LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Jefferson County Board of Education approved the Working Budget for the 2025-26 school year on Tuesday and looked ahead to the 2026-27 budget.

In a presentation to the board Tuesday night, officials said the working deficit right now is $188,462,757, and more budget reductions will be needed for the 2026-27 school year.

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Officials added the three main standards the next budget will adhere to are:

The Central Office will see a higher percentage of reductions than schools will.

Salaries will be maintained.

Jefferson County Public Schools "will protect the integrity of the classroom and the student experience."

The presentation showed some one-time expenses from the past five years -- like the weapons detections systems, athleti

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