Board Buzz
Land-Use Decisions
The school board agreed to swap small parcels of land with the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government since LFUCG needs easements to extend Citation Boulevard near Winburn Middle School. In exchange, LFUCG gave the board a portion of Martin Luther King Jr. Park behind the school and will help pay for a school bus access lane.
Additionally, the board approved the lease renewal for the par 3 Meadowbrooke Golf Course, which FCPS allows the city to run for $1 per year.
Budget Solutions Work Group
Deputy Superintendent Houston Barber shared an update on the Budget Solutions Work Group's progress. Thus far, the members have pored over a lot of documentation and artifacts regarding the district's budget process. "They want to translate insights into actionable ideas," Barber said. Firm considerations for the board are expected later this summer. The work group's next meeting is 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 29, at The HILL (100 Midland Ave.), and the public is welcome to attend.
Board's Governance Training
Additionally, Superintendent Demetrus Liggins recapped the school board's ongoing training, which aims to enhance student outcomes through effective governance. Their two-day retreat (July 31 and Aug. 1) could lead into a two-year commitment with the Council of the Great City Schools if the board decides to move ahead with a contract. This week's retreat was scheduled during a public meeting in April.
Consent Items
- Numerous contracts such as music therapy for students and nursing services for schools
- FY26 internal audit plan
- District policy updates