Council to hold public hearing on Maxwell Street apartment complex
If approved, the complex would be the third high-density apartment complex approved on East Maxwell street in the last year and a half.
Fayette County Public Schools' annual budget process, including revenue sources, spending priorities, tax proposals, and how budget decisions affect educational programs and services for students.
While the budget is finalized, discussions about the District's finances will continue.
Monday's vote will be the final vote on the FCPS's budget, which has been drafted multiple times this year.
Board Chair Tyler Murphy called a special meeting on September 16th to vote on an audit.
Superintendent Demetrus Liggins is instead recommending a number of budget cuts that could save millions for the District.
A public hearing does not guarantee that the School Board will increase the occupational licenses tax. But some School Board members want to leave the option on the table.
Recommendations from the Budget Solutions Work Group are being presented days after Superintendent Liggins shared new information about the District's stressful financial situation.
The Work Group widely supported reducing the District's Contingency Fund. What other ideas are they recommending?
The FCPS Budget Solutions Work Group held their first of three meetings. Here's what they talked about.
Kentucky's Attorney General ruled that FCPS's occupational license tax increase was illegal. Now, FCPS will pause the increase and get community input on the budget.
Last Tuesday, the Fayette County School Board voted to increase its Occupational License Tax from 0.5% to 0.75%. Here's what happened.