Bill Bradford, the new acting superintendent for Fayette County Public Schools, on Tuesday pledged to become “fluent in budget management” as the district deals with financial turmoil.
He also said he wants to focus on the culture of the organization with controversy looming. Bradford is stepping into the role while Superintendent Demetrus Liggins is on paid administrative leave. Liggins told the Fayette County Board of Education in an email that he wanted to leave the job, but then said he wasn’t resigning, and his employment is now under investigation. FCPS has dealt with financial issues for over a year now.
“Fiscal health absolutely resonates as a number one priority, but I would attest that the second piece of the puzzle that is very important for me to provide essential leadership to right now is the culture of the organization,” Bradford said. “I’m certainly very mindful to how people are currently feeling and I am referring to teachers, school leaders, district office staff, families, the community, our legislators…