Laguna Beach Unified School District, CA

Board Meeting - Special Meeting

Special Meeting

The Laguna Beach USD Board holds a special meeting to vote on a $4.5 million interfund transfer to cover a legal settlement and to approve a resolution ordering a school bond election on November 3, 2026. The board will also discuss labor negotiations and existing litigation in closed session.

• Approval of Resolution 26-07 to transfer $4,500,000 from Special Reserve Fund to General Fund for 2026-27
• Approval of Resolution 26-08 to order a school bond election on November 3, 2026
• Ratification of the 2026-2029 Successor Agreement with LaBUFA
• Closed session to discuss litigation with National Church Residences and labor negotiations

NOTIFICATIONS

The Laguna Beach USD Board of Education gave notice of a July 9, 2026 special meeting where it will hold a public hearing on the 2026–2029 successor collective-bargaining agreement with the Laguna Beach Unified Faculty Association (LaBUFA). The tentative deal includes a 1% salary increase for 2026–27 and caps health/welfare contributions at 2%, with a possible extra 1% raise in January 2027 if property-tax revenue rises by at least 6%.

• Public hearing scheduled for July 9, 2026 at Thurston Middle School Library, 2100 Park Avenue
• 2026–2029 successor agreement with LaBUFA includes 1% salary increase for 2026–27
• Health/welfare district contribution capped at 2%
• Additional 1% salary increase possible Jan 1, 2027 if property-tax revenue grows ≥6%

Special Meeting

The Board of Education will consider the final adoption of the 2026-2027 All Funds Budget and the Local Control and Accountability Plan. The meeting includes decisions on legal service agreements and the restructuring of the Technology Department.

• Approval of the 2026-2027 All Funds Final Budget
• Ratification of warrants #421749 through #421924 totaling $1,400,186.61
• Approval of the 2026-2027 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP)
• Legal service agreements with Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud and Romo LLP; Fagen Friedman & Fulfrost LLP; Harbottle Law Group; and McCune & Harber LLP
• Approval of insurance claims No. 669242 (up to $2,000) and No. 673593 ($735)

Special Meeting

The Laguna Beach Unified School District will consider employment contracts for Superintendent Don Austin, Ed.D. and Interim Superintendent Manoj Roychowdhury. The Board will also vote on the 2026 Facility Master Plan Update and an IT services contract. The meeting includes extensive recognitions for middle and high school students and staff.

• Approval of contract for Superintendent Don Austin, Ed.D.
• Approval of contract for Interim Superintendent Manoj Roychowdhury
• Adoption of the 2026 Facility Master Plan Update
• Contract with EKC Enterprises, Inc. for IT labor and AV equipment estimated between $50,000 and $60,000
• Discussion of Board Policy 2120 regarding Superintendent Recruitment and Selection

Special Meeting

The Laguna Beach Unified School District Board will hold a meeting focused on recognitions. The session includes honors for staff and various student achievements at El Morro and Top of the World elementary schools.

• ACSA 2026 Central Office Administrator of the Year recognition
• Recognition of 2025-2026 Retirees
• OCArts4All Student Art Showcase for El Morro and Top of the World
• Fluent English Proficient Reclassification for all school sites
• Reflections Arts Awards

NOTIFICATIONS

The Board of Education will hold public hearings regarding the district's budget and Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) for the year ending June 30, 2027. These hearings are required prior to the final adoption of these documents.

• Public hearing on the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) for the year ending June 30, 2027
• Public hearing on the Budget for the year ending June 30, 2027

Special Meeting

The Laguna Beach USD board will hold a special meeting to conduct closed-session discussions, including a public employee appointment under state law. No substantive decisions are listed on the open-meeting agenda; only procedural steps and a report-out from closed session are scheduled.

Special Meeting

Special Meeting

The Laguna Beach USD Board holds a special budget study session to review the proposed 2026–27 budget, including revenue and expenditure projections, staffing, and multi-year financial outlook. No formal action is required at this time. A closed session will address employee discipline.

• Proposed 2026–27 budget: $94.6M revenues, $96.5M expenditures
• Budget study session with revenue assumptions, staffing, and reserve levels
• Closed session on employee discipline (Jonathan Pearl, DWK)

Board Governance Meeting

Special Meeting

The Laguna Beach USD Board meets April 16, 2026 to discuss sustainability education, interdistrict transfer policy, and budget recommendations from two ad hoc committees. The board will vote on renewing a $1.2 million warrant batch and approving a legal-services contract with Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP. No decisions are scheduled on the proposed expansion of open-enrollment transfers.

