Laguna Beach Unified School District public meetings in 2024
30 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2020- 2025
The Laguna Beach Unified School District Board of Education will hold its annual organizational meeting, electing a new Board President, Clerk, and Secretary to the Board for 2025. The board will also vote on a schedule of regular meetings for the year and appoint representatives to outside organizations. Additionally, the board will discuss the Laguna Beach High School Pool Modernization project, focusing on the impact of keeping the existing restroom/locker room building in its current location.
- Election of Dee Perry as Board President for 2025 and Howard Hills as Board Clerk for 2025.
- Appointment of Victoria Webber as Secretary to the Board of Education.
- Approval of the 2025 Board meeting dates and location.
- Discussion on the Laguna Beach High School Pool Modernization project, specifically the impact of keeping the existing restroom/locker room building.
- Reminder of the District's option to purchase the Aliso School Property in 2041 for one dollar.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2020- 2025
The Board of Education is reviewing a report on developer fees collected to offset costs for housing potential students. The district proposes to keep current fee rates unchanged. The report details fund balances and expenditures for school facility improvements.
- Proposed developer fee rates: $2.05 per square foot for residential and $0.33 for commercial
- June 30, 2024 fund balance: $305,675.21
- Total fees collected: $190,519.85
- Expenditures of $81,118.50 for architectural services to modernize TK and kindergarten classrooms at Top of the World Elementary School
- Projected TK program costs of $4,462,000.00 for 2025, 2026, and 2027
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2020- 2025
The Board of Education is conducting a public hearing regarding the 2024-2025 negotiated tentative agreement with the Laguna Beach Unified Faculty Association (LaBUFA). The meeting also includes a presentation on the history and current state of technology use and screen time in district classrooms.
- Public hearing on 2023-2026 Collective Bargaining Agreement and 2024-2025 LaBUFA tentative agreement
- Information presentation on classroom technology use and student screen time averages
- Closed session discussion on public employee discipline, dismissal, and release
- Closed session conference regarding Jan Doe v. Laguna Beach USD; David Brobeck litigation
- Reports from the School Resource Officer and auditors Eide Baily, LLP
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2020- 2025
The Board will hold a public hearing on the 2023-2026 collective bargaining agreement and the 2024-2025 tentative agreement with the Laguna Beach Unified Faculty Association (LaBUFA). The hearing is required under state law (AB 1200). No vote or decision is scheduled at this hearing.
- Public hearing on 2023-2026 Collective Bargaining Agreement with LaBUFA
- Public hearing on 2024-2025 Negotiated Tentative Agreement with LaBUFA
- Hearing required by AB 1200, Government Code 3547.5, and Title 5, Section 15449
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2020- 2025
The Laguna Beach Unified School District Board held a special closed-session meeting to discuss one case of anticipated litigation with legal counsel and a demographer. The board also handled procedural items including adopting the agenda and adjourning to and from closed session. No action was reported out of closed session.
- Closed-session discussion of one anticipated litigation case with attorney Mark Bresee and a demographer
- Board adopted the agenda and adjourned to closed session with votes of 4-0 (one absent)
- Public comment accepted electronically until 12:00 p.m. on Nov 8, 2024, or in person during the meeting
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2020- 2025
The Board of Education will hold a public hearing regarding the availability of textbooks and instructional materials for the 2024-25 school year. This includes certification that provided materials align with required standards per Education Code Section 60119.
- Public Hearing: Availability of Textbooks and Instructional Materials for 2024-25
- Certification of Provision of Standards-Aligned Instructional Materials
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 2024-2025. In closed session, the board will discuss real property negotiations at 670 Park Avenue, anticipated litigation, and a performance evaluation of the superintendent. The meeting also includes reports on student wellness programs and a first-quarter report on uniform complaints under the Williams Case Settlement.
