Fayette County Public Schools Superintendent Demetrus Liggins announced Monday there will be staff cuts and reductions in work hours due to the school district’s financial woes.
In an email to parents on Monday, April 27, Liggins said he will ask for a reduction of hours for staff that have 12- and 10-month contracts, which includes both salaried and hourly employees, law enforcement and school librarians. Those changes in the number of work days will take effect during the 2026-2027 school year. It’s not clear how many hours or how many days those employees will be asked to cut under the proposal.
Teachers and paraeducators, who work with teachers, will not be affected, Liggins’ email said…