Beshear vows to keep fighting for universal pre-K after lawmakers reject funding
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FCPS could see $22 million deficit, governor says split with superintendent 'far past the point of no return'FCPS could see $22 million deficit, governor says superintendent situation 'far past the point of no return'
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Wed, 5 August 2026
1 report- lex18.com19:19first to report
Gov. Andy Beshear is renewing his call for universal pre-K after he said the Republican-controlled Kentucky General Assembly declined to fund the proposal during the 2026 legislative session.
Thu, 6 August 2026
2 reports- wkyt.com17:57
Gov. Andy Beshear said Fayette County Public Schools and Superintendent Demetrus Liggins should part ways, as Liggins nears two months on paid administrative leave.
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FCPS could see $22 million deficit, governor says split with superintendent 'far past the point of no return'Fayette County Schools could be staring down a deficit more than twice as large as previous estimates suggested. The potential financial setback comes as Gov. Andy Beshear urges the district to part ways with its sidelined superintendent.
Sat, 8 August 2026
1 report- lex18.com06:26
The board met in closed session for 2.5 hours Friday night and will continue discussions at its Aug. 17 meeting.
Wed, 19 August 2026
1 report- wkyt.com18:10
The Fayette County Board of Education voted unanimously on Monday, Aug. 17, to accept Superintendent Dr. Demetrus Liggins’ retirement, ending a five-year tenure marked by budget shortfalls, lawsuits and multiple investigations.