Laguna Beach Unified School District public meetings in 2023
24 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2020- 2025
The Board of Education will hold a public hearing regarding the ratification of a collective bargaining agreement. This involves the 2023-2024 negotiated tentative agreement between the Laguna Beach Unified School District and the Laguna Beach Unified Faculty Association (LaBUFA).
- Public Hearing: Ratification of the 2023-2026 Collective Bargaining Agreement
- 2023-2024 Negotiated Tentative Agreement with LaBUFA
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2020- 2025
The Laguna Beach Unified School District Board will hold a regular business meeting on December 14, 2023, at Thurston Middle School. The board will vote on several financial and operational items, including the 2022-2023 audit, the 2023-2024 First Interim Report certification, a new child development fund, and the 2023 Ten Year Facilities Master Plan update. The meeting also includes a public hearing on the 2023-2026 collective bargaining agreement with the teachers' union (LaBUFA) and reports from student board members, bargaining units, and the superintendent.
- Approve 2022-2023 District Audit by Eide Bailly, LLP
- Approve positive certification of First Interim Report 2023-2024
- Approve Resolution No. 23-15 to establish new Child Development Fund (Fund 12)
- Approve 2023 Ten Year Facilities Master Plan update
- Public hearing on 2023-2026 collective bargaining agreement with LaBUFA
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2020- 2025
The Laguna Beach Unified School District Board of Education will receive a report on developer fees at its November 16, 2023 regular meeting. The report details the Capital Facilities Fund (Fund 25) balance, fee collections, expenditures, and planned use of funds for Transitional Kindergarten (TK) facility retrofits. The board is not voting on any action; this is a procedural public notice item.
- Developer fees unchanged since 2001: $2.05/sq ft residential, $0.33/sq ft commercial
- Fund balance increased from $23,604.29 (July 1, 2022) to $184,899.07 (June 30, 2023)
- Fees collected: $161,180.86; interest earned: $923.92
- Expenditures: $810 for DSA project closeouts at Top of the World Elementary School
- Remaining $184,899.07 budgeted for TK facility retrofits; projected TK costs $4,462,000
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 negotiations, superintendent evaluation, and litigation. In open session, the board will hear reports and discuss two information items: the annual Developer Fees Report and the 2023-24 Facilities Master Plan Update. The agenda was revised to pull the Laguna Beach High School principal's report.
- Developer Fees Report: fund balance grew from $23,604.29 to $184,899.07; fees unchanged at $2.05/sq ft residential, $0.33/sq ft commercial; funds budgeted for Transitional Kindergarten retrofits
- Facilities Master Plan Update: annual update presented for board discussion
- Closed session: conference with labor negotiators (LaBUFA), superintendent performance evaluation, and three existing litigation cases (JH, Doe, Preble v LBUSD)
- Closed session: real property negotiation with City of Laguna Beach regarding 670 Park Avenue
- Public comment: in-person and electronic submissions due by 12:00 p.m. on Nov 16, 2023
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2020- 2025
The Laguna Beach Unified School District Board is holding a regular business meeting with a closed session for student discipline and labor negotiations. In open session, the board will vote on three resolutions transferring a total of $2.6 million from the General Fund and the Aliso Property Reserve to fund facilities repair, capital improvements, and non-capital outlay. The board will also receive reports on the September 2023 financial update, a summer program proposal, and a preschool expansion report.
- Resolution 23-12: $900,000 transfer to Facilities Repair and Replacement Program
- Resolution 23-13: $1,200,000 transfer to Capital Improvement Program
- Resolution 23-14: $500,000 transfer from Aliso Property Reserve to Non-Capital Outlay Fund
- Closed session: student discipline case and labor negotiations with LaBUFA
- New job description and position: District Office Assistant IV
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2020- 2025
The Laguna Beach Unified School District Board of Education held a study session to continue reviewing the Facilities Master Plan update. The board discussed remaining projects at each school and district offices, including expanding Transitional Kindergarten and Preschool facilities, renovating Thurston Middle School's gym, building a new counseling center and admin building at LBHS, and constructing new district offices. Feedback centered on reducing project sizes, maintaining neighborhood aesthetics, and eliminating proposed new parking. The plan will be updated and brought back for approval.
