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Jamestown School Board Calling On NYS To Pause Electric Bus Mandate

March 15, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown School Board is calling on New York State to pause a mandate on schools to transition to electric school buses. Board member Pat Slagle said school districts across the state are sending letters to Governor Kathy Hochul asking for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Christine Schnars, electric bus, Frank Galeazzo, Jamestown School Board, Kathy Hochul, Pat Slagle, Paul Abbott

JHS Varsity Swim Team Merging With Three Other School Districts for 2023-24 School Year

May 31, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown High School Varsity Boys Swimming team will be merging with three other districts for the 2023-24 school year. Jamestown School Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said the merger with Frewsburg, Southwestern, and Falconer is due to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Ben Drake, Christine Schnars, Community Navigator, COVID-19, Jamestown High School Varsity Boys Swimming, Joanne Dean, Joe Pawelski, Kevin Whitaker, Paul Abbott

Voters Approve Jamestown Public Schools Budget

May 17, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Voters have approved the Jamestown Public Schools' 2023-24 Budget. The $101 million proposal passed by a vote of 555 to 127. Voters also approved the creation of a $5 million Capital Reserve Fund by a vote of 575 to 106. The three school … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2023-24 Jamestown School Budget, Christine Schnars, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, John Panebianco, Melissa Paterniti, Paul Abbott, Shelly Leathers

Polls Open at Noon for Vote on School Budgets, School Board Candidates

May 16, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

School budgets will be voted on today throughout New York State Polls open at noon today in the Jamestown Public Schools District with voting open until 9:00 p.m. People may go to Jefferson or Washington Middle Schools; or Lincoln Elementary … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2023-24 Jamestown School Budget, Christine Schnars, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, John Panebianco, Melissa Paterniti, Paul Abbott

[LISTEN] Jamestown School Board – Meet The Candidates – May 11, 2023

May 12, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Parent-Teacher Organization held a "Meet The Candidates" forum on May 11, 2023 so the public could learn more about the four candidates running for three open seats on the Jamestown School Board. The candidates include Paul Abbott, John … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Christine Schnars, Jamestown Parent Teacher Organization, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, John Panebianco, Melissa Paterniti, Paul Abbott

Jamestown School Board Candidates Share Their Experience, Why Running at ‘Meet the Candidates’ Forum

May 12, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Candidates for Jamestown School Board shared their experience and why they're running for the board at a "Meet The Candidates" forum held Thursday night. There are four candidates running for three open seats. Parent-Teacher Organization … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Christine Schnars, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, Joanne Dean, John Panebianco, Melissa Paterniti, Melissa Rhodes, Paul Abbott

Public Invited to Jamestown School Board ‘Meet The Candidates’ Night

May 11, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Voters can learn more about candidates running for Jamestown School Board at a "Meet the Candidates Night" tonight. The event will take place at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the Administration Building at 197 Martin Road. It is open to the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2023-24 Jamestown School Budget, Christine Schnars, Jamestown School Board, John Panebianco, Melissa Paterniti, Paul Abbott, Shelly Leathers

‘Meet The Candidates Night’ for JPS School Board Candidates Set for May 11

May 4, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A "Meet the Candidates Night" will be held May 11 for the four candidates running for Jamestown School Board. The event will take place at 6:00 p.m., Thursday May 11 in the Board Room of the Administration Building at 197 Martin Road. The four … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2023-24 Jamestown School Budget, Christine Schnars, Jamestown School Board, Joanne Dean, John Panebianco, Melissa Paterniti, Melissa Rhodes, Paul Abbott, Shelly Leathers

Four Candidates Running for Three Seats on Jamestown School Board

May 3, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Four candidates are running for three open seats on the Jamestown School Board. Shelly Leathers is not seeking re-election for her seat, leaving that open for a newcomer. Paul Abbott is seeking his sixth term. He has served as the Board of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2023-24 Jamestown School Budget, Christine Schnars, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, John Panebianco, Missy Paterniti, Paul Abbott, Shelly Leathers

Jamestown School Board Petition Process Begins March 20

March 20, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Petitions for the Jamestown Board of Education election on May 16 are available to residents interested in running for the school board. There will be three board seats on the May 16 ballot, each for a three-year term, beginning July 1, 2023. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Christine Schnars, Jamestown School Board, Paul Abbott, Shelly Leathers

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