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South Whittier Superintendent to retire July 1 after nine years
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Gary Gonzales announced his retirement effective July 1, 2026. Trustees thanked him for nine years of service and noted the district will begin a transparent search process for his successor.
Superintendent Dr. Gary Gonzales told the Board he will retire effective July 1, 2026 after nine years leading the South Whittier School District. Trustees offered public thanks and the Board President said it will conduct a clear and transparent search for a successor.
Trustee Sylvia V. Macias praised Gonzales’s leadership and, in a lighter moment, said she was “looking forward to shipping out burritos to him.” Board members also congratulated the district on recent student achievements and recognized the superintendent’s community ties. The Board did not take personnel action at the meeting; next steps for a formal search were not specified in the minutes.
