Liggins, whom the board placed on paid administrative leave in June, has been submitting settlement offers to the board — all of which have met with rejections.
Board Chair Tyler Murphy told WKYT the board had received offers that included a demand for payment exceeding the three remaining years of Liggins' current contract. Murphy said the board's focus "remains on our students, ensuring stability throughout the district, and supporting our staff as they prepare for the successful start of a new school year."
The stalemate, unfolding largely behind closed doors, was sparked by an email exchange in early June that the district interpreted as a resignation notice from Liggins. Liggins argues it was not and he was instead seeking talks about a possible separation agreement. The board then moved to put Liggins on leave — an action the superintendent's attorney, Amos Jones, has been fighting.
The leadership turmoil is taking place against a backdrop of increased financial pressures in the district, multiple investigations and audits, and mounting frustration against Liggins and the board.
In the meantime, leadership changes continue inside FCPS, with the district's executive director of financial accounting now set to resign.
Rodney Jackson, who has served in the position for more than 20 years, is retiring following months on medical leave.
An investigation released in March found Jackson did not meet his responsibilities in the role.
This is a developing story.