- Public hearing and resolution on sufficiency of textbooks and instructional materials for 2024-2025 per Education Code Section 60119
- Closed session discussion of real property negotiations at 670 Park Avenue, Laguna Beach
- Closed session discussion of anticipated litigation (1 potential case) with attorney Mark Bresee
- First quarter report of uniform complaints for the Williams Case Settlement (July-September 2024, no complaints filed)
- Update on student wellness programs, services, and supports
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2020- 2025
The Laguna Beach Unified School District Board will discuss the conceptual design for the Laguna Beach High School pool modernization, including a revised 45-meter pool, and review the districtwide energy master plan aimed at carbon neutrality by 2030. The board will also hold a closed session to discuss pending litigation and a student discipline matter.
- Discussion of Laguna Beach High School pool modernization conceptual design, including a 45-meter pool with dedicated seating and sustainable features
- Review of districtwide energy master plan with recommendations for solar panels, battery storage, EV charging stations, and HVAC upgrades
- Closed session conference on existing litigation: M.F. vs. Laguna Beach Unified School District (Case No. 30-2024-01389800-CU-PO-CJC)
- Closed session action on student discipline (Education Code §48918) regarding a stipulated expulsion agreement
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2020- 2025
The Laguna Beach Unified School District Board of Education will hold a public hearing and vote on ratifying a 2024-2027 collective bargaining agreement with the California School Employees Association (CSEA) that includes a 5% salary increase for the 2024-2025 school year. The board will also vote on resolutions to increase the 2023-2024 Gann appropriations limit by $4,082,845.02 and adopt the 2024-2025 district appropriations, as well as approve the 2023-2024 Unaudited Actuals Financial Report. Closed session discussions include real property negotiations for Aliso Property and 670 Park Avenue, and three existing litigation cases.
- Public hearing and ratification vote on 2024-2027 CSEA collective bargaining agreement with 5% salary increase
- Approval of Resolution No. 24-08 to increase 2023-2024 Gann Limit by $4,082,845.02 and adopt 2024-2025 appropriations
- Approval of 2023-2024 Unaudited Actuals Financial Report
- Closed session: Conference with real property negotiators for Aliso Property and 670 Park Avenue
- Closed session: Conference with legal counsel on three existing litigation cases
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2020- 2025
The Laguna Beach Unified School District Board of Education will hold a public hearing during its regular meeting on September 12, 2024, to disclose the collective bargaining agreement with the California School Employees Association (CSEA) Laguna Beach Chapter #131, covering 2024-2027. This hearing is required by state law (AB 1200, Government Code 3547.5). The agenda contains only this procedural item.
- Public hearing on 2024-2027 negotiated agreement with CSEA Chapter #131
- Disclosure per AB 1200, Government Code 3547.5, CCR Title V Section 15449
- Notice posted August 29, 2024 at district office, school sites, and BoardDocs website
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2020- 2025
The Laguna Beach Unified School District Board will hold a regular business meeting with a closed session to discuss labor negotiations with the CSEA employee organization and anticipated litigation. The open session includes reports from the superintendent and executive cabinet, information items on nutrition services and summer program highlights, and approval of a consent calendar with payroll and warrant ratifications.
- Closed session conference with labor negotiators for CSEA employee organization
- Closed session discussion of one anticipated litigation case with attorney Scott Danforth
- Ratification of payroll totaling $1,394,336.34 for July 2024
- Approval/ratification of warrants #415145–#415332 for $1,610,949.65
- Approval of Thurston Middle School 8th grade science camp field trip to Pali Institute, Feb 26–28, 2025, $425 per student
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2020- 2025
The Laguna Beach Unified School District Board will hold a special meeting to set goals for Superintendent Jason Viloria in closed session and review proposed updates to multiple board policies in open session. The policy reviews cover nondiscrimination, safety plans, complaint procedures, and other governance areas, with no final action taken at this meeting.
- Closed session to set superintendent goals under Government Code 54957
- Review of BP 0410 Nondiscrimination in District Programs and Activities, revised for Title IX compliance
- Review of BP 0450 Comprehensive Safety Plan, updated per CSBA
- Review of BP 1312.3 Uniform Complaint Procedures, revised for Title IX
- Review of BP 2121 Superintendent's Contract, updated per CSBA
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2020- 2025
The Laguna Beach Unified School District Board of Education is meeting to discuss and act on several items, including a draft Energy Master Plan aimed at carbon neutrality by 2030, a report on uniform complaints (none received), and approval of amended employment contracts for three assistant superintendents. The board also approved a resolution assigning instructional coaches as staff developers and a $22,740 contract for restorative practices consulting at Thurston Middle School.
