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News from Laguna Beach Unified School District, its teachers, students, staff and Board of Education.

May 16, 2023

Pictured above: Community members at a facilities master plan open house on May 2 at Laguna Beach High School. Photo courtesy of David Hansen, Under Laguna.

LBUSD Board of Education to hold Facilities Master Plan Study Session and Workshop on May 23

On May 23, 2023, at 5 p.m. in the Thurston Middle School Library, the Laguna Beach Unified School District (LBUSD) Board of Education will hold a Facilities Master Plan Study Session and Workshop. The workshop will allow the community to ask questions and provide additional feedback to the board.

The workshop will be live-streamed and begin with an overview of the capital improvement projects proposed at 550 Blumont Street and 625 Park Avenue, and 670 Park Avenue, including a presentation of additional options shaped by feedback received to date.

Facilities Master Planning Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Since the presentation of the initially proposed updates to the Facilities Master Plan at the Study Session on March 23, 2023, feedback has been received via email, at the four open houses hosted throughout April and May, in public comment and through the online form. The district is answering Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) in a document now available on the website from the home page or at www.lbusd.org/FMP.

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LBHS teacher among 100 teachers honored by Disney Imagination Campus at Disneyland Resort

Shelby Anderson, global studies and U.S. history teacher at Laguna Beach High School, is among 100 creative and imaginative teachers from across the country celebrated this month for the Disney Imagination Campus 100 Teachers Celebration at Disneyland Resort in California. The festivities took place ahead of Teacher Appreciation Week and included a celebratory moment in front of the Sleeping Beauty Castle, educational workshops and speakers.

LBUSD announces 24/7/365 mental health care coordination service for students, staff and families

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month in May, the Laguna Beach Unified School District announced its selection of Care Solace, an organization determined to calm the chaos of mental health care coordination, to expand access to community mental health and substance use treatment providers for students, staff, and families.

With Care Solace, families and staff gain access to a dedicated Care Companion™ to navigate the mental health care system on their behalf, calling providers to find the right fit and availability. They help families with private insurance, Medicaid, and no insurance and are available 24/7/365 in any language.

We are LBUSD! We are a community of creative problem solvers, effective communicators, constructive collaborators, empathetic citizens and empowered learners. Watch the video ▶️ to visit our schools with students and staff! The Laguna Beach Unified School District is now enrolling new students in grades TK-12 for the 2023-24 school year.

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LBUSD Staff Appreciation Week

There are miracle workers and magic makers all throughout LBUSD and we're fortunate enough to call them our staff! This year, May 1 through 5, we recognized Staff Appreciation Week with week-long festivities to the tune of the happiest place on Earth.

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Orange County high school principals approve proposal for football-only leagues

On Monday, Orange County high school principals approved two proposals for new league configurations to maximize competitive equity for all athletic programs. Pending approval from the CIF Southern Section Council in October, football-specific leagues would be in place throughout the county beginning in the 2024-25 school year.

Watch the Board Meeting

The next regular board meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 25, 2023, at 6 p.m. Visit lbusd.org/board for more information.

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