'THERE SHOULDN'T BE A BUYOUT': Gov. Andy Beshear says there should be no buyout for Fayette County Public Schools Superintendent Demetrus Liggins if he leaves the district, citing FCPS' ongoing financial challenges and recent teacher layoffs. Beshear said he is "not knocking" Liggins, who has led Fayette County Public Schools since 2021, but the governor said given the district's financial problems that have come to light, any separation between Liggins and the district should not include any money. After the board placed Liggins on paid administrative leave, Board Chairman Tyler Murphy said the board is "not entertaining any motions for a separation package." According to emails LEX News obtained, Liggins initially requested "one year of continued compensation and benefits consistent with the provisions of [his] contract." Read the full story on LEX18.com.