Junction Elementary School is located on Hwy. 96, in Rural Northern California’s Siskiyou County. The school is also located near Katim’iin, the center of the Karuk world, where Masuhsava (Salmon River) meets Ishkeesh (The Klamath River). With a view of the cone shaped mountain Sugar Loaf.
98821 Highway 96 Somes Bar, CA 95568 (530) 469-3373 (530) 469-3390 Fax
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Junction Elementary School District
A Public Hearing will be held on the proposed LCAP and Budget for the Junction Elementary School District for the 2025/2026 school year at 5:30 on June 25, 2025 at the Junction School - 98821 Highway 96 Somes Bar, CA 95568. The budget and LCAP may be inspected at the school (98821 Highway 96 Somes Bar, CA 95568) or by contacting the Junction School at 530-469-3390, beginning Thursday, June 19, 2025. The Budgets and meeting agenda will also be posted on our website on the above date.
Sincerely,
Mike Matheson - District Superintendent
June Boards Meetings
Wednesday, June 25, 2025 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing at 5:30 for input regarding the 2025-26 LCAP and Budget
Full LCAP Document, LCAP Summary Document
Full Budget Document, Summary Document
Thursday, June 26, 2025 Regular Meeting at 5:30
April 29, 2025 Special Board meeting
There will be a special (to replace the regular April meeting that was canceled) Board Meeting on Thursday, April 29, 2025 at 3:30 PM. The meeting will be in-person at the Junction School.
4/29/2025 Meeting Agenda Link (note - the blue underlined links are links to the specific agenda item documents)
March 20, 2025 Regular Board Meeting
There will be a regular Board Meeting on March 20, 2025 at 5:30 PM. The meeting will be in-person at the Junction School.
3/20/2025 Meeting Agenda Link (note - the blue underlined links are links to the specific agenda item documents)
February 20, 2025 Regular Board Meeting
There will be a regular Board Meeting on February 20, 2025 at 5:30 PM. The meeting will be in-person at the Junction School.
2/20/2025 Meeting Agenda Link (note - the blue underlined links are links to the specific agenda item documents)
January 16, 2025 Regular Board Meeting
There will be a regular Board Meeting on January 16, 2025 at 5:30 PM. The meeting will be in-person at the Junction School.
1/16/2025 Meeting Agenda Link (note that the blue underlined links are links to the specific agenda item documents)
Pass code: 425261
December 12, 2024 Special Board Meeting at 5:30 pm.
There will be a Special Board Meeting on December 12, 2024 at 5:30 PM. The meeting will be in-person at the Junction School. Board appointments will be conducted at this meeting. See posting below for board appointment details.
12/12/2024 Meeting Agenda Link (note that the blue underlined links are links to the specific agenda item documents)
Pass code: 425261
NOTICE OF BOARD TRUSTEE VACANCY Revised dates
The Junction Elementary School District is seeking to appoint candidates for vacant trustee positions. The term of the positions will be four years.
Interested applicants must be:
at least 18 years of age
a registered voter
residing within the Junction Elementary School District boundaries, which now includes the former Forks of Salmon School District.
The Board will appoint interested and qualified candidates at the December 12, board meeting. The board will interview and appoint three candidates in open session as required by the education code.
If you are interested in being considered for one of three important trustee positions, please complete the information requested on this Google Form Link:
Junction Elementary School District Board Member Application Link
Please submit the completed form by Wednesday, December 11, 2024 and save the date to be present at the Thursday, December 12, 2024 5:30 pm board meeting at the Junction School.
Please email or call Mike Matheson at mmatheson@siskiyoucoe.net, 530-842-8499 with any questions you may have.
November 21, 2024 Regular Board Meeting at 5:30 pm
November 21, 2024 Board Meeting Agenda Link
October 16, 2024, 5:30 pm Public Hearing Notice
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND OF PROPOSAL FOR IMPLEMENTING SCHOOL FACILITIES FEES AS AUTHORIZED BY EDUCATION CODE SECTION S 17620 AND GOVERNMENT CODES 65995
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that immediately following a public hearing on the matter, a proposed resolution(s) will be considered by the Governing Board of Junction Elementary School District at its regular meeting on October 16, 2024, at 5:30p.m., which if adopted by the Board will implement development fees established by the District against residential construction and reconstruction at $3.10 (60 percent of $5.17) per square foot and against new commercial or industrial construction at $0.50 (60 percent of $0.84) per square foot. Education Code Section 17620 and Government Code Section 65995 authorize the proposed fees. Data pertaining to the cost of school facilities is available for inspection during regular business hours at the District’s administrative offices. The fee, if approved by the Governing Board, will become effective on December 15, 2024, which is 60 days after the proposed adoption of the resolution levying such fee by the Governing Board.
October 16, 2024 Board Agenda Link
Developer Fee Background Document Link
Developer Fee Study Document Link
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Junction Elementary School Board of Education hereby gives notice that a Public Hearing will be held as follows:
TOPIC OF HEARING: 2024-2025 Junction Elementary School Resolution Regarding Sufficiency of Instructional Materials.
