ACTA – Getting the Data: 10 Questions Trustees Should Ask

10 Questions Trustees Should Ask. The key to effective oversight is data. Insist on getting this data regularly. It is up to you to ensure educational quality and affordability. • Tuition over the last five years: Has it exceeded the annual Consumer Price Index? Has it increased as a percentage of median household income? • The ratio of administrative vs. instructional spending over the last 10 years: Has the growth of administrative spending exceeded that of instructional spending? Why?