Central Union High District recognizes facilities supervisor Frank Tamayo on retirement after 38½ years

The Central Union High School District Board of Trustees recognized Frank Tamayo on Jan. 14 for 38½ years of service as a member of the district’s facilities and grounds team.

Carol Moreno, the district’s director of human resources, told the board that Tamayo “has dedicated 38 and a half years to this district,” noting he began working for the district at age 20 and finished his career as facilities and grounds supervisor. Moreno said Tamayo worked across campus maintenance tasks, taught one year as an ROP HVAC instructor and was involved in construction and maintenance projects across Central Union High, Southwest High School, Desert Oasis and the STEM building.

“Frank can tell you where every water and electrical line runs,” Moreno said, describing his institutional knowledge. Board members, staff and family members — including Tamayo’s wife, Rosa — attended the recognition. Tamayo said he looks forward to retirement activities including fishing, riding quads, traveling and working on his house in Rosarito.

Tamayo thanked colleagues and recounted starting at the district at 20, recalling his first job replacing an air‑conditioning compressor. He said he will “keep in touch” with staff and that he will miss his crew and the daily work keeping district facilities running.

The board presentation included brief personal remembrances from colleagues who described Tamayo’s long service, his mentorship of younger employees and his familiarity with campus infrastructure. The recognition concluded with a round of applause and staff photos.

The item was presented during the board’s communications and recognitions segment and did not include a formal board action beyond the public acknowledgement.