School board expected to accept Vega’s resignation

SAN BENITO — Today, school board members will vote to accept Superintendent Dr. Adrian Vega’s resignation, ending his short term as district leader.

The move comes as a surprise, especially for the community.

Vega submitted his letter of resignation last week in closed session, informing the board that he is pursuing an employment opportunity outside of public education.

As per procedure, the board will vote to accept his resignation during tonight’s special meeting. Trustees also will discuss the hiring process for a new superintendent.

Vega started his journey with San Benito CISD in January 2016.

Prior to taking the helm here, Vega served as the Deputy Superintendent for Teaching and Learning with the Tucson Arizona Unified School District.

He was previously a high school principal with the Ector County Independent School District and a middle school principal with the Tyler Independent School District.

The move out of San Benito came as a surprise for Vega. An opportunity presented itself and Vega took it.

“I was shocked that the opportunity presented itself,” Vega said last week. “It was nothing I sought.”

His resignation from San Benito becomes effective June 9.

Before the opportunity came up, Vega said he had not considered resigning.

“Whatever people think, this has absolutely nothing to do with the district or the board,” he said. “I will be eternally grateful to them and I am extremely thankful. They have been nothing but supportive. Look at what we have been able to do as a team.”

His new opportunity, which he declined to specify, will take him out of the area.

“This is the place I want to be,” he said about the new position. “The opportunity that has been given is a complete career move for me. This literally came to me. I did not seek it out. Sometimes in life, things surface and I talked with my wife and we prayed about it.”

It was important to Vega that he is here for graduation and to ensure a smooth transition.

“I told the board as soon as I found out so I could help through that transition,” Vega said. “I want to make sure I am here to help and ensure the continuity of the direction of the district.”