LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — The Jefferson County Board of Education is considering a possible tax referendum as the district works to address the major budget deficit.
The idea was discussed during a board meeting Tuesday, where the board is in the middle stages of the budgeting process. A tentative budget is expected to be presented in late May.
JCPS is currently facing a deficit of $188 million, with an initial goal of cutting $132 million. The possibility of the referendum is aimed to help increase revenue, though no timeline or specific amount was proposed…