The cuts are part of $142 million in proposed cuts across the district to address what is projected to be a $188 million shortfall in the 2026-27 budget.

The district on Monday released the minutes from Tuesday’s school board meeting.

Community members in the Shawnee neighborhood held a small news conference Wednesday at King Elementary School, speaking out against the announced closure of two schools in the district and making a strong push for the opening of a charter school instead.

The vote came during the district's board meeting Tuesday evening, which marked the first time members debated the proposed cuts.

Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood unveiled the initial plan last Wednesday.

Jefferson County Teachers Association President Maddie Shepard said no agreement has been reached on teacher pay.

The district is now considering cutting mental health practitioner positions at schools outside the Exceptional Student Zone.

JCPS plans $132M in cuts, eyes taxes and school closures to address $188M deficit.

Schools that are under utilized or in disrepair could be closed or consolidated.