FUEL Statement on the Appointment of Dr. Jason E. Glass as Superintendent of Laguna Beach Unified School District
A New Chapter for Laguna Beach Schools -
We are thrilled to share that the Laguna Beach Unified School District Board has unanimously selected Dr. Jason E. Glass of Kentucky as our next Superintendent. This marks a pivotal turning point for our schools, bringing fresh energy, optimism, and the opportunity to align around a shared vision for the future of public education in Laguna Beach.
After months of division and uncertainty, this unanimous vote sends a powerful message: progress is possible when our community comes together with purpose. It affirms the strength and clarity of a unified voice—families, staff, stakeholders, and students speaking out and advocating for our schools. We commend the Board for making this important decision and recognize what it represents: a move toward unity, stability, and forward momentum.
At FUEL, we believe our district can rise above dysfunction and continue to build upon LBUSD’s achievements in excellence. We were founded on the core belief that public education, and the community that supports it, should be collaborative, transparent, and deeply committed to our students' success. That belief continues to guide everything we do.
Laguna Beach is a district that dares to dream big. We set high expectations because we believe our students, educators, families, and community deserve nothing less. With the right leadership in place and a revitalized commitment to working together, we know that Laguna Beach Unified School District can become the most supportive, innovative, and successful school system in California.
This moment is about more than a new hire. It is an invitation to recommit. To focus on students. To strengthen partnerships. To lead with vision. And to center every decision on what is best for our kids. It is also a reminder that when we invest in our schools, we are investing in the future of our entire community. A thriving school district strengthens every neighborhood, uplifts every family, and lays the foundation for a stronger, more connected Laguna Beach.
We are ready for what is next, and we know our community is too.
With gratitude and optimism,
The FUEL Board
Shaheen Sheik-Sadhal, Emily Rolfing, Danielle Roedersheimer, Iva Pawling, Newth Morris, Claudia Morris, Matt Gummow, Jeff Roedersheimer, Julie Gersten and Meredith McMahon
