A lot of information about Laguna Beach Unified is floating around right now: campaign mailers, Board meetings, public comments, social media posts, District communications, endorsements, and several years of arguments that did not begin with this election.
This page is the quickest way into the record.
The 2026 Election
Three seats on the LBUSD Board of Education are on the November ballot, along with Measure A, the District’s $83 million school facilities bond.
2026 Election
Start here for the candidates, Measure A, statewide education races, official election information, voter deadlines, and all election-related coverage published here.
Want the Board context?
If you are trying to understand why this election has become so contentious, start here.
Money, Facilities, & Measure A
For the financial side of the election, these are good reads.
Students & The Schools Themselves
Board politics are only part of the District.
What Everyone Is Talking About
Some LBUSD stories don’t fit neatly into a category, but they have shaped much of the conversation around the District and this election. If you have heard people talking about one of these and wondered what actually happened, start here:
Who I Am
I am an LBUSD parent, not a district employee, elected official, or professional education reporter. This piece explains why I began documenting the “public record” and what I hope this work contributes to our community.
Why This Matters
November is coming, and soon everyone will have a slogan, a mailer, and a version of what happened.
Now, the work is to understand the substance before campaign language takes over. That means looking at the records, following the decisions, and paying attention to what those choices mean for students, families, teachers, staff, and the wider community.
LBUSD is more than budgets, buildings, test scores, and board agendas. It is trust, leadership, and the daily experience of the people inside our schools.
That is what voters will be deciding.
Parents and residents seeking additional ways to get involved can also learn more about FUEL (Families Unified for Education in Laguna).
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