Superintendent Standoff Escalates | Lexington News

Lexington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 10, 2026 · 1m

Fayette County’s superintendent Demetrus Liggins is locked in a tense standoff with the school board, facing paid administrative leave amid claims of illegal suspension and a legal battle over a separation agreement he initially requested then backed out of. His legal team argues the board’s refusal to negotiate and pursuit of a drawn-out court fight violates open meetings laws and drains vital district funds—especially as audits and budget cuts loom. A special confidence-restoration committee is urging swift resolution, warning that the dispute is disrupting the school year and harming…