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Preview: Laguna Beach Unified Board of Education Meetings — May 14, 2026

Spotlight Schools

Author Jeannette Andruss
Published:
2026-05-14
Retrieved:
2026-05-18
URL:
https://www.spotlightschools.com/laguna-beach-usd-preview-may-14-2026-meeting/

Same-day agenda preview of the May 14, 2026 LBUSD board meeting by Jeannette Andruss at Spotlight Schools, the Orange County education newsletter. First Spotlight Schools piece in the timeline with a named byline. Captures: Glass's $435,000 base salary on a four-year contract starting July 1, 2025; Glass on paid administrative leave between the May 12 vote and his May 31 last day; Morgan's verbatim May 13, 2026 transition statement; confirmation that the 2026 candidate filing window for the three Perry/Kelly/Malczewski seats is July 13 – August 7, 2026, with the election on November 3, 2026; corroboration that the 2022 cycle was uncontested ('All three were appointed to these positions in 2022 after they were the only three candidates that filed qualifying paperwork'). Andruss writes that 'Morgan told Spotlight Schools via text message that she will issue a press release following today's meeting,' establishing an on-record reporter-to-board-president direct communication channel.

Key points

  • Spotlight Schools preview by Jeannette Andruss, published May 14, 2026.
  • Previews the LBUSD board's special and regular meetings scheduled for May 14, 2026.
  • Correctly anticipated the Austin interim appointment one day before the official announcement.
  • Covers the Glass-departure context and the upcoming November 2026 election landscape.
  • Names Sheri Morgan, Manoj Roychowdhury, and Don Austin as the relevant principals.

Cited by 3 events

  1. Morgan issues transition statement between Glass separation and Austin appointment

    During this transition period, it is imperative that our students continue to receive the highest quality education and support. Service to our students, employees and families will be our highest priority. Families should expect schools to continue operating as usual. Students will continue to be supported by teachers, staff, principals and District leaders. The Board is focused on ensuring that this transitional period does not distract from our core mission– teaching, learning and education. The Board recognizes the importance of the coming weeks and will act to provide stability and progress. Further comments will be brought forward as needed.

    Morgan's May 13, 2026 transition statement, preserved verbatim in the Spotlight Schools preview.

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

    Corroborating cite: Andruss reports Glass on paid administrative leave from the May 12 vote through his May 31 last day.

  3. Board unanimously selects Dr. Jason Glass as Superintendent

    Companion citation: Spotlight Schools' May 14, 2026 preview supplies Glass's contract specifics — $435,000 base salary on a four-year contract beginning July 1, 2025 — most precise figure on the record.