Earnie Bemis

The meeting includes public hearings regarding the 2026-27 Local Control and Accountability Plan and the proposed district budget. Business items cover the review of the 2026 Local Control and Accountability Plan annual update, approval of an MOU for a teacher residency program, and the declaration of need for educators and emergency permits. Additional topics involve the approval of a proposal for an inspector of record for a water filtration project, review of board policies and regulations, acceptance of donations, and authorization of payroll and warrants. A closed session is scheduled to discuss personnel matters.

This document details the monitoring of goals, actions, and resources for the 2025-26 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) for Junction City Elementary School District. The strategic direction is centered on two main goals: ensuring students' academic success and development as problem-solvers and lifelong learners through high-quality curriculum, instruction, and intervention; and cultivating a safe, welcoming, inclusive, and supportive school environment for students, families, and the wider community. Key areas of focus include teacher qualifications, instructional materials, academic standards, student achievement, a broad course of study, intervention services, parental engagement, student attendance, school climate, and safety.

The meeting included a review and approval of the Annual Report on Collection and Use of Developer Fees, the School-Based Medi-Cal Administrative Activities (SMAA) and Local Agency Billing Option (LEA BOP) Claiming Services Agreement, and the Standard Form Personal Services Contract Between the County of Trinity and Junction City Elementary School District-Student Services Wellness Room. They also ratified the approval of the Sale of Surplus Goods -- Travel Trailer, approved Resolution #11-12-25 regarding surplus property and donation of a vehicle to a nonprofit, District Board Policies, Administrative Regulations, Exhibits and Bylaws within the CSBA Revised JCESD Board Policy Manual, and Payroll and Warrants. The board set the date, time, and location for the JCESD Annual Organizational Meeting of the Board.

The meeting included a Student Senate Report and a Superintendent Report. The board ratified/approved the Tobacco Use Prevention Education Program MOU Between TCOE and JCESD, the Tobacco Use Prevention Education Coordinator MOU Between TCOE and JCESD, and Proposition 28: Arts and Music in Schools Funding Annual Report. They also reviewed/approved Resolution #10-8-25 Early Childhood Education Equivalency, reviewed District Board Policies, Administrative Regulations, Exhibits and Bylaws within the CSBA Revised JCESD Board Policy Manual, and reviewed & approved Payroll and Warrants.

The 2025-26 Local Control and Accountability Plan for Junction City Elementary School District focuses on strengthening academic and social skills, fostering a conducive learning environment, and ensuring a safe, welcoming, and supportive climate. Key priorities include providing high-quality standards-based curriculum, instruction, and intervention, as well as promoting positive behavior, inclusivity, and mental health services. The plan aims to empower students as problem-solvers and lifelong learners while engaging families and the community in the school's success.