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Board disputes use of outside counsel and governance process as superintendent search continues

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Summary

Board members and members of the public debated recent use of outside legal counsel, interim-superintendent procedures and decisions made during the superintendent transition. Trustees approved a new contract for legal services after extended discussion; one trustee voted against the contract.

The Laguna Beach Unified School District board engaged in a prolonged governance discussion on Feb. 13 over the use of outside legal counsel, interim-superintendent arrangements and communications during the superintendent transition.

Background: The board hired Leadership Associates as a search firm for a new superintendent, and board members discussed past actions during the transition period, including communications between staff and board and whether decisions were handled in open session. At the Feb. 13 meeting several trustees and public speakers…

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