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JCPS Weighs Short-Term Credit as Tentative Budget Cuts $115 Million

Leaders say a tax-backed note could cover one to two payrolls during fall cash lows.

Overview

  • JCPS leaders are considering a short-term line of credit to keep payroll on track during expected fall cash lows.
  • Interim CFO Thomas Aberli described the tool as a tax anticipation note that would be repaid once property taxes arrive.
  • The borrowing could cover one or two biweekly pay cycles, with each cycle costing about $45 million including benefits.
  • New budget documents cut just over $115 million in recurring costs, using $80 million to lower the deficit and $35.5 million for targeted needs.
  • Officials now project an $82 million deficit next year, the smallest since 2023.