LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) – Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) leaders want to cut $142 million in the 2026-2027 budget. The entire draft budget, shared online Friday, outlines how they plan to do that.
“For several years, JCPS has managed to operate with annual expenses exceeding revenues by relying on the Fund Balance and Unused Salaries to cover the shortfall,” the document reads. “However, this approach is no longer sustainable without significant reductions to total expenses.”
The first portion of the document goes over the revenues and expenses, breaking down the projected $39 million dollar deficit the district would still have after the cuts…