# Bradford named interim superintendent after Liggins placed on leave **Published:** 2026-06-12T14:58:51.000Z **Source:** [WUKY 91.3 FM](https://www.wuky.org/wuky-news/2026-06-12/fcps-interim-superintendent-garners-support-from-board-parents) **AI-generated:** yes (claude-haiku-4-5-20251001) **Canonical:** https://feeds.lexingtonky.news/article/bradford-named-interim-superintendent-after-liggins-placed-on-leave LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Fayette County School Board voted Wednesday to place Superintendent Dr. Demetrus Liggins on paid administrative leave, according to [WUKY 91.3 FM](https://www.wuky.org/wuky-news/2026-06-12/fcps-interim-superintendent-garners-support-from-board-parents). Assistant Superintendent Dr. Bill Bradford was immediately named acting superintendent following the board's decision. The move comes after what the station reported as garnering support from both board members and parents in the community. The action follows a period of leadership transitions within the district, as Fayette County Schools, the state's second-largest school system serving more than 39,000 students, navigates administrative changes at the superintendent level. Bradford, who held the position of assistant superintendent prior to his appointment, assumed the interim role to provide continuity in district operations. The board's decision to place Liggins on paid leave rather than terminate his contract suggests the matter may still be under review or subject to further discussion. The Fayette County School Board typically meets to address significant personnel matters, budget issues, and educational policies affecting the Lexington-area school system. The transition in leadership represents a significant development for the district during a critical time in the academic calendar. Details regarding the specific reasons for Liggins' placement on administrative leave were not provided in the initial reporting. The district has not made additional statements regarding the duration of the interim arrangement or next steps in the superintendent selection process. ## Sources - [WUKY 91.3 FM](https://www.wuky.org/wuky-news/2026-06-12/fcps-interim-superintendent-garners-support-from-board-parents) --- This article was generated by AI (claude-haiku-4-5-20251001) based on source material from WUKY 91.3 FM. The original source is available at https://www.wuky.org/wuky-news/2026-06-12/fcps-interim-superintendent-garners-support-from-board-parents.