Budget Advisory Committee

Dear Burbank Unified School District Community,

As part of our continued commitment to fiscal responsibility, and collaborative problem‑solving, I am pleased to share an important update regarding the formation of the Budget Advisory Committee (BAC).

Last month, we invited education partners, community members, staff, and students to apply to serve on this new advisory group. The goal of the BAC is to strengthen community engagement in our budgeting process, deepen understanding of our fiscal systems, and ensure that future financial decisions reflect the values and needs of the entire BUSD community.

Today, we are proud to announce the committee members who have been selected to serve.

Budget Advisory Committee Members

Students

  • Giselle Cashion (JBHS)
  • Beatrice Kumar (JBHS)
  • Daniel Bagumyan (BHS)
  • Alen Dialanyan (BHS)

Community Members

  • Jen Lurie
  • Molly de Armendi
  • Timothy Lovestedt

California School Employees Association (CSEA)

  • Ian Bolles
  • Angelica Fitzgerald
  • Jessica Sanchez

Burbank Teachers Association (BTA)

  • Sarah Schwartz
  • Eric Carter
  • Britta Maslyk

Council Parent Teachers Association (PTA)

  • Catie Young
  • Lisa Garcia

Burbank Association of School Administrators (BASA)

  • Dr. Greg Miller
  • Andrea Lamb
  • Jill Johnson

District Office Staff

  • Dr. Robyn Anders
  • Dr. Peter Knapik
  • Dr. Jason Hasty

I want to thank all of these individuals for stepping forward to serve at an important time for the district. Their diverse perspectives and experiences will be essential as we work together to strengthen our fiscal systems and plan responsibly for the future.\

The formation of the Superintendent’s Budget Advisory Committee represents an important step toward strengthening trust, and shared responsibility in how we steward public resources. I look forward to the thoughtful and solution‑focused dialogue that this group will help lead, and I am grateful for the dedication each member brings to this work.

Thank you to all of our community partners for your ongoing support of Burbank Unified.

Together, we will continue to build a strong and sustainable future for our students.

In partnership,


Dr. Oscar Macias
Interim Superintendent
Burbank Unified School District