JCPS Budget Bulletin
Josh Rhodes | ELFH 622 | September 2016
2016 Budget
On May 23rd the Jefferson County Board of Education approved a $1.4 billion dollar tentative budget. This year's budget includes approximately $1.1 billion being funded by the general fund. Overall, nearly $800 million of the general fund -- or approximately 70 percent -- of the district's budget goes directly to schools.
14' - 15' General Fund Revenues
- Property Tax $399,701,922
- State SEEK Funding $269,086,468
- State Paid Benefits $171,073,932
- Occupational Tax $148,215,000
- Motor Vehicle Tax $28,282,326
- Other Local $11,113,116
- Federal Indirect Costs $6,102,895
Where Does the Budget Go?
General Fund $1,149,075,659
Special Revenue $130,213,096
Nutrition Services $93,284,436
Construction Fund $34,000,000
Building Fund $32,950,714
Capital Outlay $8,730,000
Other* $3,608,427
How You Can Help Regarding Budget Matters:
Attend school council and school board meetings and ask about funding priorities.
Volunteer to serve on your school finance committee or Site Based Decision Making Council.
Talk with your state legislators about funding needs for your schools.
JCPS District Office
Email: tom.hudson2@jefferson.kyschools.us
Website: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us
Location: 3332 Newburg Road, Louisville, KY, United States
Phone: 502.485.3011
Twitter: @JCPSKY