Fayette County School Board Says It Followed the Law in Superintendent's Removal

FCPS Superintendent Demetrus Liggins files whistleblower complaint, alleges retaliation by school board

Fayette County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Demetrus Liggins has filed a formal whistleblower-reprisal complaint with the Kentucky Office of Education Accountability, accusing the school board of retaliating against him.

Fayette County school board rejects superintendent’s request to be reinstated

Fayette County school board says it followed the law in superintendent's removal

In a letter sent to attorneys representing Fayette County Schools Superintendent Dr. Demetrus Liggins, FCPS argues that it did not violate Kentucky's Open Meetings Act in regards to a special called meeting by the board on June 10.It was at that meeting that the board moved to remove Liggins, who is currently on administrative leave, from his role and appoint Dr. Bill Bradford as acting superintendent.FCPS announced a special called meeting on J…