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Understanding LBUSD’s Funds and Reserves
What residents should know about Laguna Beach Unified's restricted funds, capital accounts, reserves and transfers.
Aug 5
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July 2026
Laguna Schools Run on School Buses
A guide to bus passes, safety improvements and the future of student transportation for Laguna Beach.
Jul 31
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Erika Hennon Rule
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Nothing Says Summer Like a Fiscal Review
The arrival of FCMAT gives Laguna Beach an opportunity to separate administrative failures, weak controls, and contractual mistakes from much larger…
Jul 21
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The Same Tax Rate, a New Promise to Laguna’s Kids
For young families, longtime residents, and everyone who values strong public schools, this is about what we leave behind.
Jul 10
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ACLU Letter to Laguna Beach School Board Is About More Than Closed Session
A parent protest over Dr. Jason Glass’s departure became the subject of a closed-session discussion. The ACLU says that LBUSD may have violated the…
Jul 8
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Erika Hennon Rule
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June 2026
The Superintendent Knows His Role. Thoughts & Prayers for the Board Majority.
Dr. Don Austin appears to understand exactly where the Laguna Beach School Board’s job ends and his begins. The question is whether the Board majority…
Jun 30
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Erika Hennon Rule
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Laguna Beach Schools Need Board Trustees Who Know Their Job
What LBUSD’s recent history can teach voters about power, process, and responsible governance.
Jun 26
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How I Ended Up Writing About Laguna Beach Schools
A few questions about LBUSD and one board meeting lead to the creation of A Public Record for Laguna Schools.
Jun 22
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Three Votes, Two Meetings, One Brown Act Situation
A surprise superintendent for Laguna schools, a missing public process, and an Orange County District Attorney’s Office request for answers.
Jun 19
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The #1 School District Picked Up Our Ex
LBUSD used Palo Alto to validate Austin. Palo Alto turned around and validated Glass.
Jun 16
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The First Test of LBUSD’s New Board Majority
In 2024, the board majority inherited the leadership opening it had campaigned for — and then showed Laguna Beach what it would do with power.
Jun 12
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The Cost Shift Hiding in LBUSD’s Budget
Employee benefits are complicated, but the question is simple: will the Laguna Beach School Board protect its staff or ask them to absorb more?
Jun 8
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