01.11.26 Special Meeting - Board of Education

179 ADOPTED MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION BURBANK UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT January 11, 2026 Burbank Unified School District 1900 W. Olive Ave. Third Floor – Board Room Burbank, California MEMBERS PRESENT: Abby Pontzer Kamkar Emily Weisberg Laurette Cano Kelsey Olson Armond Aghakhanian Also present were Oscar Macias, Interim Superintendent. 1) CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1.a) NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC This study session will be conducted in an informal, roundtable format to facilitate discussion. Due to the meeting setup and room configuration, the session will not be broadcasted or recorded. The meeting is open to the public, and members of the public may attend and address the Board during the public comment period in person in accordance with the Brown Act. Board President Pontzer Kamkar called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. She outlined the day’s agenda, which included materials available in the back of the room for review. She indicated that Closed Session would focus heavily on the Superintendent evaluation, with up to an hour reserved. Board president Pontzer Kamkar also explained that the meeting would be facilitated internally (instead of hiring an outside facilitator) to save costs and to apply learning from a recent CSBA conference. The purpose of the meeting was framed as a “meeting about meetings,” addressing Board self-evaluation findings, tightening procedures, improving governance practices and rebuilding community trust. 2) REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD 2.a) Public Communications on Agenda Items and on Any Subject Within the Jurisdiction of the School Board

180 Joel Schlossmann, community member, accused Board members and leadership of dysfunction, corruption, secrecy, misuse of funds, and ethical failures. He strongly opposed the proposed changes to public comment limits, framing them as anti-transparency. He criticized the late agenda posting and Closed Session placement mid-agenda. He shared disappointment with the lack of live recording and used personal attacks and inflammatory language directed at multiple board members and administrators. Debbie Kukta, former Board member and community member, offered constructive, experienced- based feedback. She raised concerns about the late notice for an important annual retreat. She mentioned that Sunday morning scheduling conflicts with religious observances and mentioned the need for broader stakeholder input. She emphasized the importance of clear, timely communication. She suggested the establishment of Board goals driving budget and district priorities and suggested public visibility of the goals such as posting in classrooms as done previously. She encouraged over-communication and transparency as best governance practice. 2.b) Superintendent's Comments Oscar Macias, Interim Superintendent, will respond to public comment. 2.c) Board Members' Responses Board Members will respond to public comment. Board members thanked the speakers and acknowledged their concerns about the timing and notice of the meeting. They acknowledged the need to improve future communication. The Board members emphasized that the retreat was delayed due to scheduling constraints. They indicated that goal-setting will be an on-going, evolving process, not a one-time event. President Pontzer Kamkar stressed a desire to move from reactive to proactive governance, improve meeting effectiveness and ensure community feedback continues beyond this session. The Board adjourned to Closed Session. The public was allowed to remain in the building during Closed Session. 3) CLOSED SESSION 3.a) Public Employee Performance Evaluation Pursuant to Government Code 54957 Title: Superintendent of Schools 3.b) Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release Pursuant to Government Code 54957 4) RECONVENE IN PUBLIC SESSION 5) REPORTING ON CLOSED SESSION Board reconvened in open session with no action reported and began the study session focused on Board goals, governance and meeting norms.

181 6) STUDY SESSION 6.a) Board Goals 6.b) Board of Education Meeting Procedures 6.c) Superintendent's Budget Advisory Committee Board President Pontzer Kamkar facilitated the study session. She focused on improving Board governance and effectiveness. Board members shared what would make the next portion productive, which included developing draft Board goals for adoption at a future meeting, clarifying meeting logistics and procedures for more efficient meetings, establishing concrete procedures aligned with Board policy/bylaws (including avoiding side conversations, focusing on listening, and time management), setting actionable next steps and formalizing governance practices, including discussion of a governance handbook. The Board reviewed the results of a governance self-evaluation survey. Board members noted the value of honest ratings and identified areas needing improvement, including on-boarding and training processes for trustees, and regular review of governance agreements. They discussed Board meeting effectiveness and norms (agenda design, use of time, managing disagreement). Additionally, accountability practices including evaluation processes, confidentiality, and trust were discussed. Board members discussed concerns reflected in the self-evaluation regarding confidentiality and trust. There was discussion that confidentiality challenges may involve both Board culture and broader organizational information flow. A suggestion was made to provide refreshers and clear guidance on what constitutes confidential information and appropriate boundaries when interacting with staff and community. Board members discussed the purpose of the school system and the Board’s role, centering on improving student outcomes, providing quality instruction, and maintaining fiscal responsibility. The district mission statement was referenced and read aloud. Board members emphasized that the Board sets the “what” and district staff implements the “how.” Board members referenced prior-year district focus areas such as literacy, math, college/career readiness, and discussed aligning Board goals with district planning tools such as LCAP and school plans. There was discussion about avoiding too many goals and ensuring goals are measurable, aligned, and integrated across the system. Draft concepts were raised for governance priorities such as completing superintendent evaluation processes, strengthening trustee on-boarding, developing a governance handbook, and improving budget stability. 7) ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 1:04 p.m.

