Laguna Beach Unified School District public meetings in 2022
23 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2020- 2025
The Laguna Beach Unified School District Board of Education held a regular business meeting on December 15, 2022, at Thurston Middle School. The board administered the Oath of Office to two new members, approved a positive certification of the First Interim Report for 2022-2023, and approved three interfund transfers totaling $3.1 million for facilities and capital improvements. The board tabled acceptance of the 2021-2022 District Audit until the January meeting.
- Approved Resolution 22-14: $900,000 transfer from General Fund to Special Reserve Fund for Facilities Repair and Replacement Program
- Approved Resolution 22-15: $1,200,000 transfer from General Fund to Special Reserve Fund for Capital Improvement Plan
- Approved Resolution 22-16: $1,000,000 transfer from Aliso Property Reserve to Special Reserve for Non-Capital Outlay Fund
- Approved positive certification of First Interim Report 2022-2023
- Tabled acceptance of 2021-2022 District Audit until January meeting
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2020- 2025
The Laguna Beach Unified School District Board of Education will receive a report on developer fees at its November 17, 2022 meeting. The report details fee collections, expenditures, and fund balances, and proposes keeping current fee rates unchanged. The district notes that fees will cover only about 6% of projected Transitional Kindergarten expansion costs.
- Developer fees proposed to remain at $2.05/sq ft residential and $0.33/sq ft commercial, unchanged since 2001
- Capital Facilities Fund balance decreased from $24,593.07 (July 1, 2021) to $23,604.29 (June 30, 2022)
- Fees collected: $134,351.46; interest earnings: -$284.05
- Expenditures: $135,056.19, including $71,863.94 for Thurston M.S. Classroom Modernization construction
- Remaining $23,604.29 budgeted for Transitional Kindergarten expansion, projected to cost $7,000,000
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2020- 2025
The Laguna Beach Unified School District Board will hold a regular business meeting with a closed session for student discipline, superintendent evaluation, and labor negotiations. In open session, the board will hear reports including a developer fee report and a monthly financial update, and will take action on agenda adoption and closed session items.
- Developer fee report: fees remain at $2.05/sq ft residential, $0.33/sq ft commercial; fund balance $23,604.29 as of June 30, 2022
- Closed session: stipulated expulsion agreement for Student Number 2022-23-001
- Closed session: Superintendent evaluation and goal setting
- Closed session: Conference with labor negotiators for unrepresented employees
- Monthly financial update for September 2022
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2020- 2025
The Laguna Beach Unified School District Board of Education is holding a policy workshop and study session. The board will review and discuss revised and new board policies in the 4000 (Personnel), 5000 (Students), and 6000 (Instruction) series, with no formal action taken. A study session will provide an overview of sustainability efforts, including themes from a leadership retreat and task force meeting, and seek board feedback.
- Review of revised policies: BP 4030 Nondiscrimination in Employment, BP 4118 Dismissal/Suspension/Disciplinary Action, BP 4119.1/4219.1/4319.1 Civil and Legal Rights, BP 4140/4240/4340 Bargaining Units, BP 4216 Probationary/Permanent Status, BP 4218 Dismissal/Suspension/Disciplinary Action
- Review of new policies: BP 5132 Appearance Standards, BP 5145.11 Questioning and Apprehension by Law Enforcement, BP 6158 Independent Study
- Review of revised policies: BP 5145.12 Search and Seizure, BP 6146.1 High School Graduation Requirements, BP 6200 Adult Education
- Sustainability study session with Green Schools National Network partnership, covering leadership, facilities, curriculum, and culture
- Closed session on public employment for Director, Early Learning position
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2020- 2025
The Laguna Beach Unified School District Board of Education will hold a public hearing during its regular meeting on October 13, 2022, to ensure the availability of textbooks and instructional materials for the 2022-23 school year, as required by Education Code Section 60119. The board will also certify the provision of standards-aligned instructional materials. This is an information and procedural item.
- Public hearing on textbook and instructional materials availability for 2022-23
- Certification of provision of standards-aligned instructional materials
- Notice posted on September 30, 2022, at district office and all school sites
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2020- 2025
The Laguna Beach Unified School District Board of Education will hold a public hearing to certify the availability of textbooks and instructional materials for 2022-2023, as required by state law. The board will also receive a monthly financial update for August 2022, a report on uniform complaints (none received), and consider approving a memorandum of understanding with Orange County Social Services for direct certification of students for free meals, plus an updated management salary schedule adding a $10,000 stipend for school psychologist interns.
