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Liggins Leave Drama Escalates | Lexington News
Fayette County’s school superintendent Demetrus Liggins remains on paid leave as tensions escalate: his lawyer claims a settlement is in principle, but the board chair denies any offer was made — calling the lawyer’s claims “amateur hour.” Liggins, who’s been off the job since June, is pushing to return and has filed a complaint alleging open meeting law violations; his legal team says he’d drop the suit if a deal is reached. Meanwhile, the district faces deep financial turmoil — including multi-million-dollar budget cuts and decades-old audit revelations — while Liggins’ $350K salary looms…
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