Laguna Beach School Board Meeting - December 11, 2025 (Closed Session)

December 11, 2025

Executive Summary

- The board held a brief closed session meeting on an unspecified date in 2025, called to order at 5:03 PM with all five members present (Member Morgan, Member Kelly, Member Maltesky, Clerk Hills, and President Perry). - A contentious debate occurred over moving public comments on non-agenda items from the beginning to the end of meetings, with the motion to move comments to the beginning failing on a 2-3 vote. - Board members debated community feedback (including numerous letters) about transparency concerns and public comment timing, with disagreement about whether the feedback represented genuine community sentiment or an organized campaign. - The board approved the meeting agenda except for Item 8 (minutes from the previous meeting), which was pulled by a board member who had not reviewed them. - Dr. Glass reminded the board about proper meeting procedures, emphasizing that members should be recognized before speaking and should state positions rather than debating each other. - The board adjourned to closed session to discuss the McBride liability claim (661-256 pursuant to Government Code 54957) and public employee performance evaluation for the superintendent (Government Cod

Key Decisions

- Motion to move public comments on non-agenda items to the beginning of the meeting failed on a 2-3 vote. - Agenda was approved with the exception of Item 8 (previous meeting minutes), which was removed from consideration. - Board voted to adjourn to closed session to discuss the McBride liability claim (661-256) and superintendent performance evaluation.