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Votes at a glance: LBUSD board actions Oct. 23, 2025
Summary
The board authorized outside counsel for litigation, denied a claim, approved the consent calendar (with one item pulled for discussion) and approved a temporary communications contract. Key tallies: DWK hire 4–1; claim denial 5–0; consent calendar (C–G except F) 5–0; item F approved on voice vote with at least one opposition noted.
Here are the formal actions recorded by the Laguna Beach Unified School District Board of Education on Oct. 23, 2025.
Hire outside counsel (DWK): On a motion by Howard, seconded by Sherry, the board authorized the superintendent or designee to employ law firm DWK to provide legal services to the district for a one‑year term to handle litigation and general legal matters. Vote recorded 4–1; Dr. Kelly voted no. (Transcript: SEG 055–066)
Deny claimant's claim (#658782): On a motion by Jim and second by Dr. Kelly (and seconded by board member Malcheski per the clerk's reading), the board voted 5–0 to deny claim number 658782 and authorized staff to notify the claimant consistent with Government Code procedures. (Transcript: SEG 066–076)
Consent calendar (items C–G except F): The board approved the consent calendar items C through G with item F pulled for separate discussion. Vote recorded 5–0 for the consent items voted on that night. (Transcript: SEG 3136–3146)
Temporary communications contract (item F): The board approved a time‑limited contract extension for outside communications services (Dr. Tammy Schiff / Grey Matters) to support publications and review communications practices while the district communications director is on leave. The item passed on a voice vote after discussion; opposition was recorded during the vote. (Transcript: SEG 3160–3325)
Minutes approval and other routine items: The board handled minutes and standard reports as part of the consent process; no separate recorded defeats were reported.
Notes: All outcomes and tallies above reflect the votes and wording read aloud on the record during the meeting. More detailed motion language and the full contract will be posted with the official minutes and agenda materials.