- Public hearing on sufficiency of textbooks and instructional materials for 2022-2023 (Education Code 60119)
- Monthly financial update for August 2022
- Approval of MOU with Orange County Social Services to identify students for free meal direct certification
- Approval of updated management salary schedule adding $10,000 school psychologist intern stipend
- Report of first quarter uniform complaints (none received)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2020- 2025
The Laguna Beach Unified School District Board of Education held a special policy workshop to review and discuss updates to board policies in the 3000 (Business), 7000 (Facilities), and 9000 (Board Bylaws) series. No formal action was taken; the board reviewed new and revised policies for potential adoption at future meetings. The agenda included procedural items such as roll call, agenda adoption, and adjournment.
- Review of revised BP 3110 Transfer of Funds, BP 3550 Food Service/Child Nutrition Program, and BP 3551 Food Service Operations/Cafeteria Fund
- Review of new BP 3523 Electronic Signature and BP 3553 Free and Reduced Price Meals
- Review of new facilities policies: BP 7000 Facilities, BP 7110 Facilities Master Plan, BP 7150 Site Selection and Development, and BP 7211 Developer Fees
- Review of revised board bylaws including BB 9012 Board Member Electronic Communications, BB 9100 Annual Organizational Meeting, BB 9150 Student Board Members, BB 9200 Limits of Board Member Authority, BB 9320 Meetings and Notices, and BB 9322 Agenda/Meeting Materials
- Public comment accepted electronically until 12:00 p.m. on September 29, 2022, or in person
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2020- 2025
The Laguna Beach Unified School District Board of Education will hold a regular business meeting with a closed session for labor and real property negotiations. In open session, the board will vote on Resolution No. 22-12 to increase the 2021-2022 Gann Limit by $726,616.61 and adopt the 2022-2023 appropriations, approve the 2021-2022 Unaudited Actuals Financial Report, and approve a $72,000 contract with InnerHealth Labs for staff saliva testing. The board will also hear reports from the superintendent, cabinet members, and a summer school program report.
- Approval of Resolution No. 22-12: Increase 2021-2022 Gann Limit by $726,616.61 and adoption of 2022-2023 appropriations
- Approval of 2021-2022 Unaudited Actuals Financial Report
- Approval of $72,000 contract with InnerHealth Labs for staff saliva testing
- Approval of Director Early Learning job description with $97,076 salary
- Closed session on labor negotiations with LaBUFA, CSEA, and real property at 30516 Coast Highway
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2020- 2025
The Laguna Beach Unified School District Board of Education held a special governance workshop to review and discuss its Board Governance Protocols, which were last amended in January 2021. The board also voted to amend the agenda to skip the closed session, which was originally scheduled for goal setting.
- Board Governance Protocols Workshop to review and identify potential changes
- Motion to amend agenda and not hold closed session (carried 5-0)
- Closed session on Goal Setting (Government Code 54957) was cancelled
- Next regular meeting announced for September 8, 2022
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2020- 2025
The Laguna Beach Unified School District Board held a regular business meeting on August 11, 2022, at Thurston Middle School. The board approved a $600,000 food service consulting and procurement contract with Sodexo America, LLC, and a $30,000 safety planning agreement with Emergency Management Safety Partners, Inc. It also readmitted two expelled students in closed session and discussed real property negotiations for 30516 Coast Highway.
- Approved contract with Sodexo America, LLC for food service consulting and procurement, not-to-exceed $600,000, funded by Cafeteria Fund (Fund 13)
- Approved agreement with Emergency Management Safety Partners, Inc. for safety planning and training, not-to-exceed $30,000, funded by General Fund
- Closed session: readmitted student cases #2021-22-001 and #2021-22-002
- Closed session: real property negotiations for 30516 Coast Highway with City of Laguna Beach and Roman Catholic Bishop of Orange County
- Reported zero uniform complaints for Williams Case Settlement, fourth quarter (April–June 2022)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2020- 2025
The Laguna Beach Unified School District Board held a special meeting on July 12, 2022, primarily to reconsider a previously approved field trip for the LBHS football team to travel to Boise, Idaho, August 17-21, 2022. The board voted to revoke the approval, with the motion failing 2-3. The meeting also included a closed session for real property negotiations regarding 30516 Coast Highway, Laguna Beach.
