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The Fayette County Public Schools Board unanimously accepted Superintendent Demetrus Liggins' retirement and affirmed Dr. Bill Bradford as interim superintendent amid an ongoing budget crisis and credit rating downgrade. Community members called for board leadership changes during heated public comment.
Fayette County Public Schools board heard audit findings Monday revealing significant budget control weaknesses and received 70 recommendations for financial overhaul as the district faces a $10 million deficit.
The FCPS Board of Education approved a new local accountability framework emphasizing community priorities and student learning experiences, while facing criticism from the public over financial management practices and governance concerns.
The FCPS Board of Education held a March 9 planning work session to preview its March 26 action meeting agenda, approving a construction change order for the Rise Academy project and hearing that staff morale improved on most survey measures, though a public speaker raised concerns about the district's budget tracking toward a potential $27.8 million overspend.
The FCPS Board of Education reviewed findings from an independent investigation into Superintendent Demetrus Liggins' financial oversight on February 9, with investigators concluding he failed to properly inform the board of the district's financial situation. The board promised to consider corrective measures in coming weeks.
The Fayette County Board of Education approved the sale of the former Southside Technical Center and heard presentations on strong growth in student career readiness, with career readiness increases of 11 percent over the past two years.