By Haeli Spears Kentucky
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LEXINGTON, Ky. The search for Fayette County Public Schools (FCPS) next superintendent has begun, following the death of Superintendent Manny Caulk in December.
What You Need To Know
Fayette County Board of Education members met for the first time to discuss the process of selecting the next superintendent
Board hopes to have a new superintendent by July 1, 2021
Nominations open for people interested in serving on the Superintendent Screening Committee
Nominations will be accepted through Friday, Jan. 15, 2021
On Monday, Fayette County Board of Education members met for the first time to discuss the process of selecting Caulk s replacement.
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