Brian Yearwood

Rule Changes

Superintendent since 2025; the board that hired him is being replaced

The board that runs Kentucky's largest school district is shrinking from seven members to five, and candidates backed by the teachers union won every seat. All five were on Tuesday's ballot at once, under maps the legislature drew this year, so one organized campaign could take the whole board in a single night.

Updated 7 days ago

Money Moves

Leading the corrective action plan

Jefferson County Public Schools is digging out of a $188 million budget hole. At its Sept. 22 meeting, the board voted 5-0 to authorize a litigation strategy in closed session; the target was not disclosed.

Updated Oct 30