Voters have overwhelmingly approved Jamestown Public Schools' 2024-25 budget. The $104,566,897 budget passed with 84% of voters saying yes. A proposition to create a $5 million capital reserve fund also passed with 86% of the vote. Joseph … [Read more...]
Voters Go To Polls Today To Vote on JPS Budget, School Board Members
Today is the day for voters to have their say on Jamestown Public Schools budget and vote for three members of the district’s school board. The district’s proposed $104,566,897 budget for the 2024-25 school year includes a 0% increase to the tax … [Read more...]
Petition Process For Jamestown School Board Starts Today
Those interested in running for the Jamestown School Board can start collecting petitions today. The seats currently held by Frank Galeazzo and Nina Karbacka are up for election on May 21. There will also be an additional vacancy created by the … [Read more...]
Jamestown Attorney Joseph Calimeri Appointed To Jamestown School Board
Jamestown attorney Joseph Calimeri has been appointed to the Jamestown School Board. Board President Paul Abbott nominated Calimeri to fill the unexpired term of Pat Slagle. Slagle resigned from the board following his acceptance of a new position … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Calling On NYS To Pause Electric Bus Mandate
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...]
JHS Marching Band Director Meghan Murray Celebrated For Her 18 Years Of Service Following Resignation
Jamestown High School Marching Band Director Meghan Murray was celebrated for her 18 years in the position as she officially resigned on Tuesday. Murray, who will continue as the JHS Director of Bands, was full of emotion as she addressed the … [Read more...]
Jamestown High School’s New Nickname Is ‘Red & Green’
Jamestown High School's new nickname will be “Red & Green” following a recommendation from the school’s Nickname Committee. The Jamestown School Board voted 5 to 1 on Tuesday to adopt the new nickname. Board member Frank Galeazzo was the … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU Website Improves Access in ‘Refresh’
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities' website has gone through a "refresh." BPU Information Services Manager Frank Galeazzo said the redesign is improve access to services and information, including more access to quick links, "Specifically 'My … [Read more...]
$373 Million in HEAP Monies Now Available for NYS Residents
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that the application process for $373 million in Heating Energy Assistance Program monies is now open in New York State. The funds are for low- and middle-income New Yorkers who need assistance keeping their … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Approves Changing Logo & Mascot, Motion To Change “Red Raiders” Fails
The Jamestown School Board has approved changing the logo and mascot for Jamestown High School, but a motion to also change the name of "Red Raiders" failed. The resolution gave the approval to the District to hire a graphic designer and a … [Read more...]