- Approval of Resolution No. 24-07 assigning instructional coaches as staff developers per CA Title 5 §80020.4(b)
- Approval of amended employment contracts for Assistant Superintendents of Business Services, Human Resources, and Instructional Services (extending terms to June 30, 2027)
- Approval of independent contractor agreement with Karen Junker of Restorative Best Practices for up to $22,740 for professional development at Thurston Middle School
- Presentation of draft LBUSD 2024 Energy Master Plan (from P2S INC.) focusing on solar, battery storage, EV charging, and carbon neutrality by 2030
- Report of Fourth Quarter Uniform Complaints (Williams Case Settlement) — zero complaints received for April–June 2024
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2020- 2025
The Laguna Beach Unified School District Board is holding a special meeting solely to evaluate the superintendent in closed session under Government Code 54957. The agenda is procedural and contains no public action items beyond opening, closing, and reporting out of closed session.
- Closed session discussion: Public Employee Evaluation - Superintendent (Government Code 54957)
- Public comment accepted electronically by July 16, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. or in person during designated periods
- Meeting held at 550 Blumont Street, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2020- 2025
The Laguna Beach Unified School District Board of Education held a special closed-session meeting to discuss and approve appointments for a Principal at Top of the World Elementary and a Program Specialist. The board voted unanimously to approve staff recommendations for both positions, and the meeting was adjourned after reporting the actions.
- Approved appointment of Principal for Top of the World Elementary
- Approved appointment of Program Specialist
- Closed session under Government Code 54957 for public employee appointments
- Unanimous votes by board members Jim Kelly, Joan Malczewski, Dee Perry, Jan Vickers
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2020- 2025
The Laguna Beach Unified School District Board is holding a regular business meeting with a closed session for labor negotiations and superintendent evaluation, followed by an open session. Key actions include approving the 2024-2025 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) and the All Funds Final Budget. The board will also hear reports from student members, bargaining units, the school resource officer, and the superintendent's end-of-year report.
- Approval of 2024-2025 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP)
- Approval of 2024-2025 All Funds Final Budget
- Closed session: conference with labor negotiators (LaBUFA, CSEA)
- Closed session: public employee performance evaluation for Superintendent Jason Viloria
- LCFF Local Indicators Report (information item)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2020- 2025
The Laguna Beach Unified School District Board of Education is holding a recognition event to honor retirees, teachers, classified employees, administrators, students, and community partners. The agenda includes only recognitions and procedural items, with no substantive policy decisions or discussions scheduled.
- Recognition of 10 LBUSD 2023-2024 retirees including Amy Broomer, Tami Cloward, and Beth Sand
- Shannon Chastain named LBUSD Teacher of the Year
- Commendation for Shelby Anderson, Laguna Beach High School teacher, for CCSS Outstanding Rookie Teacher of the Year
- Recognition of ACSA Administrators of the Year: Dr. Julie Hatchel (Elementary Principal) and Victoria Webber (Classified Leader)
- Recognition of students in art shows, writing contests, and other achievements
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2020- 2025
The Laguna Beach Unified School District Board of Education will hold public hearings on May 23, 2024, to receive input on the district's Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) and budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, before final adoption. These hearings are required by Education Code section 52062. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.
- Public hearing on the LCAP for the year ending June 30, 2025
- Public hearing on the district budget for the year ending June 30, 2025
- Hearings required by Education Code section 52062
- Notice originally posted May 13, 2024
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 on the draft 2024-27 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP), which outlines goals, actions, and spending for the next three years. The board will also enter closed session to discuss labor negotiations with employee organizations LaBUFA and CSEA. The rest of the agenda consists of routine procedural items such as roll call, agenda adoption, reports, and public comment periods.
