This should not be that hard. But because it is CMS, it will be.

As the system goes hunting for millions in “savings” the staff that actually interact with kids should be exempt. In fact, Pete Gorman’s gold-plated PR office should be put on furlough until the crisis has passed — if not permanently. Other EdShed deadweight should be similarly targeted. Thought: Why not furlough the Learning Community staff? Or at least explain what they do.