JCPS warned it would have to sell assets to cover payroll in 2026. It's happening now

JCPS leaders recently warned they'd need to sell assets to make payroll next year. But a lack of cash has the district looking at selling assets now.

JCPS cancels classes Wednesday after fatal plane crash in Louisville

Jefferson County Public Schools canceled classes for Wednesday after a fatal plane crash on Tuesday evening. Nine people were killed in the crash, which involved a UPS cargo plane that was departing for Honolulu, Hawaii, from Muhammad Ali International Airport.
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JCPS to address major budget shortfall in upcoming board meeting Tuesday

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Jefferson County Public Schools' budget issues are expected to be discussed in Tuesday night's school board meeting. The budget issues are listed on the board meeting agenda, saying there will be an audit to review of the cause of ...

‘Layoffs are not off the table’ as JCPS looks to reduce spending to address budget shortfall

Yearwood said the district is "not laying anyone off," but in a statement he later clarified that layoffs are still being considered.
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