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FUEL Meeting Recap - November 13 LBUSD Board Meeting
Thank you to everyone who showed up, watched online, sent comments, or stayed with us throughout the night. It was a long meeting with moments of real substance, a few bright spots, and several areas that deserve continued attention. Both Dr. Glass and Trustee Hills were unable to attend. We wish them and their families well.
What Comes Next:
FUEL Event: Let’s celebrate a year of hard work, collaboration, and advocacy for LBUSD students! We couldn’t have done it without this incredible group.
We’ll be gathering at Laguna Brewery on December 7th at 4:00 PM. Join us for good company, good conversation, and a chance to talk through upcoming school board issues before the holiday season takes over. Bring the whole family!
We’d love to see you there! Let us know if you can make it! LINK
FUEL is committed to open, honest governance. Newly released district emails and Trustee Howard Hills’s recent “FUTURE” advertisement raise serious questions about transparency, professionalism, and the appropriate use of public office.
Highlights from the October 9, 2025 Board Meeting
Dr. Glass’s 100-Day Report: Building a Legacy for the Next Generation, Insurance: Complex Issues, Steady Solutions, Board Decorum: Our Community Deserves Better, and Communication and Transparency: A Crucial Reset
This week’s FUEL newsletter highlights key discussions from the October 9 Board Meeting, including updates on district health benefit funding, board conduct, communication practices, and Dr. Glass’s 100-Day Report. We share community reactions, public comments, and our call for professionalism, transparency, and unity in serving Laguna Beach students and families.
We are sharing important clips linked in our newsletter here.
During the October 9 Board Meeting, more than two dozen teachers, staff, and community members submitted written comments addressing recent events and communication from Trustee Howard Hills. The comments reflect a deep sense of concern, frustration, and sadness about the tone of board discourse and its impact on the school community.
Many employees described a work environment that feels divided and unsafe, expressing fear of retaliation and disappointment in the lack of professionalism from certain trustees. Others emphasized their continued commitment to students and colleagues but urged the Board to restore stability, mutual respect, and trust.
A consistent theme throughout the 27 pages of comments is the desire for leadership that models respect, collaboration, and accountability. Staff and community members called on the Board to reaffirm its shared norms and to create a culture where educators and families feel valued, supported, and safe.
During the October 9 Board Meeting, more than two dozen teachers, staff, and community members submitted written comments addressing recent events and communication from Trustee Howard Hills. The comments reflect a deep sense of concern, frustration, and sadness about the tone of board discourse and its impact on the school community.
Many employees described a work environment that feels divided and unsafe, expressing fear of retaliation and disappointment in the lack of professionalism from certain trustees. Others emphasized their continued commitment to students and colleagues but urged the Board to restore stability, mutual respect, and trust.
A consistent theme throughout the 27 pages of comments is the desire for leadership that models respect, collaboration, and accountability. Staff and community members called on the Board to reaffirm its shared norms and to create a culture where educators and families feel valued, supported, and safe.