Alternative Plan Cover Sheet
(Please attach Alternative Plan as Exhibit A)

Plan Requirements	
Item	Complete	In Progress	Not Yet Started	Need Assistance	
Plan addresses how the SAU will reorganize administrative functions, duties and noninstructional personnel so that projected expenditures of RSU in fiscal 2008-2009 for the following areas will not have an adverse impact on the instructional program.					
system administration					
transportation 					
special education 					
facilities and maintenance 					
Plan addresses how cost savings will be achieved in fiscal 2008-2009 for the above four areas.					
Parameters for Plan Development	
Enrollment meets requirements (2,500 except where circumstances justify an exception)					
When viewed in conjunction with surrounding proposed units, may not result in one or more municipalities being denied the option to join an RSU					
Includes at least one publicly supported high school					
Consistent with policies set forth in section 1451					
No displacement of teachers					
No displacement of students 					
No closures of schools existing or operating during school year immediately preceding reorganization, except as permitted under section 1512					
Collaborative Agreements	
	Yes	No	
Does your plan currently include information/documentation on collaborative agreements?  (not required, but encouraged)			

Exceptions to 2,500 minimum
Actual number of students for which the SAU is fiscally responsible:       
Exception	Exception Claimed in Plan	Documentation Provided?
(Please attach as Exhibit B)	
		Yes	No	
Geography 				
Demographics				
Economics				
Transportation				
Population Density				
Other Unique Circumstances				

Assistance Needs – 
Please use this section to describe your needs for assistance and from whom you need assistance.

Law Reference/Required Element	Explanation of your assistance need	Assistance needed from whom?