Laguna Beach election 2026 · Official ballot position 2 of 5 · Nonpartisan candidate profile
Shaheen Sheik-Sadhal: Laguna Beach School Board Candidate 2026
Non-incumbent; attorney, parent and longtime LBUSD volunteer
Ballot designation: Attorney/Parent. Candidate for one of three at-large LBUSD Board seats in the November 3 election.
Last reviewed August 25, 2026. Official order and designation follow the Orange County Registrar of Voters candidate list.
Candidate dashboard
Shaheen Sheik-Sadhal at a glance
Public appearances
2026 candidate forums and debates
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KXFM
5:30 p.m. · Neighborhood Congregational Church, Bridge Hall
340 St Ann’s Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
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Who they are
Background and experience
Attorney and LBUSD parent who says she has served as a PTA president, on PTA Council, as a SchoolPower trustee and as a co-founder and first president of FUEL.
Voter case
Why voters may consider Shaheen Sheik-Sadhal
- Extensive PTA, SchoolPower and parent-volunteer experience
- Legal training and focus on governance
- Emphasis on collaborative decision-making and student support
This is a neutral summary of potentially favorable qualifications, not an endorsement.
Due diligence
Questions voters may want answered
- How would she move from advocacy to impartial district governance?
- How would she work with trustees who disagree with her?
- Which programs or budget items would she change first?
Candidate priorities
What Shaheen Sheik-Sadhal emphasizes
- Collaborative decision-making and public trust
- Preparing students for an AI-shaped future
- Support for every student
- Clear Board governance and accountability
Summarized from candidate-controlled materials and the supplied campaign announcement; wording is condensed and attributed, not independently validated policy analysis.
May 2026 Glass separation
Vote or candidate status
No Board vote. Sheik-Sadhal was not a trustee when the May 12 separation agreement was approved. Her campaign discusses the superintendent change and district instability from a candidate’s perspective.
Campaign finance
Shaheen Sheik-Sadhal campaign disclosures
LBUSD candidates file through Orange County. Candidates who raise or spend at least $2,000 use Form 460; candidates remaining below that threshold may use Form 470. The first pre-election deadline is September 24, followed by the second committee report on October 22. Certain contributions of $1,000 or more are reportable within 24 hours during the election period.
Candidate-listed committee ID: 1491736
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Public voting record
Shaheen Sheik-Sadhal voting record
Shaheen Sheik-Sadhal is not currently a member of the body they are seeking to join, so they have no incumbent voting record for this race. This is not a judgment about other public or appointed roles.
Sources
Records used for this profile
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Is Shaheen Sheik-Sadhal running for Laguna Beach School Board in 2026?
Yes. Shaheen Sheik-Sadhal appears in ballot position 2 of five candidates for three at-large LBUSD Board seats.
Is Shaheen Sheik-Sadhal an incumbent?
Shaheen Sheik-Sadhal is not currently an LBUSD Board member.
How did Shaheen Sheik-Sadhal vote on the May 2026 Glass separation?
No Board vote. Sheik-Sadhal was not a trustee when the May 12 separation agreement was approved. Her campaign discusses the superintendent change and district instability from a candidate’s perspective.
How does So Laguna verify this profile?
So Laguna separates official records, candidate-controlled statements and independent reporting. Unknown positions are labeled rather than inferred, and source links are provided for readers to check.