- Motion to revoke approval for LBHS football field trip to Boise, Idaho (Aug 17-21, 2022) failed 2-3
- Trip cost to student: $2,300 for 60 students
- Closed session: Real property negotiations with City of Laguna Beach and Roman Catholic Bishop of Orange County re: 30516 Coast Highway
- Board adopted agenda unanimously
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2020- 2025
The Laguna Beach Unified School District is hosting a virtual orientation session for potential school board candidates. The one-hour webinar, led by Superintendent Jason Viloria, will cover election information, board bylaws, the role of the board, meetings, and agendas. This is an informational session, not a decision-making meeting.
- Virtual orientation for potential board candidates on June 30, 2022, 12:00-1:00 p.m.
- Topics include election information, Board Bylaws, Role of the Board, Meetings, Agendas
- Registration required via email to Victoria Webber or online link
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2020- 2025
The Laguna Beach Unified School District Board held a special meeting on June 29, 2022, and approved a field trip for the LBHS football team to travel to Boise, Idaho, from August 17-21, 2022, with a cost of $2,300 per student. The board also adjourned to closed session to evaluate the Superintendent, then reconvened and adjourned the meeting.
- Approved LBHS football team field trip to Homedale High School, Idaho, Aug 17-21, 2022, cost $2,300 per student, 60 students
- Closed session for public employee evaluation of Superintendent (Gov. Code 54957)
- Motion to approve trip included condition that Idaho not be on California or federal no-travel lists
- Trip chaperones listed: Denise Selbe, John Shanahan, Hunter Braun, Joey Luna, John Selbe, Alex Hutchinson, Nate Ball
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2020- 2025
The Laguna Beach Unified School District Board of Education will hold public hearings on collective bargaining agreements and compensation proposals. The hearings cover the 2022-2023 negotiated agreements with the faculty association (LaBUFA) and classified employees (CSEA Chapter #131), as well as a 2022-2025 compensation proposal for non-represented employees. These hearings are required under AB 1200 and related state codes.
- Public hearing on 2022-2023 negotiated agreement with LaBUFA
- Public hearing on 2022-2023 negotiated agreement with CSEA Chapter #131
- Public hearing on 2022-2025 compensation proposal for non-represented classified and certificated employees
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2020- 2025
The Laguna Beach Unified School District Board of Education met on June 23, 2022, to ratify collective bargaining agreements and compensation proposals. The board approved salary increases for teachers, classified staff, and non-represented employees, with costs disclosed under state law. The meeting also included reports on school safety and administrative updates.
- Ratification of LaBUFA agreement: 6% salary increase for 2022-23 ($1,689,248), 5% for 2023-24 ($1,492,170), and 5% for 2024-25 ($1,569,407).
- Ratification of CSEA agreement: 6% salary increase for 2022-23 ($616,017) and 5% for 2023-24 ($544,148).
- Approval of compensation for 27 non-represented employees: 6% for 2022-23 ($411,575), 5% for 2023-24 ($363,558), and 5% for 2024-25 ($384,613).
- Public hearing held for the disclosure of the above collective bargaining agreements and compensation proposals.
- Reports presented by the Superintendent, Executive Cabinet, and School Resource Officer.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2020- 2025
The Laguna Beach Unified School District Board of Education will hold public hearings on June 2, 2022, to receive input on the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) and the budget for the year ending June 30, 2023, before final adoption. The meeting was rescheduled from May 26, 2022.
- Public hearing on LCAP for 2022-23 (Item 7.A)
- Public hearing on budget for 2022-23 (Item 7.B)
- Meeting rescheduled from May 26 to June 2, 2022
- LCAP and preliminary budget documents attached
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2020- 2025
The Laguna Beach Unified School District Board of Education is holding a regular business meeting that includes a public hearing to receive input on the 2021-24 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) before final adoption. The board will also hear reports from student board members, bargaining units, the School Resource Officer, the superintendent, and executive cabinet members. The meeting includes closed session items on labor negotiations and employee discipline.
- Public hearing on 2021-24 LCAP for year ending June 30, 2023
- Closed session conference with labor negotiators for LaBUFA, CSEA, and unrepresented employees
- Closed session discussion on public employee discipline/dismissal/release
- Public comment limited to 3 minutes per speaker, 20 minutes total
- Meeting rescheduled from May 26 to June 2, 2022
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2020- 2025
The Laguna Beach Unified School District Board of Education is holding a regular meeting focused on student and staff recognitions, including awards for academics, arts, athletics, and community service. The board will also hold a closed session to discuss a public employee appointment and discipline matters. Public comment is available in person or via electronic submission before noon on the meeting day.
