School Board Procedural Slip | Lexington News

Lexington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 15, 2026 · 1m

Kentucky’s Attorney General ruled the Fayette County School Board violated open meeting laws by holding a closed-door session to discuss putting Superintendent Demetrus Liggins on paid leave without clear public justification—but the decision to place him on leave stands. Liggins appealed, hoping for a reversal, but the Attorney General confirmed the board’s procedural error while upholding the legality of their private deliberation and final action. The ruling means Liggins remains on paid leave, with no power to undo the board’s decision. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…