Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) hired an HR consultant. The district paid coLeague $272,000 for a seven-month contract. This consultant was engaged to help plan upcoming staff layoffs and reassignments. Critics question the high cost, arguing internal staff could manage this task. CMSD states the consultant provides interim leadership and supports decisions, not determines staffing levels.
Cleveland, Ohio
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