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Lyon Elementary Principal, Assistant Charged, Removed Pending Investigation

5/30/2026

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Principal Lauryn Faciane and Assistant Principal Tanya Barth were removed from Lyon Elementary but remain district employees.
They were charged under Louisiana’s mandatory reporting law in Covington and released on bond.
Covington Police Department notified the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services, the Department of Education, and the state education board.
Superintendent Frank Jabbia said the district cooperated with law enforcement and will support Lyon Elementary students and staff.

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Principal Lauryn Faciane and Assistant Principal Tanya Barth were removed from Lyon Elementary but remain district employees.
They were charged under Louisiana’s mandatory reporting law in Covington and released on bond.
Covington Police Department notified the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services, the Department of Education, and the state education board.
Superintendent Frank Jabbia said the district cooperated with law enforcement and will support Lyon Elementary students and staff.