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

October 8, 2026

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach Unified School District School Board adjourned into closed session on October 8th, 2026, to discuss labor negotiations and public employee dismissal, discipline, and release, with the agenda adopted unanimously. - Board Member Hills was absent at the start of the meeting, with President Morgan, Member Kelly, Member Malcheski, and Clerk Perry establishing quorum with four members present. - No public comment cards were submitted for this meeting, indicating no community members spoke during the public session. - The board adopted the meeting agenda as presented with no changes requested by Superintendent Dr. Austin or board members. - This closed session follows a September 24, 2026 meeting that similarly addressed labor negotiation and public employee discipline matters, and continues the district's pattern of closed sessions addressing labor and personnel issues throughout fall 2026.

Key Decisions

- Adopted the meeting agenda unanimously with no changes - Voted to adjourn to closed session to discuss labor negotiations and public employee dismissal, discipline, and release