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Fayette County Schools Face Legal Storm | Lexington News
Fayette County Public Schools spent over $340,000 on legal fees in just four months—mostly defending against lawsuits tied to their former superintendent’s investigation—while simultaneously cutting 120 staff positions and grappling with a looming budget shortfall. Major chunks went to firms handling insurance claims and land disputes, even as the district scrambles to cover a deficit and faces mounting litigation from employees alleging retaliation and wrongful termination. Compounding the pressure, a recent school escape involving a seven-year-old autistic student has triggered additional…
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