UPDATE (8:48 p.m.): In a statement to the LEX18, Liggins said he has not resigned. Instead, the top FCPS official tells the station he is requesting discussions with the board regarding a potential separation.
WUKY had reported that Liggins delivered his resignation to the Fayette County Board of Education on Tuesday.
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Liggins, who assumed the top role in 2021, has been under fire for more than a year over budget-related concerns that began in mid-2025. Following a contentious budget cycle, Liggins testified before state lawmakers last September, telling a committee that the "buck stops" with him.
Yet questions about the district's finances persisted into 2026, culminating in a recent round of work hour reductions and layoffs — prompting increasing calls for Liggins to resign.
This week, financial officials with the district revealed FCPS will need to draw on its contingency fund to help meet payroll. That's after agreeing to a $95 million short-term loan.
WKYT reports a special meeting will take place on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. to address Liggins' departure and interim district leadership.