Broward schools superintendent asks 3 administrators to resign, sources say

Sep 9 2022

https://www.local10.com/news/local/2022/09/09/broward-schools-superintendent-asks-3-administrators-to-resign-sources-say

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Amid pressure from Gov. Ron DeSantis’s administration, Broward County Public Schools superintendent asked three administrators to resign or take a leave of absence while they remain under investigation, according to sources who are familiar with the BCPS administration.

Superintendent Vickie L. Cartwright made the request to Jeff Moquin, the chief of staff; David Watkins, the director of diversity and school climate; and Ron Morgan, the assistant chief building official, the sources told Local 10 News on Friday.

Cartwright’s office released a statement on Thursday saying the Broward County school district welcomed a recent visit by Florida Department of Education officials.

“As soon as next week’s board meeting, the superintendent will provide an update to the board and community,” a spokesperson wrote.

Cartwright was responding to a letter she received from Tim Hay, the executive director of The Florida Department of Education’s Office of Safe Schools, referring to the state grand jury report that recently resulted in the suspension of four school board members.