Fayette County Schools Cut Benefits Amid Budget Crisis | Lexington News

Fayette County Public Schools is facing a financial crisis that’s forcing painful cuts — including eliminating add-on life insurance benefits worth $30,000 for employees — as the district scrambles to close a $12 million property tax shortfall. The education association is furious, calling it unfair to saddle workers with the burden while ignoring the need for real revenue growth. With years of inaccurate projections and no clear plan to boost income, staff are left wondering what’s next — and whether their livelihoods will be sacrificed for budgetary convenience. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/55742a661bab0461