Laguna Beach School Board Meeting September 25, 2025 (Closed Session)

September 25, 2025

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach Unified School District Board of Education called to order a meeting at 5:00 PM on an unspecified date with President Perry presiding and Mrs. Weber conducting roll call. - Five board members were present: Member Morgan, President Perry, Member Kelly, Member Malcheski, and Clerk Hales, establishing a quorum for conducting business. - Superintendent Dr. Glass requested removal of Items D and E from the closed session agenda, which was approved by the board. - The board voted to adjourn to closed session to discuss anticipated litigation under Government Code Section 54956.9. - The meeting appears to be part of ongoing governance activities following the controversial appointment of Superintendent Dr. Don Austin in May 2026 and the separation of Superintendent Dr. Jason Glass. - The closed session discussion relates to waiver of confidentiality issues (Item C) and anticipated litigation matters. - No substantive policy decisions or public discussions occurred during the brief open session portion of this meeting.

Key Decisions

- The board approved removal of Items D and E from the closed session agenda. - The board voted to adjourn to closed session for conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9.