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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 the misappropriation of public funds. In a news release, the BPD explained the timeline of events:
District staff reported concerns about a contract awarded in September 2024 to Specialized Support Services, LLC, for up to $90,000 to complete a 2-year backlog of board meeting minutes.
From December 2024 to May 2025, BUSD paid $93,000 to the vendor; however, limited work had been completed.
The investigation revealed the company was registered under the name of a relative of Board Member Charlene Tabet, and evidence indicated Ms. Tabet signed documents and endorsed checks in her relative’s name, depositing the payments into her own bank account.
The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office reviewed the case and filed one count of having a financial interest in a contract or purchase made in an official capacity against Tabet. That is a violation of Government Code 1090(a), which is a felony.
After weeks of controversy, Tabet resigned from the school board in early September. Tabet is due to appear in the Los Angeles Superior Court, Department 30, on October 30, 2025.
Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact Burbank Police Detective John Voorhis at (818) 238-3210.
