District leaders revealed a draft district facilities plan Monday outlining which schools they want to build, rebuild or renovate during the next roughly four-year cycle. 

The budget issues are listed on the board meeting agenda, saying that there will be an audit to review of the cause of the shortfall and provide recommendations.

The Department of Education said the grants were pulled from the district because of civil rights violations.

Jefferson County Public Schools Superintendent Brian Yearwood said Tuesday the district is working to reduce its 2026-27 budget by $132 million, but staff and teacher salaries in schools won't be affected.

During Wednesday's board meeting, board members said they were blindsided by the severity of the district’s financial situation.