The head of the bus drivers' union said the longer the decision is delayed the more likely it is that drivers will walk away from the job.
Stovall filed Tuesday to join the Kentucky House of Representatives.
The school district has already faced consistent driver shortages this school year, sometimes seeing delays of three to four hours getting kids to class.
Monday was originally a day JCPS was out of school, but classes will be in session to make up some time when JCPS canceled classes at the start of the school year due to transportation issues.
The school district said many of the delays are due to bus driver call outs.
Jefferson County Public Schools made no major changes to its bus routes during Fall Break, saying the efficiency had improved since a disastrous opening day caused the district to cancel class for the ensuing six days.
JCPS bus drivers' union president says students must face consequences for violent acts on buses.
When Jefferson County Public Schools returns kids to class Friday, there's no expectation that the transportation system in the morning and afternoon will suddenly run smoothly.
The letter, signed by 12 representatives and seniors from across the state, called for five immediate actions items.
JCPS schools should be closed next week to address Wednesday's 'disaster,' bus union leadership says
The president of the union that represents bus drivers for JCPS believe classes should be canceled through next week to help sort out the logistics that led to a "transportation disaster" Wednesday.