- Expanding Transitional Kindergarten and Preschool facilities at each elementary school
- Renovating Thurston Middle School gym to add seating for games
- Building a new counseling center and admin building at Laguna Beach High School
- Constructing new district offices at their existing location
- Board consensus to include 50-meter pool option at LBHS
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2020- 2025
The Laguna Beach Unified School District Board held a study session to continue facilities master planning, focusing on two options for the LBHS pool: a 40-meter and a 50-meter design, both at the current location. Staff presented programming details and a recommendation, with the 10-year Facility Master Plan to be updated and brought back for approval. The meeting was procedural in structure, including roll call, agenda adoption, and public comment opportunities.
- Discussion of 40-meter vs 50-meter pool options for LBHS, both at current location
- City confirmed both options expand programming; 50-meter may meet all community use with schedule adjustments
- 10-year Facility Master Plan update to be brought back for Board approval
- Public comment accepted in person or electronically until 2:00 p.m. on Sep 28, 2023
- Next regular meeting scheduled for October 12, 2023, as a facilities study session
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2020- 2025
The Laguna Beach Unified School District Board of Education will hold two public hearings during its regular meeting on September 21, 2023. The hearings cover certification of standards-aligned instructional materials for 2023-24 and public disclosure of the collective bargaining agreement with the California School Employees Association (CSEA) Laguna Beach Chapter #131. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.
- Public hearing on availability of textbooks and instructional materials for 2023-24 (Education Code 60119)
- Public hearing on collective bargaining agreement disclosure (AB 1200) and 2023-2024 negotiated agreement with CSEA Laguna Beach Chapter #131
- Notice posted September 5, 2023 at district office and all school sites
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2020- 2025
The Laguna Beach Unified School District Board will hold a regular business meeting with closed session items, public hearings, and action items. Key actions include approving Resolution No. 23-10 to increase the 2022-2023 Gann limit by $3,531,702.60 and adopt the 2023-2024 appropriations, ratifying the CSEA collective bargaining agreement, and approving the 2022-2023 unaudited actuals financial report. The board will also hear reports on school opening and technology.
- Resolution No. 23-10: Increase 2022-2023 Gann limit by $3,531,702.60 and adopt 2023-2024 appropriations
- Public hearing and ratification of 2023-2024 CSEA collective bargaining agreement (includes 5% salary increase for 2023/2024)
- Public hearing on sufficiency of textbooks and instructional materials per Education Code 60119
- Closed session: litigation case 30-2023-01304340-CU-PO-CJC and real property negotiations at 21544 Wesley Drive
- Technology update from Bright Bytes survey and current projects
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2020- 2025
The Laguna Beach Unified School District Board is holding a regular business meeting with closed and open sessions. Key actions include approving a partnership agreement with Learner-Centered Collaborative for empathy interviews and a survey of high-achieving students at a cost not to exceed $38,500, and a resolution assigning instructional coaches as staff developers. The board will also ratify payroll totaling $1,207,173.42 and accept a $3,100 gift.
- Approval of Partnership Agreement with Learner-Centered Collaborative (not-to-exceed $38,500) for empathy interviews and survey
- Approval of Resolution No. 23-09: Assignment of Instructional Coaches Per CA Title 5 80020.4
- Ratification of Certificated Payroll 01A ($423,267.52), Classified Payroll 01B ($536,383.18), and Certificated Payroll 01C ($247,522.72) totaling $1,207,173.42
- Acceptance of Gifts - Check totaling $3,100
- Closed session item: Readmission from Expulsion Student Case #2022-23-001
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2020- 2025
The Laguna Beach Unified School District Board held a special meeting on August 9, 2023, primarily for a closed-session goal-setting discussion with the superintendent. The board adopted the agenda, adjourned to closed session, and later reported out any actions taken. The meeting was procedural, with no public decisions or substantive agenda items.
- Closed session goal setting under Government Code 54957
- Public comment accepted electronically until Aug 8, 2023, 4:00 p.m.
- Next regular meeting announced for August 17, 2023
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2020- 2025
The Laguna Beach Unified School District Board of Education is holding a regular business meeting on July 27, 2023, at Thurston Middle School. The board will receive reports on nutrition services, a Williams Act uniform complaints report, and a Transitional Kindergarten extended day program, and will vote on three as-needed legal services contracts. The meeting includes public comment opportunities, both in person and via electronic submission.
