San Benito High School District Superintendent Stan Rose has announced his resignation and will take the same role with the Santa Clara County Unified School District, according to a statement from the SBHS district.
Rose has been the head of the high school district – overseeing the 3,000-student campus – for the past seven years.
His term at San Benito High School will officially end June 30, according to the statement. The announcement underscored that his new post allows him to work near his hometown area of San Jose.
In the statement, Rose referred to a “competent, professional group of educators who continue to strive to become the best they can be for the benefit of their students.”
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Below is the full press release from the district:
After seven years as Superintendent San Benito High School District Stan Rose has accepted the position of Superintendent of Santa Clara Unified School District. This recent appointment will allow him to work in his own home area of San Jose.
In parting, Dr. Rose expressed deep gratitude for the “competent, professional group of educators who continue to strive to become the best they can be for the benefit of their students.”
Dr. Rose’s term as Superintendent will end officially on June 30th. In parting, he stated that he is heartened by the amazing work of the teachers, the unwavering support of the classified staff, the leadership of the entire management team, (both certificated and classified), and the passion and dedication of the Board, who all have given a great deal of their lives to San Benito High School District. He also extended sincere thanks to the community, both within and outside education who have supported school and District efforts, including County Superintendent Mike Sanchez, all the staff at San Benito County Office of Education, the San Benito County SELPA staff, San Andreas staff, fellow superintendents around the County, LULAC, the Education Foundation, the San Benito County Community Foundation, San Benito County services, City of Hollister staff, all parent supporters, and all former Board members who have given so much to the District. He stated that all have tried to keep each student in mind in going about the daily business of student life. Finally, he said, “We have the greatest students.”
Dr. Rose said he leaves San Benito High School District with a full and grateful heart and asked for continued blessings upon the District and its community.
