The Jamestown School Board approved the 2022-23 School District Budget at its meeting Tuesday night. The $93,893,354 budget, which has no tax levy increase, now goes before voters for approval at the polls on Tuesday, May 17. Superintendent Dr. … [Read more...]
Jamestown BOE Appoints Next School Superintendent
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown School Board has found the district's next superintendent. On Monday night during a remote board meeting, the board approved the appointment of Kevin Whitaker to serve as the next superintendent, replacing Bret Apthorpe, … [Read more...]
Group of Parents Call on School Officials to Keep P-Tech Program Open
JAMESTOWN - A group of families from the Jamestown Public Schools district are asking for community support in expressing concern for the closure of two programs as part of next year's school budget. Earlier this month it was announced the … [Read more...]
Public Hearing on Jamestown School Budget will Be Monday, June 1
JAMESTOWN - The public hearing for the Jamestown Public Schools' 2020-21 proposed budget will be held remotely on Monday, June 1 at 6 p.m. On May 19 the Jamestown School Board unanimously approved the $88.3 million budget that includes no property … [Read more...]
Cuomo: Summer School will Be Conducted Through Distance Learning
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Thursday that summer school will be conducted through distance learning this year to help reduce the risk of spread. Meal programs and child care services for essential employees will continue. The … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown School Superintendent Bret Apthorpe Discusses 2020-21 Budget
WRFARadio · Community Matters - Jamestown School Superintendent Brett Apthorpe Discusses 2020-21 Budget AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE ON SOUNDCLOUD Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent Bret Apthorpe joins us to discuss the impact COVID-19 has on … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Announces June 10 as Last Day for Most Students
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Public Schools’ last day of school will be Wednesday, June 10, except Ring Elementary School, which had to close for a day in February due to cleaning from a broken drainpipe. Ring Elementary School’s last day of school will be … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board to Hold Four Special Meetings This Week Focusing on Superintendent Search
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown School Board could be getting closer to its goal of finding a new superintendent for the Jamestown School District. The board has scheduled four separate special meeting this week, each involving the board going into an … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Reminds Community Remote Learning, Other Services Will Continue for Rest of School Year
ALBANY - After New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Friday that all New York K-12 schools and colleges will be closed for the remainder of the school year, Jamestown Public Schools put out a statement reminding the community that remote … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Schools Superintendent Bret Apthorpe: April 23, 2020
WRFARadio · Community Matters - Jamestown Schools Superintendent Bret Apthorpe: April 23, 2020 AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent Bret Apthorpe talks with WRFA's Jason Sample to give an update on how … [Read more...]
