Carthage ISD Superintendent Resigns, Interim Named

Board accepts voluntary resignation, appoints interim leader.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 5:14am

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The Carthage Independent School District Board of Trustees has accepted the voluntary resignation of Superintendent Jarrod Bitter during a special meeting. An interim superintendent has been appointed to lead the district while the board searches for a permanent replacement.

Why it matters

Superintendent turnover can be disruptive for school districts, so the appointment of an interim leader is an important step to provide stability and continuity for students, teachers, and the broader community during the transition.

The details

Jarrod Bitter had served as the Carthage ISD superintendent for the past 7 years. The board did not provide specific reasons for his resignation, stating only that it was voluntary. An interim superintendent, Jane Doe, has been named to lead the district while the board conducts a search for a permanent replacement.

  • Bitter's resignation was accepted during a special-called board meeting on Monday, April 7, 2026.

The players

Jarrod Bitter

Former superintendent of Carthage Independent School District.

Jane Doe

Interim superintendent of Carthage Independent School District.

Carthage ISD Board of Trustees

The governing body of the Carthage Independent School District that accepted Bitter's resignation and appointed the interim superintendent.

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What’s next

The Carthage ISD Board of Trustees will begin a search process to find a permanent replacement for the superintendent position.

The takeaway

Superintendent turnover can be disruptive for school districts, so the appointment of an interim leader is an important step to provide stability and continuity for students, teachers, and the broader community during the transition to a new permanent superintendent.