In October, JCPS Superintendent Brian Yearwood announced that the district is working to reduce the 2026-2027 budget by $132 million due to its current $188 million budget deficit.
The deficit occurred because of JCPS’ reliance on budget surpluses and federal COVID-19 relief money for years. This financial cushion allowed them to maintain operation, but once this extra funding was no longer being provided, the district went into a budget deficit.
“With those one-time funds now depleted or no longer available, the District must return to a balanced budget. This shift requires difficult but necessary budget reductions to ensure long-term financial stability and responsible stewardship of public resources,” JCPS states on their website…