More than half of the Jefferson County Board of Education seats are up for election, and only one of the six candidates is an incumbent.

Kolb said he is resigning to become a teacher for Jefferson County Public Schools.

With no election for statewide office on Kentucky's ballot this November, school choice looms as the most hotly debated state issue during the fall campaign.

The effort to pump the brakes on the plan came as the city's mayor announced a possible solution to the district's bus driver shortage — although not everyone is on board.

The results of the audit were released Monday, a day before the Jefferson County Board of Education will vote to potentially cut transportation to thousands of students.

On Tuesday, the Jefferson County Public Schools Board of Education will vote on a plan that would eliminate transportation for more than 14,000 students.

JCPS has said eliminating transportation for magnet and traditional students is the only idea that would fix the problem of buses running hours late.

The main focus for the district right now is whether to provide transportation or not, and to which students.

When Kentucky lawmakers meet next month for the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly, school vouchers are expected to be brought up. Kentucky Youth Advocates hosted a panel discussion with varying opinions on what vouchers would mean for the state and its students. Vouchers would allow qualifying families to receive a credit to attend alternative schools, like private schools, but opponents say it would take away from public school funding.