Jefferson County Public Schools plans $24M cuts to programs, contracts, scholarships, and summer learning amid budget gap.
Jefferson County Public Schools plans $24M cuts to programs, contracts, scholarships, and summer learning amid budget gap.
JCPS principals say they were excluded from budget talks, warning proposed cuts could eliminate teaching positions.
A district spokesperson said the proposed budget will be made public ahead of a Jan. 20 board meeting.
Kentucky plans to close a $156 million budget shortfall while protecting schools, Medicaid, and public safety, with modest agency cuts and no layoffs.
The plan, which takes effect July 1 and passed on a 6-1 vote, is expected to save the school district at least $5.5 million and potentially more than $6 million.
Internal meetings with staff affected by the proposed cuts are underway, Laughner said in the letter obtained by WDRB News.
University of Louisville athletics officials have introduced a first round of budget cuts in the wake of COVID-19 disruptions. Now they — and everyone else in college sports going through the same thing — will hope that they are enough.
Leaders say city services like libraries could face cuts if Washington doesn't help cities like Louisville.
The department might have to eliminate specialty units to stay afloat.