Reviewing CSPD Plans of targeted Chapter 405 districts involves the collaboration of the Chapter 405 Workgroup, Upstate Supervisors and Regional Associates, SETRC, and RSSC. We strongly encourage each region to review the CSPD Plan jointly with SETRC and RSSC and develop one joint recommendation for each district reviewed. The Chapter 405 workgroup developed a review form to guide the review process and will meet on October 23 to review the CSPD Plans and your recommendations. Material is being provided to SETRC and RSSC separately. Please contact us at (518) 473-1185 if you have any questions. On behalf of the workgroup, thank you for your time and participation in the review process. Enclosed are the following materials:

• CSPD Plan for your targeted district(s);
• CSPD Review form (also sent via e-mail – same form);
• Chapter 405 survey(s) for your targeted district(s); and
• March 2001 Field Memo outlining requirements for identified districts.

After reading the CSPD Plan, the following procedures may be helpful in the review process:

1. Review the Chapter 405 surveys for each problem area(s) and note the following:

• Survey responses that the district cited as reasons for problem area(s);
• Strategies included in Survey H, if applicable, to address problem area(s);
• Identify areas that may be appropriate for personnel development activities that you might expect to see included in the CSPD Plan.

2. Complete Review Form (preferably a joint review with SETRC and RSSC)

• Complete header;
• Check box(es) on page 1 that correspond to problem areas identified (see surveys);
• Complete Sections 1-5 by indicating in the appropriate column if an item is present (yes/no); if yes, the quality on a scale of 1-4; the total points; and any relevant comments;
• Scoring – Add up scores in each section and indicate final total;
• Recommendations – Using the recommendation guide, indicate recommendation and provide any additional comments. Provide an explanation if recommendation is inconsistent with the recommendation guide.

3. Fax the completed review form to Rusty Kindlon (518) 486-7693 no later than October 19.