Laguna Beach and Newport‑Mesa School Districts Approve Contracts for Key Administrators

The Laguna Beach Unified School District board has unanimously approved a four-year contract for Jason Glass to serve as superintendent starting July 1. The agreement includes a base salary of $435,000, up to $30,000 in relocation costs, and housing support of $10,000 per month for the first six months, along with 24 vacation days per year and provisions for tech equipment and other benefits.

Meanwhile, the Newport‑Mesa Unified School District has finalized contracts for two key administrative appointments: Jeffrey Dixon as Assistant Superintendent and Chief Business Officer, and Tracy Knibb as Assistant Superintendent and Chief Human Resources Officer. Both will begin three‑year terms with base salaries around $296,330. Dixon previously served as acting superintendent in Laguna Beach, bringing operational and leadership experience; Knibb joins from Orange Unified, backed by over two decades in HR and school leadership roles.

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