSD use its current facilities to address the academic needs of students K-12 that include a 6-8 middle school alignment or a 5-8 middle school alignment?
3.  How can the Deposit CSD search for and secure a new Middle/High School Principal before September 1, 2004?
4.  How can the Vestal High School administration best address parental concerns regarding access to student assessments without comprising the integrity of secure assessments?

WNY North
1.  Should the Akron CSD Board of Education approve a passing score of 65% for all required Regents Examinations?
2.  Would there be financial benefits for the Kendall CSD and Holly CSD to share the new Kendall Transportation Facility and related transportation services (i.e., shared special runs, etc.)?
3.  Are the Cheektowaga-Sloan UFSD qualified voters satisfied with the educational programs currently offered registered students at a time when state aid and other revenues are decreasing causing taxpayers to assume higher real property taxes?
4.  Should the Loudonville CSD close its elementary building and transfer the academic (grades 2, 3, and 4) and athletic activities currently taking place there to the L.A. Webber building (now hosing grades K-1, 5 through 8, and 9 through 12)?
WNY South
1.  What would be the optimal plan for instructional staff development as a product of the merger between the two districts that will address instructional needs and team building for teaching staff?
2.  What information does the superintendent of the Prattsburg CSD need to know about health care benefits in preparation for contract negotiations?
3. Is the Corning City SD applying for, receiving, and making optimal use of their Federal Title Grant dollars?

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