Serving Schools Since 1980 - Alpine | Amador | Calaveras | Tuolumne

About TJPA

Our Membership

Our member districts are the cornerstone of the Tuolumne Joint Powers Authority (TJPA). We proudly serve schools in Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, and Tuolumne counties, fostering collaboration and support to ensure safe and thriving educational environments.

Member Counties & Districts

Tuolumne Joint Powers Authority is a collaborative partnership serving school districts across Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, and Tuolumne counties. Through this alliance, member districts benefit from shared resources, cost-effective risk management, and a commitment to maintaining safe and secure learning environments.

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Alpine County
Amador County
Calaveras County
Tuolumne County

Executive Officers

The Tuolumne JPA Executive Officers represent the four counties within the JPA: Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, and Tuolumne. These dedicated leaders provide guidance and direction, ensuring that our mission of supporting member districts is achieved effectively and collaboratively.

President

Zack Abernathy

County Superintendent

Tuolumne County Superintendent of Schools

209.536.2010

Vice President

Jared Critchfield

Interim County Superintendent

Amador County Unified School District and Amador County Office of Education

209.257.5345

Secretary

Scott Nanik

District Superintendent

Bret Harte Union School District

209.736.8312

Treasurer

Elizabeth Rico

Deputy Superintendent of Business Services

Tuolumne County Superintendent of Schools

209.536.2020

Member at Large

Ken Burkhart

Superintendent

Alpine County Unified School District and Office of Education

530.694.2230

Committee Representatives & Alternates

The function of the JPA Committee shall be to monitor the fiscal position of the Authority and provide recommendations to the board regarding budgets, finance, and accounting measures.

In addition, the Committee shall review identified high-risk exposures and provide recommendations to the board regarding the institution of applicable risk management and loss control measures. 

County Representative Alternate
Alpine Jana Hanak Ken Burkhart
Amador Robert Norton Jared Critchfield
Calaveras Scott Nanik Chris Fouts
Calaveras Claudia Davis Melissa Truelock
Calaveras Ron Estes Erika Cotta
Tuolumne Dr. Nicolas Wade Arianna Canida
Tuolumne Ed Pelfrey (Board Chair) Kim Evans
Tuolumne Cheryl Griffiths Stephanie Shatto
Tuolumne Roy Morlan

Board Representatives & Alternates

The Tuolumne Joint Powers Authority is guided by dedicated representatives from each member district, ensuring collaborative decision-making and strong leadership. Below is a list of current representatives and their alternates who help shape policies and support our shared mission.

District Representative Alternate
Alpine County Office of Education/Alpine Unified School District Ken Burkhart Jana Hanak
Amador County Office of Education/Amador County Unified School District Robert Norton Jared Critchfield
Belleview Elementary School Carmel Portillo Jessica Lozoya
Big Oak Flat/Groveland Wynette Hilton Jennifer Shimer
Bret Harte Union High School District Scott Nanik Chris Fouts
Calaveras County Office of Education Claudia Davis Melissa Truelock
Calaveras Unified School District Ron Estes Erika Cotta
Columbia Union School District Dr. Nicolas Wade Arianna Canida
Curtis Creek School District Shawn Posey Kristen Lopez
Jamestown School District Contessa Pelfrey Kimberly Rown
Mark Twain Union Elementary School District Louise Simson Catherine Eastburn
Sonora Elementary School Cheryl Griffiths Stephanie Shatto
Sonora Union High School District Ed Pelfrey Kim Evans
Soulsbyville Elementary School Roy Morlan Isabel Valadez
Summerville Elementary School District Ben Howell Julie Barrington
Summerville Union High School District Michael Merrill Cindy Jensen
Tuolumne County Superintendent of Schools Zack Abernathy Elizabeth Rico
Twain Harte School District Gabe Wingo Casey McCabe
Vallecito Union School District Tom Hoskins Gretchen McReynolds