LEXINGTON, Ky. — Superintendent Demetrus Liggins has submitted his resignation to the Fayette County Board of Education, prompting the board to schedule a special meeting to address the notice and discuss interim leadership.

The board will meet at 7:30 p.m. on June 10 at the John D. Price Administration Building, 450 Park Place, with discussions held in closed session. Some board members may participate virtually.

The resignation comes after months of mounting pressure on Liggins and the district over its financial management. In April, the district disclosed that multiple employees were laid off amid mounting financial difficulties, including library staff, technology workers and sustainability team members. The district is proposing a tentative budget of more than $880 million for the next school year while working through years of misstated finances.

State lawmakers have called for changes in district leadership. In September 2025, state lawmakers cited repeated budget inconsistencies, transparency failures and questionable spending practices. The district previously dealt with a $16 million shortfall and a shrinking contingency fund.

Liggins withdrew from consideration for a superintendent position in Missouri in March, saying at the time that his commitment remained with Fayette County. The district statement emphasized maintaining stability during the transition and ensuring students remain central to decision-making.