Junction City School District 69
| Junction City School District 69 | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
325 Maple Street
Junction City , Oregon, 97448United States | |
| District information | |
| Superintendent | Troy Stoops |
| Chair of the board | Kristina Holton |
| NCES District ID | 4106930[1] |
| Students and staff | |
| Students | 1,580 |
| Other information | |
| Website | www |
Junction City School District No. 69 (JCSD) is a public school district headquartered in Junction City, Oregon. The district serves Junction City and surrounding areas of unincorporated Lane County, Oregon, including the communities of Cheshire and Franklin.[2]
The district had an enrollment of 1,580 and a student–teacher ratio of 16.43 during the 2024-2025 school year. The annual budget for the district was approximately $28.7 million in the 2022-2023 school year.[3]
Schools
JCSD currently operates four traditional schools for K-12 students:[4]
- Junction City High School, serving students in grades 9-12.
- Laurel Elementary School, serving students in grades K-5.
- Oaklea Middle School, serving students in grades 6-8.
- Territorial Elementary School, serving students in grades K-5.
In addition to these four schools, JCSD operates an alternate hybrid online school program, JC Options,[5] and a district-run preschool for children ages 3-5.[6]
District leadership
JCSD is governed by a seven-member elected school board, formally known as the Board of Directors.[7] Board members are elected to four-year terms.[8] The Board is chaired by Kristina Holton. Ryan Ceniga, who serves as the commissioner for West Lane District 1 on the Board of County Commissioners, also serves as a member of the JCSD Board.[9]
JCSD has been lead by Superintendent Troy Stoops since July 1, 2021. Prior to Stoops' selection, Kathleen Rodden-Nord served the district as superintendent for 18 years.[10]
Bond measures
The two most recent JCSD school bond measures were both rejected by district voters. Measure 20-355, a $59 million bond,[11] was rejected by 56.87% of voters in May 2024.[12] Measure 20-368, a smaller $40 million bond with a reduced scope,[13] was rejected by 61.32% of district voters a year later in May 2025.[14]
Controversies
During the 2025-2026 school year, JCSD was named in two lawsuits involving alleged misconduct by a former Junction City High School teacher. The suits, filed by two former JCSD students, allege child sexual battery, premises liability, negligence, and discrimination.[15][16] Combined, the cases could require JCSD to pay up to $1.25 million in damages.[17]
References
- ↑ "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Junction City SD 69". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved June 14, 2026.
- ↑ "Lane County School Districts | Lane Council of Governments LCOG OR". www.lcog-or.gov. Retrieved June 14, 2026.
- ↑ "District Directory Information (2024-2025 School Year)". National Center for Educational Statistics. Retrieved June 14, 2026.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "Junction City School District". Retrieved July 15, 2026.
- ↑ "Program Overview". www.junctioncity.k12.or.us. Retrieved June 14, 2026.
- ↑ "Junction City School District Preschool & Daycare". www.junctioncity.k12.or.us. Retrieved June 14, 2026.
- ↑ Junction City School District 69 (September 26, 2022). "Board Legal Status" (PDF). Oregon School Boards Association.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ↑ Junction City School District 69 (September 26, 2022). "Board Elections" (PDF). Oregon School Boards Association.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ↑ "Overview". www.junctioncity.k12.or.us. Retrieved June 14, 2026.
- ↑ Brown, Jordyn. "Troy Stoops will be Junction City School District's next superintendent". The Register-Guard. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
- ↑ Bull, Brian (April 17, 2024). "Eight years after successful campaign, Junction City educators hope voters approve more money for schools". KLCC | NPR for Oregonians. Retrieved June 15, 2026.
- ↑ "Lane County Elections". apps.lanecountyor.gov. Retrieved June 15, 2026.
- ↑ Richards, Karen (May 5, 2025). "Junction City school district hopes for a win in its second attempt to pass a bond measure". KLCC | NPR for Oregonians. Retrieved June 15, 2026.
- ↑ "Lane County Elections". apps.lanecountyor.gov. Retrieved June 15, 2026.
- ↑ Deffenbacher, Chelsea (November 24, 2025). "Junction City school district faces lawsuit over alleged teacher misconduct". KEZI 9 News. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
- ↑ Deffenbacher, Chelsea (March 27, 2026). "Second student sues Junction City schools over teacher abuse claims". KEZI 9 News. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
- ↑ Cyr, Miranda. "Junction City schools face up to $1.25M in sexual battery lawsuits". The Register-Guard. Retrieved June 16, 2026.