182 MINUTES APPROVED: ______________________________________ OSCAR MACIAS, INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT SECRETARY OF THE BOARD 3/5/2026 ________________ DATE _____________________________ LAURETTE CANO, CLERK

BURBANK UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL MEETING Sunday, January 11, 2026 9:00 a.m. - Public Session District Office Boardroom 1900 W. Olive Avenue Burbank, California AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1.a NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC 2. REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD 2.a Public Communications on Agenda Items and on Any Subject Within the Jurisdiction of the School Board 2.b Superintendent's Comments 2.c Board Members' Responses 3. CLOSED SESSION The entire agenda packet is available for review online at www.burbankusd.org/boemeetings; at the District Office Building, Superintendent's Office, 1900 W. Olive Ave., Burbank, 91506; and at the Reference Desk in all Burbank City Libraries at: 110 N. Glenoaks, Burbank, 91502; 300 N. Buena Vista, Burbank, 91505; and 3323 W. Victory Blvd., Burbank, 91505. This study session will be conducted in an informal, roundtable format to facilitate discussion. Due to the meeting setup and room configuration, the session will not be broadcasted or recorded. The meeting is open to the public, and members of the public may attend and address the Board during the public comment period in person in accordance with the Brown Act. An individual or group representative may address the Board of Education on items on the agenda and on any subject within its jurisdiction by completing a white request card. Speakers are requested to state their name prior to speaking to the Board. Not more than five (5) minutes total may be allotted to each speaker, except by unanimous consent of the Board of Education. The president of the Board of Education has the discretion to prioritize speakers with precedence given to students and employees. The Superintendent may refer the matter to the proper department for review. Oscar Macias, Interim Superintendent, will respond to public comment. Board Members will respond to public comment. The Board will meet in Closed Session for the purpose of the following: 1 Burbank Unified School District Board of Education Special Meeting – SUNDAY, JANUARY 11, 2026

3.a Public Employee Performance Evaluation Pursuant to Government Code 54957 3.b Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release Pursuant to Government Code 54957 4. RECONVENE IN PUBLIC SESSION 5. REPORTING ON CLOSED SESSION 6. STUDY SESSION 6.a Board Goals 6.b Board of Education Meeting Procedures 6.c Superintendent's Budget Advisory Committee 7. ADJOURNMENT Title: Superintendent of Schools When the Board of Education reconvenes in Public Session, the Board may make any required disclosures regarding actions taken in Closed Session or adopt any appropriate resolutions. 2 Burbank Unified School District Board of Education Special Meeting – SUNDAY, JANUARY 11, 2026

BURBANK UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL MEETING Sunday, January 11, 2026 9:00 a.m. - Public Session District Office Boardroom 1900 W. Olive Avenue Burbank, California AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1.a NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC 2. REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD 2.a Public Communications on Agenda Items and on Any Subject Within the Jurisdiction of the School Board 2.b Superintendent's Comments 2.c Board Members' Responses 3. CLOSED SESSION The entire agenda packet is available for review online at www.burbankusd.org/boemeetings; at the District Office Building, Superintendent's Office, 1900 W. Olive Ave., Burbank, 91506; and at the Reference Desk in all Burbank City Libraries at: 110 N. Glenoaks, Burbank, 91502; 300 N. Buena Vista, Burbank, 91505; and 3323 W. Victory Blvd., Burbank, 91505. This study session will be conducted in an informal, roundtable format to facilitate discussion. Due to the meeting setup and room configuration, the session will not be broadcasted or recorded. The meeting is open to the public, and members of the public may attend and address the Board during the public comment period in person in accordance with the Brown Act. An individual or group representative may address the Board of Education on items on the agenda and on any subject within its jurisdiction by completing a white request card. Speakers are requested to state their name prior to speaking to the Board. Not more than five (5) minutes total may be allotted to each speaker, except by unanimous consent of the Board of Education. The president of the Board of Education has the discretion to prioritize speakers with precedence given to students and employees. The Superintendent may refer the matter to the proper department for review. Oscar Macias, Interim Superintendent, will respond to public comment. Board Members will respond to public comment. The Board will meet in Closed Session for the purpose of the following: Burbank Unified School District Board of Education Special Meeting – SUNDAY, JANUARY 11, 2026 1

3.a Public Employee Performance Evaluation Pursuant to Government Code 54957 3.b Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release Pursuant to Government Code 54957 4. RECONVENE IN PUBLIC SESSION 5. REPORTING ON CLOSED SESSION 6. STUDY SESSION 6.a Board Goals 6.b Board of Education Meeting Procedures 6.c Superintendent's Budget Advisory Committee 7. ADJOURNMENT Title: Superintendent of Schools When the Board of Education reconvenes in Public Session, the Board may make any required disclosures regarding actions taken in Closed Session or adopt any appropriate resolutions. Burbank Unified School District Board of Education Special Meeting – SUNDAY, JANUARY 11, 2026 2