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Laguna Beach Unified board approves staffing, program contracts and superintendent contract amendment
Summary
The board approved Resolution 24‑07 assigning instructional coaches, amended assistant superintendent contracts (vacation accrual reduced), separate independent-contractor agreements including restorative-practices consulting ($22,740), Boys & Girls Club expanded learning ($432,000), SpiderLab purchase ($53,000), and an Intent Sports contract ($50,000). Trustees also approved an amendment to the superintendent's employment contract establishing a four‑year term and listing an annual salary of $352,021.
The Laguna Beach Unified School District board on July 25 approved a package of staffing actions, service contracts and an amendment to the superintendent’s employment agreement during its regular business meeting.
What the board approved: trustees voted to approve Resolution 24‑07 assigning instructional coaches under California Title 5; amendments to assistant superintendent employment contracts that include extension provisions and a reduction in annual vacation accrual from 25 to 24 days; and several independent-contractor agreements and purchases to support student services and career-technical education.
Votes and dollar amounts (at a glance): - Resolution 24‑07 (assignment of instructional coaches): approved (voice). Staff listed named instructional coaches and staff developers for the coming year. - Restorative-practices consulting (Karen Juncker/Jonker): independent contractor agreement not to exceed $22,740; approved 5‑0. - Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Beach: independent contract for expanded learning/social facilitation services for 2024–25 not to exceed $432,000; approved 5‑0. Staff said this supports ELOP services for unduplicated pupils, expanding from about 80 students in year one to roughly 100 last year with capacity up to 120. - SpiderLab workshop purchase (Laguna Beach High School graphic media course): purchase not to exceed $53,000; approved 5‑0. Presenter described industry certification and classroom mentoring benefits. - Intent Sports Performance LLC: professional services for 2024–25 not to exceed $50,000; approved 5‑0. - Amended employment contracts for assistant superintendents: board approved contract amendments (extensions tied to satisfactory evaluations) and reduced vacation accrual; roll-call carried 5‑0. - Amendment to superintendent contract (Item 12a): board approved an addendum establishing a four‑year term beginning July 1, 2024, with an annual salary stated on the agenda of $352,021 and a $1,000 monthly expense allowance; vacation accrual reduced from 25 to 24 days. Trustees discussed access to full contract language and performance goals; the president noted that negotiable items and personnel detail are handled in closed session when appropriate. Motion carried 5‑0.
Context and key discussion: HR staff explained the instructional-coach item is an annual resolution to formally assign staff developers who will provide coaching to teachers (the board asked clarifying questions about the difference between TOSA roles and specialist credentials). Mr. Conlon explained the assistant-superintendent contract amendments and the alignment of vacation accrual with other certificated management employees. Regarding the superintendent contract amendment, trustees asked whether full contract details and evaluation criteria would be publicly available; the board was told some contract negotiation and evaluation items are reviewed in closed session in accordance with government code procedures (the posted agenda references Government Code section 54953(c)(3)). Superintendent Dr. Villoria said the original contract is available on BoardDocs and staff have provided copies to trustees previously.
What happens next: routine implementation of approved contracts will proceed under staff authority and existing procurement practices. Staff said they will continue to bring information items and required contract approvals back to the board as they finalize funding and program details.
