Lexington, Kentucky, October 14, 2025
News Summary
Intensifying calls for the resignations of Superintendent Demetrus Liggins and School Board Chairman Tyler Murphy at Fayette County Public Schools arise amid a concerning budget shortfall and eroding public trust. Lawmakers highlight issues, including an extravagant salary for Liggins and contentious travel expenses, fueling fears about financial management. Meanwhile, proposals for transparency through an external audit and the scrutiny of district expenditures are being discussed, as leaders aim to restore community confidence.
Lexington, Kentucky – Calls for leadership changes at Fayette County Public Schools (FCPS) are intensifying as three Republican lawmakers have formally requested the resignations of Superintendent Demetrus Liggins and School Board Chairman Tyler Murphy. This push for resignations follows increasing concerns about a budget shortfall and the subsequent fallout that has significantly impacted public confidence in the district’s leadership.
Lawmakers, including Rep. Matt Lockett, Sen. Donald Douglas, and Sen. Chris McDaniel, attribute these calls to the district’s financial controversies. Senator Chris McDaniel stressed that FCPS receives about $274 million annually in state support, which puts an emphasis on a responsibility for transparency and accountability in financial matters. He remarked on the erosion of public trust in the district, emphasizing that there appears to be a repeated pattern of poor judgment among district leaders…