• Approve $1,237,037.53 in warrants #421268–#421401
• Approve legal-services agreement with Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP for AB 218 case
• Renew custodial-supply contract with Maintex, Inc. under State CMAS
• Renew grounds-maintenance contract with Mariposa Landscapes, Inc. at 3 % CPI increase
• Approve $5,500 after-school enrichment contract with Coast Film Foundation at Thurston Middle School

Board Governance Meeting

Special Meeting

Special Meeting

The Board will consider a $11 million interfund transfer to fund the Laguna Beach High School Pool Modernization Project. Members will also discuss a revised MOU for the School Resource Officer program and approve the 2025-26 Second Interim Financial Report.

• Interfund transfer of $11,000,000 from General Fund to Special Reserve Fund for pool modernization
• Review of MOU with City of Laguna Beach regarding the School Resource Officer (SRO) Program
• Ratification of warrants #420790 through #421049 totaling $1,766,380.79
• Contract with Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Beach for summer school support not to exceed $13,280
• Purchase of monitor/defibrillator training unit for $10,465

Board Governance Meeting

The Board will consider the location for high school graduation and vote on a policy regarding immigration enforcement. Members will also review safety and records policies and discuss the structure of future board meetings.

• Approval of High School Graduation Location
• Second reading and approval of Board Policy 1445 (Response to Immigration Enforcement)
• First reading of Board Policies 0450, 1340, 5125, and 5125.1 regarding safety and records
• Adoption of the CA Department of Justice Know Your Educational Rights Guide
• Discussion on revised Board Meeting Structure using alternating Business and Study Sessions

Special Meeting

The Laguna Beach USD board will hold a special meeting to vote on adopting a new three-year contract with the teachers union (LaBUFA) and reopeners to the classified employees contract (CSEA). They will also approve the annual district-wide safety plan and first-read a policy on immigration enforcement response. Reports include a mid-year update on the district’s education goals and student presentations.

• Approval of 2026-2029 LaBUFA collective bargaining agreement
• Adoption of reopeners to CSEA 2024-2027 contract
• Approval of 2026-27 Comprehensive District and School Safety Plan
• First reading of BP 1445 on immigration enforcement response
• Ratification of $2,933,907.14 in warrants for expenses

NOTIFICATIONS

The Laguna Beach Unified School District board will hold public hearings at its February 12, 2026 meeting to present and consider joint proposals from the Laguna Beach Unified Faculty Association (teachers) and the Classified School Employees Association (staff) for new collective bargaining agreements covering 2026–2029.

• Public Hearing – LaBUFA 2026–2029 teacher contract proposal
• Public Hearing – CSEA 2026–2029 classified staff contract proposal

NOTIFICATIONS

The Laguna Beach Unified School District board will vote on the District Comprehensive Safety Plan at the February 12, 2026 regular meeting. The plan is available for review on the district website, at all school sites, and at the district office electronic board.

• Notification of upcoming approval of District Comprehensive Safety Plan (LBUSD Safety Plan 2026-27.pdf)
• Plan posted January 28, 2026

Special Meeting

The Laguna Beach USD board holds a special meeting featuring a recognition event for staff and students, followed by a brief open session. The board will also discuss revisions to its agenda-development bylaw and receive an update on intentional technology use in classrooms.

• First reading of Board Bylaw 9322 revisions on agenda development and consent agenda rules
• Approval of Resolution No. 26-01 recognizing International Holocaust Remembrance Day
• Board update on intentional technology use in K-12 classrooms with draft screen time guidelines

Special Meeting

The Laguna Beach Unified School District Board will discuss awarding contracts for the Laguna Beach High School pool modernization project. The meeting also includes proposals for new high school courses and a new elementary math curriculum.

• Awarding contracts for the LBHS Pool Modernization Project totaling $18,813,222.00
• Adoption of Amplify Desmos Elementary Math curriculum for grades K-5 for an estimated $309,000
• Approval of new Vocal Arts 2 course for Laguna Beach High School for 2026-27
• Approval of new Theatre Production course for Laguna Beach High School for 2026-27
• Closed session conferences with labor negotiators for LaBUFA and CSEA