Liggins Challenges School Board Leave Decision | Lexington News

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

Fayette County Schools Superintendent Demetrus Liggins is fighting to overturn his paid leave, claiming the school board violated open meeting laws during a June 10th vote. His legal team argues the meeting had too many closed-door sessions, while the board insists they followed all rules. A former AG, Amye Bensenhaver, confirms the open meeting law likely was broken but clarifies the Attorney General can’t undo the board’s decision—only courts can. Even if AG rules in Liggins’ favor, the case could drag on for years. Still, Liggins’ attorney is pleased the open government coalition…