- Public hearing on 2024-27 LCAP draft, covering goals for college/career readiness, social-emotional support, and safe/equitable schools
- Closed session conference with labor negotiators for LaBUFA and CSEA (District Negotiator: Mike Conlon)
- Reports from student board members, bargaining unit reps, superintendent, school resource officer, and executive cabinet
- Public comment opportunities: in-person (3 min/speaker, 20 min total) or electronic submission by 12:00 p.m. on May 23, 2024
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2020- 2025
The Laguna Beach Unified School District Board will hold a regular business meeting, including a closed session for labor negotiations and legal matters. In open session, the board will consider approving the 2026-2027 student instructional calendar and a resolution to levy special taxes for Community Facilities District No. 98-1. The agenda also includes reports from student board members, bargaining units, and staff, as well as an update on the Library and Information Services Strategic Plan.
- Resolution #24-03: Authorizing levy of special taxes within Community Facilities District No. 98-1 for FY 2024-2025
- Approval of the 2026-2027 Student Instructional Calendar
- Closed session: Conference with labor negotiators (LaBUFA, CSEA) and legal counsel on two existing lawsuits
- Library & Information Services Strategic Plan update
- Public comment opportunities (in-person and electronic)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2020- 2025
The Laguna Beach Unified School District Board is holding a regular business meeting with a closed session for labor negotiations with LaBUFA and CSEA. In open session, the board will receive information reports on sustainability efforts, the February 2024 financial update, proposed new high school courses, the VAPA program, and a quarterly uniform complaints report. No action is scheduled on these information items.
- Closed session conference with labor negotiators for LaBUFA and CSEA (Gov. Code § 54957.6)
- Sustainability update: energy master plan with P2S, Inc. (contract awarded Dec 14, 2023)
- Monthly financial update for February 2024; projected ending fund balance trending lower
- Proposed new LBHS courses: Data Science (replacing Statistics) and Multicultural Studies (replacing Global Studies & Skills)
- Third quarter report of uniform complaints under Williams Case Settlement (Jan–Mar 2024)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2020- 2025
The Laguna Beach Unified School District Board of Education is holding a business meeting with a consent calendar, public comment periods, and a closed session. The board approved a consent calendar item that includes two student field trips from Laguna Beach High School. The closed session will discuss the superintendent's performance evaluation.
- Approved field trip to Stanford Invitational, Palo Alto, CA (March 28-31, 2024, $500/student, max 8 students)
- Approved field trip to HOSA Conference, Anaheim, CA (April 4-6, 2024, $120/student, 7 students)
- Closed session: Public employee evaluation of Superintendent per Government Code 54957
- Next regular meeting scheduled for April 18, 2024
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2020- 2025
The Laguna Beach Unified School District Board will hold public hearings and vote on renewing transportation contracts with First Student, Inc. and Durham School Services, L.P. for the 2024/25 fiscal year, totaling about $2.88 million. The board will also consider approving a positive certification of the Second Interim Report for 2023-2024, which confirms the district can meet its financial obligations. Closed session items include labor negotiations and real property discussions.
- Renew contract with First Student, Inc. for individualized transportation services, not-to-exceed $705,000.00
- Renew contract with Durham School Services, L.P. for school transportation services, not-to-exceed $2,173,500.00
- Approve positive certification of Second Interim Report 2023-2024
- Public hearings on amendments to agreements with CSEA and LaBUFA
- Closed session: labor negotiations with LaBUFA and CSEA, real property at 670 Park Avenue and 21544 Wesley Drive
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2020- 2025
The Laguna Beach Unified School District Board will hold public hearings on March 14, 2024, to consider amendments to negotiated agreements with the California School Employees Association (CSEA) and the Laguna Beach Unified Faculty Association (LaBUFA), as well as a compensation proposal for non-represented employees. These hearings are required under AB 1200 and related state codes. The agenda is procedural, providing notice of the hearings and their posting locations.
