Liggins Seeks Board’s Input on NTI vs. Snow Days

Superintendent Demetrus Liggins asked school board members to consider the financial implications of using more nontraditional instruction (NTI) days vs. continuing with additional snow days because of the severity of this winter season. He brought up the subject during the Fayette County Board of Education’s Feb. 2 action meeting, which was rescheduled from Jan. 26 because of weather conditions. 

Liggins noted the district loses about $223,000 per NTI day in the Child Nutrition (food service) budget, and we save about $9,000 per day in diesel fuel costs when buses don't run. 

Board Chair Tyler Murphy suggested getting input from staff and families, though the ultimate decision lies with Liggins. Board members also recognized that teachers need time to prepare additional NTI elementary packets and secondary lessons. Additionally, they discussed potential make-up dates in this year’s instructional calendar. 

Liggins will bring funding considerations for NTI days to the Feb. 9 planning session.

Background: The Kentucky Department of Education allows school districts a total of 10 NTI (remote learning) days. FCPS initially chose to use only four in 2025-26 as part of the district budget adjustments. The district has also called Tuesday, Feb. 3, as the sixth regular snow day with classes canceled. Snow days may extend the school year, while NTI days don't have to be made up.

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