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JCPS won't restore our trust without transparency | Letters

Courier Journal 23 Jan 2026
Show Caption. Hide Caption. JCPS superintendent Yearwood calls proposed budget cuts 'tough decisions'. JCPS Superintendent Dr ... The speakers at the Jan ... They consistently expressed the following. ... I'm hoping that the superintendent sees this opportunity.
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JCPS cancels weekend athletic events ahead of winter storm

Courier Journal 22 Jan 2026
What to know about JCPS busing ... JCPS transports more than 40,000 kids a day and is doing so with less than 600 drivers ... The cancellation includes all home and away competitions, JCPS spokesperson ...
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JCPS taught me a valuable lesson threatened by proposed bill | Opinion

Courier Journal 22 Jan 2026
JCPS will be 'crumbling' if problems not solved, says superintendent. JCPS superintendent Brian Yearwood talks with parents, teachers and students at public forum about proposed closure of three schools.
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JCPS bus involved in crash on I-264. Here's what we know

Courier Journal 21 Jan 2026
When JCPS decides to close due to weather ... Three students were on board, and no injuries have been reported, JCPS spokesperson Carolyn Callahan said.
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JCPS board approves closing 2 elementary schools

Courier Journal 21 Jan 2026
What to know about JCPS ... Jefferson County Public School leaders cited low enrollment as a primary reason behind closing both schools — though multiple other JCPS schools are operating under capacity.
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JCPS superintendent would get more power under proposed legislation

Courier Journal 21 Jan 2026
JCPS did not immediately offer comment ... "JCPS' challenges are real ... But he was supportive of new JCPS Superintendent Brian Yearwood last week ... The bill, which applies solely to JCPS, is aimed at helping the superintendent, he said.
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JCPS board moves budget forward amid criticisms, calls for transparency

Courier Journal 21 Jan 2026
JCPS superintendent Yearwood calls proposed budget cuts 'tough decisions'. JCPS Superintendent Dr ... When academic instructional coaches were on the chopping block, JCPS spokesman Tom Lally said they were not part of that number.
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JCPS has new plan for Zachary Taylor property. Here's what it is

Courier Journal 20 Jan 2026
What to know about JCPS ... JCPS spokespeople did not immediately respond to questions about which schools near Zachary Taylor are in need of renovations ... JCPS leaders say they proposed closing Zachary ...
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JCPS proposes cutting mental health practitioners in last-minute change

Courier Journal 20 Jan 2026
JCPS superintendent Brian Yearwood speech about hard decisions ... to balance JCPS' books ... JCPS spokespeople did not immediately respond to questions about why Yearwood changed his mind over these cuts.
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How the Courier Journal reported on changes at JCPS' Newcomer Academy

Courier Journal 19 Jan 2026
What to know about JCPS ... When I heard JCPS was changing the grade levels being offered at Newcomer, I wondered what was driving that change and what else might be different at the school.
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How one JCPS school is responding to federal immigration changes

Courier Journal 18 Jan 2026
What to know about JCPS ... For the past several years, JCPS has navigated a massive influx of students from around the world who arrived to the district with varying educational experiences and speaking more than 150 different combined languages.
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JCPS releases draft budget with $142K in cuts. See the full document

Courier Journal 16 Jan 2026
Show Caption. Hide Caption. What to know about JCPS. Kentucky's largest school district ... 14 ... 20 ... Learn more about the budget process and submit feedback at jefferson.kyschools.us/o/jcps/page/financial-stability. View the proposed draft budget below.
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Despite proposed cuts, JCPS will still carry deficit in next budget

Courier Journal 16 Jan 2026
JCPS will be 'crumbling' if problems not solved, says superintendent. JCPS superintendent Brian Yearwood talks with parents, teachers and students at public forum about proposed closure of three schools.
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What to know about proposed central office changes amid JCPS budget cuts

Courier Journal 15 Jan 2026
What to know about JCPS ... For the past several years, JCPS' top leadership has included 12 chiefs and one attorney, each of whom are designated as level 18 positions — the highest paid employees underneath the superintendent.
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JCPS uses MacKenzie Scott grant to pay for Yearwood assistant

Courier Journal 15 Jan 2026
JCPS superintendent Brian Yearwood speech about hard decisions ... By comparison, many JCPS chiefs lead departments with hundreds of employees ... A small portion of Reynolds' salary is also paid from JCPS' budget.

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