LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — Leaders with the Fayette County Public Schools (FCPS) called a special meeting for Thursday afternoon at the request of the board of education as the search for funds to cover a projected $16 million gap in the district's budget continues.

According to the meeting's announcement on Wednesday, officials will collaborate to review the district's financial information and discuss the impact of budget plans that do not include recommendations for adjusting the occupational tax hike.

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“As we have engaged with the Superintendent and his team throughout the budget process, we know we share a fundamental but simple bottom line: we are committed to supporting a budget that maximizes investments in our students and can be supported by the community,” said Board C

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