- Closed session to consider appointment of an Elementary Principal and public employee discipline/dismissal/release
- Recognition of PTA Reflections winners, Plein Air Painters participants, and Holiday Palette Contest winners
- Recognition of National Merit Finalists and National Charity League Scholarship recipient
- Recognition of student athletes with All-CIF honors and league awards
- Recognition of 2021-2022 Classified Employee of the Year division winners
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2020- 2025
The Laguna Beach Unified School District Board approved a contract with Ruhnau Clarke Architects to process interim housing plans for Top of the World and El Morro Elementary Schools. This work supports the implementation of the Transitional Kindergarten program using temporary relocatable classrooms. The Board also approved the secondary school course of studies for the 2022-2023 school year.
- Contract award to Ruhnau Clarke Architects for $47,500 for architectural services
- Approval of 2022-2023 secondary school course of studies
- Report of zero uniform complaints for the period of January 1 to March 30, 2022
- Closed session discussion regarding student discipline (Student Number 2021-22-002)
- Closed session conference with labor negotiators for LaBUFA, CSEA, and Unrepresented Employees
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2020- 2025
The Laguna Beach Unified School District Board of Education held a special workshop to review and discuss board policies in the 6000 (Instruction) series. No formal action was taken on the policies; the meeting was for discussion only. The board considered adopting new or revised policies, retiring outdated ones, and noted others with no recommended changes.
- Review of new policies including BP 6000 Concepts and Roles, BP 6011 Academic Standards, BP 6142.5 Environmental Education, BP 6145 Extracurricular Activities, and BP 6145.5 Student Organizations and Equal Access
- Revisions to policies such as BP 6020 Parent Involvement, BP 6146.1 High School Graduation Requirements, and BP 6161.1 Selection and Evaluation of Instructional Materials
- Retirement of policies including BP 6010 Classroom Interruptions, BP 6012 Grading Procedures, BP 6014 Standards of Expected Pupil Achievement, and BP 6030 Visitors/Observers
- No recommended changes for policies like BP 6013 Homework, BP 6112 School Day, and BP 6142.1 Comprehensive Health Instruction
- Next regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 19, 2022
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2020- 2025
The Laguna Beach Unified School District Board of Education is holding a regular business meeting with closed session items on labor negotiations and personnel matters. In open session, the board will vote on ratifying two professional development contracts totaling $27,340, funded by Educator Effectiveness Grant Funds, and will receive reports from students, staff, and the superintendent.
- Ratify $6,500 agreement with Solution Tree for Thurston Middle School teacher professional development on March 11, 2022
- Ratify $20,840 independent contractor agreement with Karen Junker of Restorative Best Practices for coaching and consulting
- Approve revised Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators for 2021-2022 school year
- Closed session: conference with labor negotiators (LaBUFA, CSEA, unrepresented employees)
- Closed session: public employee discipline/dismissal/release
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2020- 2025
The Board of Education reviewed a report on transitioning to Universal Transitional Kindergarten (TK) by the 2025-26 school year. The discussion covered projected enrollment, staffing ratios, and potential impacts on facilities and funding.
- Report on Universal Transitional Kindergarten planning and implementation
- Approval of Positive Certification of Second Interim Report 2021-2022
- Approval of seven delegates for the CSBA 2022 Delegate Assembly Election
- Discussion regarding potential $100,000 state grants for TK training and facilities
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2020- 2025
The Laguna Beach Unified School District Board is holding a regular business meeting with a closed session for legal and personnel matters. In open session, the board will receive information on the 2022-23 Comprehensive School Safety Plan, a monthly financial update, a uniform complaints report, and a communication plan update. Public comment is available in person or by electronic submission before noon on the meeting date.
- 2022-23 Comprehensive District and School Safety Plan presented for information, with final approval expected in February
- Monthly Financial Update for November 2021 shows projected ending fund balance trending lower than prior year
- Second Quarter Report of Uniform Complaints for Williams Case Settlement (Oct-Dec 2021) with no complaints reported
- Closed session includes status update on Briscoe v. LBUSD litigation and threat to public services discussion
- Communication Plan Update for a comprehensive plan slated for completion by May 2022