Jefferson County Schools Superintendent Pollio Retires

Marty Pollio, the superintendent of Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS), has announced his retirement effective July 2025 after a tumultuous seven-year tenure marked by both accomplishments and controversies. His leadership is credited with enhancing equitable access to education, securing significant funding through a historic tax increase, and initiating the construction of new schools. However, Pollio faced challenges such as criticism over transportation issues and calls for his resignation from various groups, including the Louisville NAACP. His announcement coincides with the U.S. Department of Education concluding a ten-year investigation into the district's disciplinary practices. Meanwhile, Erie School District Superintendent Brian Polito is also retiring early in June 2025 after stabilizing the district's finances and overseeing substantial curriculum improvements. Both superintendents are stepping down at a time of significant change in their respective districts, prompting searches for new leadership.