The problem with cuts is that they are almost always left to administration to implement. Will administration cut their own or their buddies jobs? No! Administration will make token cuts, some secretaries from their offices and support staff so they can SAY they've made sacrifices, and then cut into the meat and carve out some teachers because that's how to get the pubic squealing for more money. 

This happens over and over and over... its worse in government but happens in private industry almost as much.

The solution to leaving it to administration to make cuts? Bring in an independent consultancy firm to investigate and make BINDING recommendations on what to cut. You'll see some savings in administration really quick.