‘Go to war’ | Parents push back as JCPS discusses plan to close or consolidate schools

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Jefferson County Public Schools heard from parents Monday for the first time since unveiling its plan to close or consolidate several schools.

Parents and students told JCPS Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood directly they believe there will be detrimental impacts to children because of this plan.

The district is proposing major changes to several schools — closing Liberty High School and Zachary Taylor Elementary, moving Waller-Williams Environmental and TAPP, and merging King Elementary into Maupin…

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