School Board

Nick Caton 

President

Representing - Area 3 - Van Allen                                                                                                                                                                                                   

Nicholas Caton attended local schools and is a graduate from EHS. His wife Kimberly and four of six of their children are also EHS graduate with two younger children that are enrolled in the Dual Language Immersion Program in Escalon School District. An active community member who was raised in Escalon, Nick is employed as a local Realtor and an area farmer. He joined the Board of Trustees in December of 2016 succeeding Amy Bavaro in Area 3 and is currently serving as  President. Mr. Caton's current term is December 2020 - December 2024.  

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         Kate Powell

Vice President
Representing Area 2 – Farmington 

Kate grew up in a small farming community in Colusa County. She moved to Escalon in 2003 after she finished Modesto Junior College with a child development degree along with a dental assistant degree. She married her husband Everett Powell who grew up in Escalon School District. They have three children, one attends Van Allen Elementary, one attends El Portal and one attends EHS. She is an active member of the community along with working part-time in a dental office. Kate began serving on the board in December 2014, succeeding Al Caton and is currently serving as Vice President. Mrs. Powell's current term  is December 2022 - December 2026.

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John Largent

Clerk                                                                                                                              

Representing Area 5 – Dent Urban       

John is a long-time member, having succeeded Bob Betti in 1981.  He is a native son of the area.  He attended local elementary schools and graduated from Escalon High School. John is self employed in area agricultural pursuits.  John served a two-year term as Board President from December 2012 to December 2014 and is currently serving as Clerk. Mr. Largent’s current term is December 2022 – December 2026.

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Martha Coelho

Member
Representing Area 4 – Dent Rural

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Sal Reyes

Member
Representing Area 1 – Collegeville

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Katelyn Kjellberg

Student Board Representative  2023-2024                                                       

Katelyn Kjellberg is starting her 11th grade year at Escalon High School.  She is the eldest of 5 children.  She currently sits on the EHS cheer team, is part of the EHS Band, is a member of the Associated Student Body (ASB), and a member of the PIT program.  Katelyn is also an avid gymnast and particularly enjoys the floor exercise.  Katelyn plans to attend a 4 year college post high school graduation and has a dream of becoming a High School English Teacher.