"Critical Questions"
A Consolidation Guide for Michigan's School Districts
   

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Q.1 Should improvement of programs and services be the over-riding reason for combining school districts or ISDs?

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Q.2 Is there a base level of programs and services for each ISD in the state? Answer
Q.3 Should a base level of ISD programs and services be a factor for need or appropriateness of consolidation? Answer
Q.4 Can we improve effiencies by eliminating over-lap of services between local districts -- the "Federation" of school districts? Answer
Q.5 Can we improve effiencies by eliminating over-lap of services between ISDs and their local districts, or among ISDs? Answer