During Dr. Foster’s 22 years with the district, he saw one of the fastest growing districts in Pima County grow from one elementary, one junior high, and one high school with an enrollment of about 5,000 to eight elementary schools, two junior high schools, two senior high schools, an alternative school and enrollment at his retirement of over 10,000 students.  Dr. Foster was instrumental in the growth, having served in 1973-76 as associate principal and in 1976-80 as principal of MHS.  In 1980, Foster became the district’ first assistant superintendent until being name superintendent in October 1984.  Throughout his years in the Marana District, Foster was known for making decisions that stressed empathy for the need of students.  He received several notable awards while with the district such as being named the Town of Marana’s 1994 Man of the Year and in 1995 the MUSD dedicated its administration office to him. now named the Scott D. Foster Administration Center.