- Public hearing on amendment to 2023-2024 negotiated agreement with CSEA and its Laguna Beach Chapter #131
- Public hearing on amendment to 2023-2026 negotiated agreement with LaBUFA
- Public hearing on amendment of 2023-2024 compensation proposal for non-represented classified and certificated employees
- Notice posted March 4, 2024, at district office, school sites, and BoardDocs website
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2020- 2025
The Laguna Beach Unified School District Board is holding a regular business meeting with public hearings on proposed collective bargaining agreements with classified and faculty unions, plus an action item to approve the 2024-25 Comprehensive District and School Safety Plan. The board will also receive reports on finances, LCAP progress, and school activities. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions beyond the safety plan approval.
- Public hearing on CSEA Chapter 131 joint proposal for 2024-2027 collective bargaining agreement
- Public hearing on LaBUFA joint proposal for reopeners to 2023-2026 collective bargaining agreement
- Action item: Approval of 2024-25 LBUSD Comprehensive District and School Safety Plan (no fiscal impact)
- Information: Monthly Financial Update for December 2023
- Information: Mid-year update on 2023-24 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2020- 2025
The Laguna Beach Unified School District is holding public hearings on joint proposals for collective bargaining agreements with two employee unions: the Classified School Employees Association, Chapter 131, for 2024-2027, and the Laguna Beach Unified Faculty Association for reopeners to the 2023-2026 agreement. The agenda is procedural, announcing the hearings and their posting locations.
- Public hearing on Classified School Employees Association, Chapter 131, joint proposal for 2024-2027 collective bargaining agreement
- Public hearing on Laguna Beach Unified Faculty Association joint proposal for reopeners to 2023-2026 collective bargaining agreement
- Notice posted February 5, 2024, at LBUSD District Office, school sites, and BoardDocs
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2020- 2025
The Board of Education held a special meeting to review and discuss various proposed changes to district policies. These discussions cover areas including community relations, business operations, personnel, and student services. No formal actions were taken during this session, as the items are slated for future readings.
- Review of 0000 Series policies regarding nondiscrimination and accountability
- Review of 1000 Series policies regarding political processes and complaint procedures
- Review of 3000 Series policies regarding contracts, assets, and food service operations
- Review of 4000 Series policies regarding employee compensation
- Review of 5000 Series policies regarding anti-bullying and preschool education
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2020- 2025
The Board of Education is conducting a governance study session to review Board Governance Protocols and identify potential revisions. The session also includes a workshop on the Ralph M. Brown Act and ethics training requirements presented by legal counsel.
- Board Governance Workshop to review protocols and identify potential changes
- Brown Act Workshop and review of ethics training requirements
- Presentation on the Ralph M. Brown Act by attorneys Mark Bresee and Scott Danforth
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2020- 2025
The Laguna Beach Unified School District Board will hold a regular business meeting with a closed session for labor negotiations and superintendent evaluation. In open session, the board will hear reports, review a monthly financial update, and discuss the 2024-25 Comprehensive District and School Safety Plan. Action items include approving a resolution to enter into an agreement with PARS for a supplementary retirement plan for eligible employees.
- Closed session: conference with labor negotiators for LaBUFA and CSEA, and superintendent performance evaluation
- Monthly Financial Update for November 2023 (information item)
- 2024-25 Comprehensive District and School Safety Plan, including updates to lockdown procedures and new Fentanyl Safety Plans (information item)
- Second Quarter Report of Uniform Complaints for the Williams Case Settlement (information item)
- Resolution No. 24-01 to authorize agreement with Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) for a Supplementary Retirement Plan (action item)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2020- 2025
The Laguna Beach Unified School District Board of Education held a regular meeting focused on student and staff recognitions. In closed session, the board approved a stipulated expulsion agreement for a student. The open session included recognition of staff and students for various achievements.
- Approved stipulated expulsion agreement for student number 2023-24-002
- Recognized 2023-2024 Classified Employee of the Year: Lynn Gregory
- Recognized 2023-2024 Teacher of the Year: Shannon Chastain
- Recognized National Merit Semi-Finalists: Christopher Herkins, Keira Hundhausen, Elaina Seybold
- Next regular meeting scheduled for January 23, 2024