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Liggins Settles Leave Dispute | Lexington News
Fayette County’s Superintendent Demetrus Liggins has struck a deal to walk away from his job—no reinstatement, just three years of full pay, matching his contract’s end date in 2029. After months of tension, financial turmoil, and calls for his resignation, Liggins’ legal team calls it a fair compromise, letting the district focus on students and stability as audits reveal decades of accounting issues and a $20M budget cut. The board, led by Chair Tyler Murphy, prioritized student success and fiscal responsibility, rejecting Liggins’ earlier demands. With an estimated $350K annual payout, the…
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