LOUISVILLE, Ky. —

The Jefferson County Board of Education is putting a pause on JCPS' plans to close and consolidate schools within the district.

Superintendent Brian Yearwood submitted a proposal in November to close and consolidate some schools as the district faces a $188 million budget shortfall.

The two schools set to close under the proposal are Zachary Taylor Elementary and Liberty High School. Other schools that would be impacted include Waller-Williams Environmental, King Elementary, and Georgia Teenage Parent Program (TAPP).

The proposal has faced pushback from parents and students at community input sessions.

Now, the JCPS Board is putting a pause on the proposal.

“We have heard the voices of our community; the concern, apprehension, and passionate engagement regarding the

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