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LBUSD Separates with Superintendent Glass

Laguna Beach Independent · Alicia Venter

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Published:
2026-05-15
Retrieved:
2026-05-15
URL:
https://www.lagunabeachindy.com/news/lbusd-separates-with-superintendent-glass/article_2149b926-5f05-4b8a-a357-0a3314739499.html

Indy news write-up including community response interviews.

Key points

  • Laguna Beach Independent news report by Alicia Venter, published May 15, 2026.
  • Reports the May 12 closed-session 3-2 vote to approve a mutual-separation agreement with Superintendent Glass.
  • Names Bylaw 9322 as a friction point in the surrounding context.
  • Notes the May 14 closed meeting that produced the Austin appointment.
  • Quotes Trustee Malczewski's healthcare-audit framing and the broader board-process concerns.

Cited by 2 events

  1. Board appoints Dr. Don Austin as next superintendent

    Just two days later, on May 14, the district held a closed meeting to potentially appoint an acting superintendent, interim superintendent or superintendent.

    Laguna Beach Independent reporting on the May 14 closed session.

  2. Board votes 3–2 in closed session on Glass separation; joint statement issued

    The board voted 3-2 on Tuesday for the separation agreement. Sheri Morgan, Howard Hills and Dee Perry voted in favor, while Joan Malczewski and Jim Kelly opposed the decision.

    Laguna Beach Independent reporting by Alicia Venter.