Testimonials
Past School Board Trustees unite behind common candidates
“The six of us proudly share our endorsement of Jan Vickers and Lauren Boeck for Laguna Beach School Board. As former elected officials, we know the work requires collaboration, coalition building, advocating for public education, thoughtful leadership, strong governance, continuous learning, a respect for the needs of ALL students, setting executive level goals and supporting the superintendent in implementing them throughout the schools and district. Jan Vickers and Lauren Boeck are highly qualified and will continue the exceptional education that our strong community ties and shared values have created.
Jan Vickers has served on our LBUSD School Board for many years and has valuable institutional knowledge that consistently leads our district into the future. Jan has served as President of the School Board and supported the strengthening of our district with expanded pathways for students in college/career courses, adding preschool and transitional kindergarten, recognition of a CA Green Ribbon school, strengthening course offerings, continued focus on student supports, expanding mental health services and prioritizing students’ needs. Jan is a long-time public servant and past teacher who knows the importance of collaboration as a board member.
Lauren Boeck has the experience needed to serve effectively on LBUSD School Board. Lauren is also a parent in the district, which provides a perspective needed on the school board. Lauren has her master’s in education, has served as a middle school principal, and presently serves on the PTA and SchoolPower. Lauren also serves on the Laguna Beach Recreation Committee. She works with our school leaders to positively impact the student experience in Laguna schools. She is well respected by staff and parents. Lauren brings impressive credentials and an engaged parent voice to our district.
We are concerned about two of the other candidates, as they are running on grievances and have a history of browbeating staff and students. They do not reflect the community ties or values that we want to be shared with LBUSD students. As former Laguna Beach School Board members, we have more than half a century of experience and understand better than anyone that time and commitment are the most valuable assets the district has. And no time or energy should be wasted on grievance candidates.
We urge you to vote for the two most qualified candidates running this election for the Laguna Beach School Board – Jan Vickers and Lauren Boeck. They will continue the excellence in Laguna schools, support goals and improvements, while putting students’ needs first. Laguna schools will continue to thrive under their leadership.”
Ketta Brown (2006-2018), Timothy D. Carlyle (1992-1996), Betsy Jenkins (2002-2014), Carol Normandin (2014-2022),
Therese O’Hare (2006-2014), Peggy Wolff (2016-2020) - Past Laguna Beach Unified School Board Members
Vickers and Boeck bring “invaluable perspectives and dedication”
“Laguna Beach Unified Faculty Association, LABUFA more commonly known as the Teachers Union, and California Schools Employees Association (Laguna Classified Employees) Unions are proud to announce our endorsement of Jan Vickers and Lauren Boeck for the Laguna Beach Unified School District.
All candidates were thoroughly interviewed by both boards, ensuring a fair assessment of their qualifications and vision for our schools. Following these interviews, written responses from each candidate were shared with all union members to facilitate informed decision-making. The endorsement vote was open to all members, further emphasizing our commitment to transparency and collaboration in this important decision.
We believe Jan Vickers and Lauren Boeck will bring invaluable perspectives and dedication to the school board, and we wholeheartedly support their candidacy.”
Scott Wittkop-LaBUFA President, Thasa Zuziak-CSEA Chapter 131 President