# FCPS board defends handling of superintendent suspension **Published:** 2026-06-25T01:01:26.000Z **Source:** [WUKY 91.3 FM](https://www.wuky.org/wuky-news/2026-06-24/fcps-board-denies-open-meetings-violations-in-suspension-of-superintendent) **AI-generated:** yes (claude-haiku-4-5-20251001) **Canonical:** https://feeds.lexingtonky.news/article/fcps-board-defends-handling-of-superintendent-suspension LEXINGTON, Ky. — The attorney representing suspended Fayette County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Demetrus Liggins has given the school district until 5 p.m. Wednesday to reinstate his client or face the public release of alleged internal district information, according to [WUKY 91.3 FM](https://www.wuky.org/wuky-news/2026-06-24/fcps-board-denies-open-meetings-violations-in-suspension-of-superintendent). In response, attorneys for the school board maintained that the district followed applicable law in its handling of the superintendent's suspension, rejecting claims of violations related to Kentucky's open meetings statutes. The dispute centers on whether the Fayette County Public Schools Board of Education properly followed legal procedures when suspending Liggins. His legal counsel's threat to release internal district information represents an escalation in the dispute between the superintendent's camp and the school board. Kentucky's open meetings law, formally known as the Open Meetings Law (KRS 61.800 et seq.), requires public agencies to conduct business in public unless specific exemptions apply. Closed-door sessions are permitted only under limited circumstances, such as personnel matters, litigation strategy, or real estate discussions, provided the board first acts in open session to authorize the closed meeting. The deadline imposed by Liggins' attorney signals the intensity of the dispute and raises questions about what internal information might be disclosed if the school district does not comply with the reinstatement demand. The Fayette County Public Schools system, serving Lexington and surrounding areas, is one of Kentucky's largest school districts. The superintendent position is among the district's most influential roles, overseeing day-to-day operations and serving as the chief educational officer. The situation represents a significant governance challenge for the school board at a time when public education faces scrutiny over finances, operations, and leadership accountability. Both parties appear prepared for continued legal conflict if the Wednesday deadline passes without resolution. ## Sources - [WUKY 91.3 FM](https://www.wuky.org/wuky-news/2026-06-24/fcps-board-denies-open-meetings-violations-in-suspension-of-superintendent) --- 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/2026-06-24/fcps-board-denies-open-meetings-violations-in-suspension-of-superintendent.