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Sumter Today
By the People, for the People
Sumter School District Interviews First Superintendent Finalist
The school board met with candidate Cassandra Barker in a closed-door session.
Published on Mar. 4, 2026
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Sumter School District is in the final stages of its search for a new superintendent, and on Monday it welcomed its first finalist candidate, Cassandra Barker, for an interview with the school board in an executive session.
Why it matters
The selection of a new superintendent is a critical decision for the district, as the superintendent plays a key role in setting the vision and direction for the school system. The community is eager to learn more about the finalists and provide input on the selection.
The details
The school board interviewed Cassandra Barker in a closed-door executive session on Monday as part of the final stages of the superintendent search process. Barker is the first of several finalists that the district plans to interview before making a final decision on the next superintendent.
- The school board interviewed Cassandra Barker on Monday, March 4, 2026.
The players
Cassandra Barker
The first finalist candidate interviewed for the Sumter School District superintendent position.
Sumter School District
The school district in Sumter, South Carolina that is searching for its next superintendent.
What’s next
The school district plans to interview additional finalists before making a final decision on the next superintendent.
The takeaway
The selection of a new superintendent is a critical decision for the Sumter School District, and the community is closely following the search process to ensure the best candidate is chosen to lead the district forward.
