- The Jefferson County Board of Education approved central office restructuring in a 5-2 vote Feb. 13
- Superintendent Brian Yearwood’s plan aims to address a $188 million deficit and cut about $43 million from the central office
- The vote eliminates 648 positions, creates 254 positions and reclassifies 19 positions, with some roles centralized across the district
- The board expects further budget actions in March and plans to adopt a tentative budget in May
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