Mayor Craig Greenberg made the announcement Tuesday as part of his weekly briefing, saying it will allow Louisville to cut through red tape when moving forward with infrastructure projects.
The district's decision to alter start times for the second year in a row follows a decision to cut transportation.
The district announced on Monday that its Chief Operating Officer had accepted a reassignment.
JCPS said elementary school students are never intended to be on the bus at the same time with middle or high school students.
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.
On Friday, U.S. Transportation Cabinet Secretary Elaine Chao announced that the transportation department has $12 million dollars in funds to help repair the bridge.
Indiana transportation department looking to hire 100+ seasonal workers as winter weather approaches
INDOT will host open interviews from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sept. 15, and Sept. 17 at Fall City Sub District on U.S. 31 in Clarksville, Indiana.