CALL HIM "GRANDPA" SUPERINTENDENT RAMOS

"Grandpa" John Ramos moments after hearing the news

If you were wondering why Superintendent John Ramos left the school board meeting early on Monday, know that he had a pretty good reason.

He had just become a grandfather.

Ramos actually got word of the birth of young Cora Joy Ramos on his cell phone as he gave his monthly update, declaring, "I have to tell you that my granddaughter was just born!" He later asked, "Am I beaming?"

After applause and good wishes, the meeting continued. Later on after the strategic plan vote and other business, Ramos asked permission to leave around 10:30 p.m., stating, "I need to get on the highway."

Word from the hospital is that both mommy and baby are fine, and grandpa is believed to still be beaming.