Former LBHS Principal and Past Palo Alto Superintendent Named to Replace Jason Glass Ed.D.

Published:: 2026-05-15
Retrieved:: 2026-05-15
URL:: https://stunewslaguna.com/former-lbhs-principal-and-past-palo-alto-superintendent-051526/

Stu News republication of the LBUSD press release announcing Austin's appointment; substantially identical text to the May 14 district release.

Key points

Stu News Laguna article published May 15, 2026 announcing Austin's appointment.
Substantially identical text to the May 14, 2026 LBUSD press release.
Republishes the 'return home' framing of Austin's prior LBHS principalship.
Includes Sheri Morgan's quotes describing Austin as 'an outstanding communicator and leader.'
Did not investigate the FUEL same-week timing allegations about the ParentSquare press-release distribution.

Board appoints Dr. Don Austin as next superintendent May 14, 2026

The Laguna Beach Unified School District (LBUSD) Board of Education announced the appointment of Don Austin, Ed.D., as Superintendent of Schools, effective July 1. The action follows the governing board's May 12 approval of a mutual separation agreement with Jason Glass, Ed.D., which ends his service as Superintendent after May 31, 2026.

Stu News Laguna republication of the LBUSD press release.