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Community demands answers after Norco principal's dismissal; parents allege mishandled hazing and seek investigations
Summary
Dozens of staff, parents and students urged the Corona‑Norco board to explain or reverse the dismissal of Norco High principal Dr. Beo and called for independent investigations and administrative leave for athletic staff amid allegations of criminal hazing and sexual assault in the Norco baseball program.
A lengthy and emotional public‑comment period drew dozens to the podium to ask the Corona‑Norco board for answers about the sudden dismissal of Norco High School principal Dr. Beo and to press for investigations into alleged misconduct within the Norco High baseball program.
Teachers and staff described Dr. Beo as a transformative leader who raised GPAs, expanded academic and arts programs and improved graduation rates. Ellen Orgo, a Norco High language‑arts teacher, read a multi‑page list of Dr. Beo’s accomplishments and a staff petition asking the board to reconsider the dismissal, saying that the action came via…
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