Overview

• Board members approved a working budget on a 3–2 vote and asked Superintendent Demetrus Liggins to present a plan to restore the contingency fund to six percent.
• Multiple speakers urged a full external forensic audit, and a special virtual audit meeting is set for Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at the John D. Price Administration Building.
• State Rep. Matt Lockett called for the immediate resignations of Liggins and Board Chair Tyler Murphy, citing financial mismanagement, spending concerns, lawsuits, and eroded public trust.
• State Sens. Chris McDaniel and Donald Douglas echoed criticism, pointing to questionable spending, budget inconsistencies, and transparency problems.
• Liggins dismissed the resignation push as political theater and said the district is addressing the shortfall, while Murphy said energy should remain focused on classroom gains.