A virtual special board meeting with Fayette County Public Schools leaders was held on Thursday to

discuss the projected budget deficit for the 2025-2026 school year.

The meeting was called after learning several weeks ago that the district’s “carry forward balance" was likely going to be thousands of dollars less than thought.

New figures released during the meeting showed that the balance is $26.3 million, instead of the initially indicated $42 million.

Superintendent Dr. Demtrus Liggins told board members plans moving forward do not include raising the occupational license tax, but officials are considering additional ways to reduce expenses.

Some recommendations include: freezing all hirings except for classroom and bus drivers; restricting overnight learning at the district level

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