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District Hires Strategic Administrators
By on September 13th, 2013

District Hires Strategic Administrators

With emphasis on new learning standards and student discipline, three new school administrators, an assistant superintendent, the director of human resources and an assistant high school principal were officially hired by the school board Tuesday. Darlene Messinger is the district’s new assistant superintendent, Leisa Winston is the new human resources/public communications director and Lisa Brackez […]

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Laguna Hires Strategic School Administrators
By on September 12th, 2013

Laguna Hires Strategic School Administrators

With emphasis on new learning standards and student discipline, three new school administrators, an assistant superintendent, the director of human resources and an assistant high school principal, were officially hired by the school board Tuesday. Darlene Messinger is the district’s new assistant superintendent, Leisa Winston is the new human resources/public communications director and Lisa Brackez […]

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Assistant School Chief Resigns
By on July 05th, 2013

Assistant School Chief Resigns

Deni Christensen, the assistant superintendent in charge of curriculum for Laguna Beach public schools, resigned Friday within hours after a regularly scheduled performance review of her boss, the district’s superintendent.  Christensen’s resignation is effective July 19. Christensen was hired a year ago as recommended by Supt. Sherine Smith; the two worked together previously in the […]

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Wired for the Future
By on June 01st, 2013

Wired for the Future

With a $150,000 donation to upgrade the wireless system for the Laguna Beach Unified School District, all four schools and 3,000 students are being primed for the day in the near future when school supplies are defined by individual laptops and tablets. School Power, a volunteer organization that raises funds to augment the district’s budget, […]

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Thumbs Up for Story on Student
By on May 29th, 2013

Thumbs Up for Story on Student

Editor, Thank you for doing that article on Jack Winter (He’s Setting a Self-Taught Standard,” May 24).  I just saw it on the website, and it was fantastic.  I sent it to all the referenced parties as well (I even sent it to my wife). I appreciate your accuracy and professionalism. Thank you again.   […]

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Organizing Effort Over School Calendar
By on February 20th, 2013

Organizing Effort Over School Calendar

Editor, During the standing room only February school board meeting, the members and Supt. Smith all acknowledged their failure to properly communicate and manage their decision to change the school calendar. While their belated admission was a positive step, there is a growing group of parents galvanized to be more active and advocate for improved future […]

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Incumbent Receives Poor Marks
By on October 25th, 2012

Incumbent Receives Poor Marks

Editor, Bill Landsiedel should be expelled from the LBUSD school board for poor spelling on his website, not doing his homework before his video presentation, telling lies, and bullying his peers.   Mark Stewart, Laguna Beach

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Neglected Field Conditions
By on February 08th, 2012

Neglected Field Conditions

Editor,   David Vanderveen’s column of last week (“Tennis Courts and House Parties”) prompts my airing of a similarly sad tale of the Laguna Beach Unified School District’s (i.e., the board’s) often close-minded and hypocritical approach to certain student and parent constituencies.  It too is a tale of big money, bad management, and a lack […]

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Half of Local Students Lack Proof of Vaccination
By on August 31st, 2011

Half of Local Students Lack Proof of Vaccination

A new California law requires students entering grades 7-12 to provide proof of proper immunization against pertussis, also known as whooping cough, before starting school this fall. Just half of Laguna Beach students have turned in the required forms, said Irene White, the district’s director of special education-student services. “Our parents are always very responsive […]

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Class Notes
By on February 14th, 2011

Class Notes

Party Dress Donations Wanted Donations are needed of gently worn prom dresses, party dresses, formal dresses, or bridesmaid dresses for the “Belle of the Ball” event for foster care and at-risk teen girls in Orange County. Especially needed are contemporary and plus size dresses, along with accessories such as dress shoes, jewelry and jewelry sets, […]

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