Laguna Beach School Board Regular Meeting - Jun 08 2026

June 8, 2026

Executive Summary

- The board approved a $4.5 million settlement with plaintiff Jane Doe (Beverly Paris) in case 30-2022-101297898-CU-PO-NJC with a 5-0 vote (Board Members Sherry Morgan, Dee Perry, Howard Hills, Dr. James Kelly, and Dr. Joan Malczewski), to be paid from Fund 17, with a forensic investigator searching for insurance recovery options. - The board approved insurance claims totaling $2,735 (claim #669242 for $2,000 and claim #673593 for $735) following closed session. - The board requested legal counsel or designee to investigate the rally preceding the May 14, 2026 board meeting at Thurston, including safety protocol compliance and potential board policy violations, with an outside investigator to be retained. - CSEA (California School Employees Association) and LBUSD reached a tentative agreement on June 8, 2026 at 4:00 PM, with language to be finalized and presented to members for ratification. - BUFA (Laguna Beach Unified Faculty Association) reached a tentative agreement with the district on June 8, 2026 at approximately 4:15 PM, with ratification vote scheduled for Friday. - The district presented the California School Dashboard and Local Indicators report showing 88% of students f

Key Decisions

- Approved settlement agreement with plaintiff Jane Doe (Beverly Paris) for $4.5 million in case 30-2022-101297898-CU-PO-NJC (5-0 vote: Board Members Sherry Morgan, Dee Perry, Howard Hills, Dr. James Kelly, Dr. Joan Malczewski). - Approved insurance claims: claim #669242 for $2,000 and claim #673593 for $735. - Authorized legal counsel to investigate the May 14, 2026 rally at Thurston for safety protocol compliance and potential policy violations, with retention of outside investigator. - Approved bus monitor position with requirement to report back after one year on impact (5-0 vote). - Appro