Superintendent Battle Escalates | Lexington News

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

Fayette County Public Schools is in legal chaos as Superintendent Demetrus Liggins fights to get his job back after being placed on paid leave — a move he claims was illegal under state open meetings laws. The board refuses to reinstate him, citing pending investigations and appointing an acting superintendent while Liggins’ legal team escalates the case to the attorney general. Complicating matters, a fake email allegedly slipped under someone’s door sparked the controversy, though Liggins denies involvement. With his contract running until 2029 and courts potentially taking years to rule…