JCPS wrapped up its 2025-2026 school year Friday, and the closure of two elementary schools in the district became real for parents.

Much of the public conversation surrounding JCPS this year centered on the district's projected $188 million budget deficit and the cuts required to address it.

This comes as the board begins transitioning under Senate Bill 4, a new state law that reduces the board from seven members to five and redraws district lines ahead of the 2026 election.

Jefferson County Public Schools fell short of its planned budget cuts for the upcoming fiscal year, according to newly released tentative budget documents.

JCPS superintendent defends budget cuts, outlines school changes, academic focus, and possible teacher pay raises.

The changes come after the JCPS Board of Education voted down the initial plan earlier this month, directing Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood to work with stakeholder groups and return with a revised proposal.

The committee, made up of community members and district employees, met with Superintendent Brian Yearwood as JCPS works to address major budget reductions.

The cuts center around the central office, which is where JCPS leaders said the largest reductions would occur.

 A job within the Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) Clothing Assistance Program (CAP) is on the chopping block as part of the district's newest budget cut proposal.