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State board approves Arthur Watts Jr. as deputy state superintendent for administration and finance
Summary
The board approved the hiring of Arthur Watts Jr. as deputy state superintendent for administration and finance, effective November 2024; board members praised his work in Montgomery County even as one member said they generally abstain on new hires.
The Alabama State Board of Education approved a recommendation to hire Arthur Watts Jr. as deputy state superintendent for administration and finance, effective November 2024.
Board members moved and seconded the recommendation; the motion was adopted during the meeting. One board member stated on the record they “abstain on all new hires because the law requires that we hire the state superintendent” but also said they believe Watts is a “great hire” and praised his work in Montgomery County. The transcript also records the chair announcing the motion’s passage.
Board members and staff acknowledged the outgoing deputy superintendent, Dr. Payne, and said the department and board look forward to working with Watts. Department staff noted that Watts is known to Montgomery-area staff and that the department will coordinate the leadership transition ahead of the effective date in November.
The appointment was presented as a personnel recommendation from department staff. The board recorded the hiring action during the public meeting and offered congratulations to Watts.
