Laguna Beach School Board Meeting - June 8, 2026 (Closed Session)

June 8, 2026

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach Unified School District School Board convened a regular meeting on an unspecified date at 4:30 PM, with Board President Morgan presiding and establishing quorum with all five board members present. - A procedural dispute arose regarding item 11 on the agenda, concerning a job description for a position that had not yet been formally approved, resulting in a failed 4-1 motion to remove the item from the agenda. - The board approved the agenda 4-1 after the failed removal motion, with one member dissenting on both votes. - The meeting adjourned to closed session following the procedural matters, with no public comment cards submitted for the closed session portion. - This meeting appears to be part of ongoing governance tensions within the district, following the controversial appointment of Dr. Don Austin as superintendent and the separation of Dr. Jason Glass in May 2026. - The dispute centered on proper sequencing of budget approvals and job descriptions, with concerns raised about approving positions before they have been formally authorized through the LCAP (Local Control and Accountability Plan) process. - The board procedurally moved forward with the contest

Key Decisions

- The board voted 4-1 to reject a motion to remove item 11 (a job description for an unapproved position) from the agenda. - The board voted 4-1 to approve the agenda as presented, with the same dissenting vote. - The board voted 5-0 to adjourn to closed session.