Cartwright Governing Board Appoints Steve Watson as Superintendent Despite History of Serious Prior Mismanagement

Watson is taking on a massive challenge as Superintendent for 21 schools. Cartwright seems confident that he is prepared for the challenge, but does his track record support this?

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In a surprising turn of events, former Maricopa County School Superintendent Steve Watson has been appointed to be the Superintendent within the Cartwright School District. This move comes on the heels of a tumultuous tenure as county superintendent, marked by allegations of financial mismanagement and administrative controversies. The controversial appointment was met with outrage by some members of the community.