Jefferson County Public Schools is facing a $188 million deficit and must decide in the coming weeks where $132 million in cuts will fall.

The district is working to counter a $188 million budget shortfall. 

Jefferson County Public Schools held three public forums this week for parents, teachers and students to voice their opinions on the proposed plan.

The audit gives a detailed look at how the district managed its money last year.

The Jefferson County Board of Education on Tuesday night quietly approved an audit plan aimed at addressing the district’s $188 million budget shortfall.

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.

Dr. Brian Yearwood talked about a broad range of topics at Wednesday's Louisville Forum, addressing everything from the budget deficit to regaining community trust.

The project begins as JCPS deals with the district's $188 million budget deficit and questions about its long-term financial future. 

The largest school district in Kentucky is currently short $188 million, and district leaders said in mid-September that it could be forced to sell assets to meet payroll.