- Approval of legal services contract with Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud and Romo at $350/hour
- Approval of legal services contract with Fagen Friedman & Fulfrost LLP at $340/hour
- Approval of legal services contract with Harbottle Law Group at $265/hour
- Report on Nutrition Services program updates (kitchen equipment, recipes, point of sale, sustainability)
- Fourth Quarter Report of Uniform Complaints for Williams Case Settlement (no complaints received)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2020- 2025
The Laguna Beach Unified School District Board of Education held a special workshop to review and discuss proposed revisions to board policies and bylaws across multiple series, including safety, personnel, student conduct, instruction, and board governance. No formal action was taken on these policies; they are scheduled for first and second readings at future regular meetings. The board also adopted the meeting agenda and adjourned.
- Revised BP 0450 Comprehensive Safety Plan
- New BP 4117.3 Personnel Reduction
- Revised BP 5141.5 Mental Health
- Revised BP 6146.1 High School Graduation Requirements
- Revised BB 9270 Conflict of Interest
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2020- 2025
The Laguna Beach Unified School District Board held a study session on the 10-year Facilities Master Plan, discussing two main parts: aquatics and tennis court options, and upgrades to high school admin/counseling offices, district office, parking, and classrooms. The board reviewed cost estimates totaling $68.3M for the latter projects, with aquatics costs still under discussion. No contracts were approved; the plan will return for future board approval.
- Discussed five pool/tennis court options (1A, 1B, 1C, 2A, 2B) with varying pool sizes and locations
- Cost estimates: Top of the World $7.3M, El Morro $20M, Thurston $4.8M, LBHS $23.2M, District Offices $13M
- Eliminated proposed new parking structures for high school and aquatic center
- Reduced square footage for district office, high school admin/counseling, and TK expansions
- Next regular meeting scheduled for July 27, 2023
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2020- 2025
The Laguna Beach Unified School District Board held a special meeting on June 26, 2023, primarily to conduct a closed-session evaluation of the Superintendent, as permitted under Government Code 54957. The board also handled routine procedural items, including adopting the agenda, adjourning to and from closed session, and reporting any actions taken. Public comments were accepted electronically or in person.
- Closed session discussion of Public Employee Evaluation - Superintendent (Government Code 54957)
- Public comment period for closed session items (3-minute limit per speaker, 20 minutes total)
- Adoption of the agenda (motion carried unanimously)
- Adjournment to closed session (motion carried unanimously)
- Report out of closed session actions
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2020- 2025
The Laguna Beach Unified School District Board of Education is holding a regular business meeting. The main action item is approval of the district's Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) for the 2023-24 school year, which outlines goals, actions, and expenditures. The board will also hear reports on closed session actions and public comments.
- Approval of the 2023-24 LCAP, required by July 1
- Closed session conference with labor negotiators for LaBUFA and CSEA
- Public comment periods for agenda and non-agenda items
- Adoption of the meeting agenda (revised to move item 12.b.)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2020- 2025
The Laguna Beach Unified School District Board of Education is holding a recognition event at Thurston Middle School to honor staff, students, and community partners. The agenda includes recognitions for administrators, teachers, student council representatives, athletes, and CTE completers, along with procedural items like adopting the agenda and adjourning. No policy decisions or budget items are on the agenda.
- Recognition of Mike Morrison as ACSA Administrator of the Year for Technology
- Recognition of TMS Instructional Leader Award recipient Randi Beckley and Culture and Climate Award recipient Daphne Hammer
- Recognition of LBHS athletes including CIF honorees and record holders
- Recognition of Career Technical Education (CTE) completers across multiple pathways
- Adoption of agenda passed 4-0-1 with member Osborne absent
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2020- 2025
The Laguna Beach Unified School District Board of Education will hold public hearings on its Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) and budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, prior to final adoption as required by Education Code section 52062. The hearings are scheduled for the regular meeting on May 25, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. This notice was originally posted on May 12, 2023.
