1. The scope of the studies and surveys shall include all of the following matters in the various districts in the area education agency and all districts adjacent to the area education agency: 

 a. The adequacy of the educational program.
 b. Pupil enrollment.
 c. Property valuations.
 d. Existing buildings and equipment.
 e. Natural community areas.
 f. Road conditions.
 g. Transportation.
 h. Economic factors.
 i. Individual attention given to the needs of students.
 j. The opportunity of students to participate in a wide variety of activities related to the total development of the student.
 k. Other matters that may bear on educational programs meeting minimum standards required by law.
 2. The plans shall also include suggested alternate plans that incorporate the school districts in the area education agency into reorganized districts that meet the enrollment standards specified in section 275.3 and may include alternate plans proposed by school districts for sharing programs under section 28E.9, 256.13, 280.15, 282.7, or 282.10 as an alternative to school reorganization.