Copies of the Instructional Materials List may be inspected at: Junction Elementary School Office, 98821 Highway 96, Somes Bar, CA 95568 between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., or on the District website linked Here: School Website
After the Public Hearing, the Board of Education will approve the 2024-2025 Resolution Regarding Sufficiency of Instructional Materials.
HEARING DATE: September 19, 2023 TIME: 5:30 P.M.
LOCATION: Junction Elementary School District 98821 Highway 96, Somes Bar, CA 95568
For additional information: contact Mike Matheson, Superintendent.
530-842-8499, mmatheson@siskiyoucoe.net
Posted: September 3, 2024 at the following locations:
Junction Elementary School Office
Forks of Salmon School Office
Junction Elementary School Website Linked Here: School Website
August 15, 2024, Regular Board Meeting at 5:30 pm
Rescheduled Special Board Meeting for Friday June 28 at 10:00 am
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Junction Elementary School District
A Public Hearing will be held on the proposed LCAP and Budget for the Junction Elementary School District for the 2024/2025 school year at 5:30 on June 25, 2024 at the Junction School - 98821 Highway 96 Somes Bar, CA 95568. These budgets may be inspected at the school (98821 Highway 96 Somes Bar, CA 95568) or by contacting the Junction School at 530-469-3390, beginning Thursday, June 20, 2024. The Budgets and meeting agenda will also be posted on our website on the above date.
Sincerely,
Mike Matheson - District Superintendent
June Boards Meetings
Tuesday June 25, 2024 Public Hearing at 5:30 for input regarding the 2024-25 LCAP and Budget
Wednesday June 26, 2024 Regular Meeting at 5:30
Meeting Postponed - Rescheduled for Friday, June 28 at 10:00 am.
May 16, 2024 Regular Board Meeting at 5:30 pm.
There will be a Regular Board Meeting on May 16, 2024 at 5:30 PM. The meeting will be in-person at the Junction School.
05/16/24 Meeting Agenda Link (note that the blue underlined links are links to the specific agenda item documents)
April 18, 2024 Regular Board Meeting at 5:30 pm.
There will be a Regular Board Meeting on April 18, 2024 at 5:30 PM. The meeting will be in-person at the Junction School.
04/18/24 Meeting Agenda Link (note that the blue underlined links are links to the specific agenda item documents)
March 21, 2024 Regular Board Meeting at 5:30 pm.
There will be a Regular Board Meeting on March 21, 2024 at 5:30 PM. The meeting will be in-person at the Junction School.
03/21/24 Meeting Agenda Link (note that the blue underlined links are links to the specific agenda item documents)
March 7, 2024 Shared Decision Making Council Meeting at 5:30 in person or on Zoom.
February 15, 2024 Regular Board Meeting at 5:30 PM
There will be a Regular Board Meeting on February 15, 2024 at 5:30 PM. The meeting will be in-person at the Junction School.
02/15/24 Meeting Agenda Link (note that the blue underlined links are links to the specific agenda item documents)
January 24, 2024 School Up-Dates Letter - regarding our parent input survey, the new Junction Elementary School Shared Decision-Making Council, and our project updates.
Link to Parent Input Survey is Here
January 18, 2024 Regular Board Meeting at 5:30 PM
There will be a Regular Board Meeting on January 18, 2024 at 5:30 PM. The meeting will be in-person at the Junction School.
01/18/24 Meeting Agenda Link (note that the blue underlined links are links to the specific agenda item documents)
December 21, 2023 Regular Board Meeting at 11:30 am
There will be a Regular Board Meeting on December 21, 2023 at 11:30 am. The meeting will be in-person at the Junction School.
12-21-23 Meeting Agenda Link (note that the blue underlined links are links to the specific agenda item documents)
November 16 2023 Regular Board Meeting at 5:30
There will be a Regular Board Meeting on November 16, 2023 at 5:30 pm. The meeting will be in-person at the Junction School.
11-16-23 Meeting Agenda Link (note that the blue underlined links are links to the specific agenda item documents)
October 19, 2023 Regular Board Meeting at 5:30
There will be a Regular Board Meeting on October 19, 2023 at 5:30 pm. The meeting will be in-person at the Junction School.
10-19-23 Meeting Agenda Link (note that the blue underlined links are links to the specific agenda item documents)
Return to School Parent Letter Link
Please email Mike Matheson any questions or concerns you may have mmatheson@siskiyoucoe.net.
Educational Staff
Teachers:
Laurie Adams - TK-3
Mike Peck - 4th-8th
Shannon Flarity - Independent Study/Substitute
Paraprofessionals:
Luther Scott-Harrison
Misti Jones
Vacant-
S.A.F.E. Program:
Janelle Donahue - Coordinator
Aide - Vacant
Administrative Staff
Superintendent - Kristian Stremberg
District Secretary/Administrative Officer - Rachel Budai
Community Schools Coordinator/Administrative Officer- Misti Jones
Cafeteria Manager - Yaa-Mitch Jackson
Custodial/Maintenance - Shannon Goff
ELOP (Extended Learning Opportunities Program