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Burbank Unified elects Abby Punzer Kamkar as president, Dr. Emily Weisberg vice president
Summary
At its annual reorganization the board elected Abby Punzer Kamkar as president, Dr. Emily Weisberg as vice president and Clerk Kano as clerk for a one‑year term beginning December 2025; outgoing president delivered closing remarks and trustees exchanged thanks and goals for governance in 2026.
The Burbank Unified School District board completed its annual reorganization on Dec. 18, electing Abby Punzer Kamkar as board president for the 2025–26 year, Dr. Emily Weisberg as vice president and Clerk Kano as clerk.
A nomination was made and seconded for each office: a trustee moved to nominate Kamkar for president, which was seconded and approved; Dr. Weisberg was then nominated and elected vice president; Clerk Kano was nominated and elected clerk. Board members offered brief remarks thanking outgoing officers and outlining priorities for the coming year, including governance clarity, a conflict-of-interest policy, a governance handbook and improved agenda and attachment timing.
Outgoing President (Dr.) Aga Kania offered closing remarks about service and the challenges of the job, thanked colleagues and staff and formally passed the gavel. Newly elected President Kamkar delivered brief remarks emphasizing "the difficult but hopeful work" of the board and pledged priorities including a governance handbook, conflict-of-interest policy completion and improved procedural clarity.
The board’s reorganization votes were unanimous and accompanied by staff recognition and seasonal acknowledgements; the board immediately proceeded to new business.
