Jefferson County School Board Shake-Up | Louisville News

Starting January 1, Jefferson County’s school board will shrink from seven to five members — and voters will get a chance to shape the future of education with fresh faces stepping in. With only three current members running, at least two new voices will take on massive responsibilities: approving budgets, signing contracts, and setting property tax rates. Complicating matters is an ongoing legal battle over state laws that have shifted power from the board to the superintendent. To help you make informed choices, the Courier Journal is hosting live, streamed candidate forums this fall — your opportunity to hear directly from those running for these pivotal seats before Election Day. 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/9c995df575fb1652