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Academy D20 names Dr. Susan Field interim superintendent and starts a search
What happened
On May 19, 2026 the board voted 5-0 to appoint Dr. Susan Field, who had been an assistant superintendent for learning services, as interim superintendent. A later board item says she serves through June 30, 2027, and that the board will pick a permanent superintendent to start July 1, 2027. Meeting notes from May 4 to 13 show closed-door sessions about the superintendent's evaluation. The records reviewed do not say why Superintendent Jinger Haberer left.
Why it matters to families
The superintendent runs day-to-day operations for about 26,000 students and 39 schools. A year with an interim leader and a search can change how fast big decisions are made.
The evidence
The May 19 meeting recording (publisher captions) shows the motion to appoint Dr. Field and a 5-0 roll call. The Sept. 18, 2026 board item states she is interim through June 30, 2027.
The source
May 19, 2026 Board of Education special meeting recordingSee the full record for Academy School District 20.
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