LBUSD board cuts ties with superintendent after less than a year, quickly appoints former LBHS principal as replacement

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Published:: 2026-05-15
Retrieved:: 2026-05-15
URL:: https://stunewslaguna.com/lbusd-board-cuts-ties-with-superintendent-051526/

Beat-reporting coverage of both the May 12 separation vote and the May 14 Austin appointment.

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Stu News Laguna reporting by Sara Hall, published May 15, 2026.
Reports the May 12 board vote separating Glass after less than a year in the role.
Covers the May 14 announcement of Don Austin as Glass's replacement.
Quotes Trustee Malczewski describing the process as 'cruel' and citing 'process issues' with how the review was conducted.
Frames the action as 'cutting ties' — distinct from the joint statement's 'mutual separation' framing.

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

On Thursday (May 14) the board announced the appointment of former LB High School Principal Don Austin as the new superintendent, effective July 1.

Stu News Laguna reporting by Sara Hall.
Board votes 3–2 in closed session on Glass separation; joint statement issued May 12, 2026

Board members voted 3-2 in closed session to approve a "mutual separation agreement" and general release between the board and Glass. In favor of the action were President Sheri Morgan and trustees Howard Hills and Dee Perry, while trustees Joan Malczewski and Jim Kelly dissented.

Stu News Laguna reporting by Sara Hall.