LBUSD School Board - May 8, 2025

May 8, 2025

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach Unified School District Board of Education held its regular business meeting on May 8, 2025, at Thurston Middle School. - Four of five board members were present, with Jim Kelly absent throughout the meeting. - The board discussed anticipated litigation, labor negotiations with both represented and unrepresented employee groups, and existing litigation during closed session. - The open session focused primarily on instructional programs, business services contracts, and routine district operations. - Key presentations highlighted the First Generation Leaders Program and upcoming summer programming for students across all grade levels. - The board approved multiple contracts for educational services, technology licenses, professional development, and facility management. - The board approved routine financial reports and personnel actions.

Key Decisions

- Approved Acting Superintendent Jeff Dixon to contract with auditors to conduct a targeted audit of the former superintendent's financial transactions from January 1 through March 30, 2025 (3-1 vote, Malczewski opposed) - Approved agreement with Food Safety Systems for kitchen safety training through June 30, 2026, not to exceed $14,400 - Authorized levy of special taxes for Community Facilities District No. 98-1 for fiscal year 2025-2026 (Resolution #25-07) - Approved purchase of Epson Workforce Enterprise copiers/printers through CMAS contract for $114,696.06 - Approved three-year renewal o