A set of procedures were developed which assist in structuring tasks and objectives in a manner to permit rational decision making. The model uses a jury of experts to rank various objectives and program processes in terms of their importance. Values are generated which relate to costs in the form of a utility-cost ratio. The model was tested in a small, midwestern urban school district. Various decision makers were interviewed to ascertain their perception of the utility of the model. The model is extremely practical in terms of ease of use and ability to structure program components into a setting for decision making. (Author)