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Corona‑Norco Unified honors retiring superintendent at final meeting
Summary
Board members, staff and community members paid tribute to outgoing Superintendent Sam (Dr. Benrostro), praising his 26 years with the district and 39 years in education; the board introduced incoming interim leadership and took a group photo with the executive cabinet.
Board members and staff spent a substantial portion of the meeting honoring outgoing Superintendent Sam (Dr. Benrostro) on his final official board appearance.
President Nicola opened a series of tributes calling Dr. Benrostro an "incredible leader" whose "integrity is impeccable." Board members and cabinet colleagues each took turns offering personal reflections and thanks. Dr. Benrostro, addressing the board, said he was "incredibly grateful" for his time in the district and described serving students as the "sacred responsibility" that guided his career.
The board invited district leaders, family members and the executive cabinet to join Dr. Benrostro for a group photograph. Several retirees and longtime employees were recognized during the segment; the board also publicly welcomed Dalia Gamala as the incoming executive cabinet leader to assume the superintendent role at the next meeting.
The tribute segment included applause and multiple speakers recalling specific incidents of leadership and community partnership. No formal actions were taken during the tribute; the board proceeded to presentations and consent items afterward.
The district will mark Dr. Benrostro’s retirement in follow‑up communications and maintain continuity plans as the new leadership transitions into place.