- Public hearing on the LCAP for the year ending June 30, 2024
- Public hearing on the budget for the year ending June 30, 2024
- Hearings required by Education Code section 52062
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, potential litigation, and personnel matters. In open session, the board will vote on several action items, including approving contracts for teacher training and educational software, and authorizing a special tax levy for a community facilities district.
- Approval of Resolution No. 23-07 authorizing special tax levy for Community Facilities District No. 98-1 for FY 2023-2024
- Contract with Institute for Multi-Sensory Education (IMSE) for Orton-Gillingham Plus training, $100,000
- Agreement with Curriculum Associates for i-Ready licenses and professional development, not-to-exceed $87,000
- Closed session: conference with labor negotiators for LaBUFA and CSEA, anticipated litigation, and employee discipline
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2020- 2025
The Laguna Beach Unified School District Board will hold a regular business meeting, including a closed session for legal and personnel matters. In open session, the board will consider approving a $40,500 contract with Informed K12 for workflow automation and digital forms, and receive reports on finances, complaints, and student services.
- Approval of $40,500 contract with Informed K12 for workflow automation and digital forms
- Closed session discussion of potential social media litigation and an existing lawsuit
- Monthly financial update for February 2023
- Third quarter report on uniform complaints (none received)
- Update on mental health, school nurse support, and special education
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2020- 2025
The Laguna Beach Unified School District Board will hold a study session to discuss comprehensive updates to the district's 10-year Facilities Master Plan, based on a committee's recommendations for projects like TK expansion, athletics upgrades, and outdoor learning spaces. The board will also vote on a $18,000 agreement with Arcina Risk Group for insurance archaeology and claims advocacy, funded by the General Fund.
- Discussion of Facilities Master Plan updates, including TK program expansion, athletics upgrades, and outdoor learning environments
- Approval of Phase 2 agreement with Arcina Risk Group for $18,000 for insurance archaeology and claims advocacy
- Public comment accepted in person or electronically until 12:00 p.m. on March 23, 2023
- Meeting held at Thurston Middle School Library, 2100 Park Ave., Laguna Beach, CA 92651
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2020- 2025
The Laguna Beach Unified School District Board is holding a regular business meeting with closed session items on employee discipline and labor negotiations. In open session, the board will vote on several action items including the Second Interim Report certification, a resolution to change property and liability insurance providers, the 2023-24 Transportation Plan, and a service agreement with Care Solace for mental health assistance. Reports will be given by student board members, bargaining units, the school resource officer, superintendent, and principals.
- Approval of positive certification of Second Interim Report 2022-2023
- Resolution No. 23-03 to withdraw from ASCIP and join NOC L & P SIA for property/liability insurance, with projected five-year savings of ~$350,000
- Approval of 2023-24 Transportation Plan with anticipated reimbursement of $940,000
- Service agreement with Care Solace, Inc. for 24/7 mental health services, $13,000 from Learning Recovery Emergency Block Grant
- Closed session on public employee discipline/dismissal/release and labor negotiations
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2020- 2025
The Joint Fiscal Management Committee is meeting to discuss the Governor's January budget proposal for 2023-24, including an 8.13% COLA and various funding changes, and to review planning factors for the district's second interim budget. They will also review the community-funded (Basic Aid) model, which affects how the district receives funding. These are discussion items only; no binding decisions are made.
- 8.13% COLA to LCFF and special education in Governor's proposed 2023-24 budget
- $300 million ongoing for LCFF Equity Multiplier
- $855 million for second year of TK expansion
- $1.2 billion reduction in Arts, Music and Instructional Materials Block Grant
- Planning factors: LCFF COLA 8.13% for 2023-24, CalSTRS 19.10%, CalPERS 27.00%
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2020- 2025
The Laguna Beach Unified School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting featuring a Brown Act workshop and a board governance workshop, followed by student and staff recognitions. The board will also hear public comment on non-agenda items. The agenda is largely procedural and recognition-focused, with no major action items listed.
- Brown Act workshop presented by attorneys Mark Bresee and Scott Danforth
- Board governance workshop to review and potentially revise Board Governance Protocols
- Student recognitions for PTA Reflections, Drawing for the Planet, Holiday Art Palette, and LPAPA Plein Air Invitational
- Public comment periods for agenda and non-agenda items