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Million-Dollar Exit After Board Ignored Public | Lexington News
Despite fierce public backlash and over 1,300 petition signatures, the Fayette school board renewed Superintendent Demetrus Liggins’ contract for three more years — a move that sparked outrage after 300 people showed up to voice concerns and 36 residents spoke out about mismanagement. Just days later, Liggins’ lawyer announced he’d agreed to a $1 million exit package, even though Liggins won’t be working — while the district simultaneously borrowed $95 million to cover payroll and laid off 120 employees. Board members ignored calls for transparency, shutting down a motion to delay the vote…
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