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Sunday, October 5, 2025

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, October 5, 2025

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Felony charge filed against former Burbank School Brd member Charlene Tabet

Former Burbank School Board member Charlene Tabet is set to appear in court later this month. On Thursday, October 2, the Burbank Police announced a felony charge had been filed against Tabet as a result of their investigation into an alleged embezzlement of government funds at Burbank Unified School District. Last June, Burbank Police were contacted by district officials regarding […]

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

By Guest Contributor Tuesday, September 23, 2025

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Burbank Unified School District is looking for school board candidates

The Burbank Unified School District has released details of its search for a replacement for ex-school board member, Charlene Tabet.. Below is the recent email message about the school board vacancy sent out by Interim Superintendent Oscar Macias last Friday, September 19. Dear Burbank Unified Community, We are writing to inform you that a vacancy has occurred […]

Friday, September 12, 2025

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, September 12, 2025

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Ex-Burbank School brd member Charlene Tabet comments on contract controversy in resignation letter

Former Burbank School Board member Charlene Tabet continues to be a hot topic. After weeks of silence, Tabet finally responded to the contract controversy swirling around her. Recently, Tabet has been the subject of numerous comments on social media, letters to the editor, and a petition demanding her resignation, which collected nearly 800 signatures. Tabet’s response to the controversy […]

Monday, September 8, 2025

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, September 8, 2025

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Burbank School Brd launches search to replace Charlene Tabet

The process is underway to replace beleaguered former Burbank School Board member Charlene Tabet. At last Thursday’s School Board meeting, Interim Superintendent Oscar Macias announced that the night before, Tabet tendered her resignation. Macias reminded the board that, under the California Education Code, it is required to either call a special election or appoint a replacement for the vacant seat […]

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, September 3, 2025

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Burbank School Brd set to take crucial step against missing-in-action member Charlene Tabet

The firestorm surrounding embattled Burbank School Board member Charlene Tabet shows no signs of cooling off. Since last June, a petition calling for Tabet’s resignation has gained more than 795 signatures. Tabet is a key figure in two investigations, one conducted by the Burbank Police Department and the other funded by the district, both of which focus on an […]

Saturday, July 12, 2025

By Public News Service Saturday, July 12, 2025

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CA schools in financial pinch after Trump administration freezes federal funds

Suzanne Potter, producer/reporter, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Panic has set in at school districts across the Golden State as the Trump administration continues to withhold federal funds. Tony Thurmond, state superintendent of public instruction, said California school districts stand to lose close to $1 billion immediately. Luis Valentino, retired superintendent of Coachella Valley […]

Saturday, July 12, 2025

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, July 12, 2025

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Burbank School Brd takes another action against Charlene Tabet

The Burbank School Board took another action against beleaguered member Charlene Tabet this week. At its meeting last Thursday, on July 10, the board of education removed Tabet as clerk. Oscar Macias, acting superintendent, presented the case for Tabet’s dismissal. Marcias gave a report noting the board’s decision last month to formally censure Tabet for her failure to disclose […]

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, July 9, 2025

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Demands are growing for Charlene Tabet to resign from the Burbank Brd of Education

Pressure mounts for embattled Burbank School Board member Charlene Tabet to resign. A petition on change.org demanding that Tabet step down is nearing 700 signatures. The petition was initiated by a group of concerned Burbank parents on June 10. The group took this action following the June 5 school board meeting, where a bombshell was dropped regarding Tabet and […]

Monday, June 9, 2025

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, June 9, 2025

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Burbank Police investigating an alleged contract scheme involving BUSD

The Burbank Police Department is investigating an alleged contract scheme in the Burbank Unified School District, which has already claimed one high-profile victim. John Paramo is no longer the superintendent of BUSD. Last Thursday night, the school board accepted Paramo’s resignation during closed session. Absent from that closed-door meeting was board member Charlene Tabet. In a statement emailed out to […]