LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — Fayette County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Demetrus Liggins has been named the 2026 Superintendent of the Year by the Kentucky Association of School Administrators.
According to a release, Dr. Liggins will go on to compete for the National Superintendent of the Year award.
The release notes that "nominees are evaluated on four key criteria: leadership for learning, communication, professionalism, and community involvement."
Dr. Liggins, according to the release, has served as FCPS superintendent since July 2021, which is Kentucky's second-largest district.