School Board Delays Superintendent Decision | Lexington News

Lexington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 8, 2026 · 1m

Fayette County’s school board wrapped a tense, two-hour closed-door session Friday night, focusing on the potential dismissal of an unnamed employee amid mounting pressure — including from Governor Andy Beshear, who called for a clean break from the ongoing superintendent drama. With the superintendent still on paid leave due to legal disputes, former teachers and parents showed up demanding answers. While no decision was made, the board plans to reconvene August 17th — and under Kentucky law, any firing requires four out of five board votes plus state commissioner approval. The wait…