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Fayette Superintendent Retires Amid Scandal | Lexington News
Fayette County’s longtime superintendent Demetrus Liggins has retired after 26 years, citing a Moody’s downgrade and the school board’s failures as his final reasons — following months of financial turmoil, legal battles, and a whistleblower complaint. His abrupt departure leaves Bill Bradford, who was acting superintendent, officially stepping in as interim leader. The board quietly accepted a damning internal review of Liggins’ conduct, which followed an explosive accusation involving an email left under a state rep’s door. Meanwhile, despite a budget that assumed tax hikes, the board voted…
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