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Fayette County School Board Accepts Retirement of Dr. Demetrus Liggins Following Budget Crisis and Leadership Conflict

The Fayette County Board of Education voted unanimously to accept the retirement of Dr. Demetrus Liggins, ending his five-year tenure as superintendent. The administration announced that Dr. Bill Bradford will continue to serve as interim superintendent while the district forms a search committee to find a permanent replacement. Dr. Demetrus Liggins left the district three years early without a settlement following a period of significant leadership turmoil. An independent investigation by VanAntwerp Attorneys, LLP concluded that Dr. Demetrus Liggins intentionally distributed a fabricated legal threat to State Representative Adrielle Camuel to silence her public criticism of his leadership. This incident, combined with a $95 million loan and a major budget deficit, led to calls for his resignation from several Kentucky lawmakers. While Dr. Demetrus Liggins faced allegations of retaliation against whistleblowers and a downgraded credit rating, the board remains focused on moving forward with a new leadership chapter.

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