Another FCPS employee files lawsuit, claims retaliation after raising concerns over finances
A former FCPS employee sued the board and superintendent, alleging retaliation after she raised concerns about mismanagement of grant funds.Summary
Mira Beth Muth, a former District Wide Manager for Grants Accounting at Fayette County Public Schools, filed a lawsuit in July 2024 claiming she was retaliated against after repeatedly reporting possible mismanagement of grant funds and inaccurate financial reporting. The complaint alleges that Muth was reassigned from her accounting role to the tax department, where she discovered and reported irregularities in tax payment checks, and that she was subsequently denied contract renewal in April 2024 as retaliation for whistleblowing. Muth’s suit cites violations of Kentucky’s whistleblower protections and seeks compensatory and punitive damages, as well as reinstatement for the 2026-27 school year. The lawsuit follows ongoing scrutiny of FCPS’s financial oversight, with other former employees, such as Ann Sampson-Grimes, also alleging retaliation for attempting to address financial issues. The case highlights broader concerns about leadership and accountability within the district’s budget and finance operations.
(Source：Wkyt)