Fayette County, Kentucky, September 1, 2025
News Summary
Fayette County Public Schools face rising tensions as sudden budget cuts and communication failures plague the district. Board member Amanda Ferguson raises concerns over a 10% reduction in budget, prompting alarm about fiscal management and transparency. Superintendent Demetrus Liggins insists no actual cuts were made, but discontent looms due to lack of clarity. With a projected $16 million budget shortfall and declined emergency funds, urgent action is needed from the school board to address financial stability and rebuild trust.
Fayette County, Kentucky – Tensions are escalating within Fayette County Public Schools (FCPS) as budget cuts coupled with a significant breakdown in communication have surfaced, leading to concerns from school board members about fiscal management within the district. On December 2, 2024, board member Amanda Ferguson raised alarm over a 10% budget reduction that was implemented across all departments without prior notification to the board.
Ferguson highlighted the critical nature of communication between the board and the superintendent, as the board holds the responsibility of overseeing the district’s finances. The abrupt decision left board members feeling uninformed and undermined, raising questions about the transparency of the budget management process…