The Jamestown School Board has approved participating in a school Bus Stop Arm Enforcement Program. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said school buses would be equipped with stop arm cameras, "Meaning, when the stop sign goes out on the side of … [Read more...]
Two Injured in Car-School Bus Accident in North Harmony
Two people were injured after a car and a school bus collided Thursday morning in the town of North Harmony. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office reports a car driven by 29-year old Tori Carlson of Jamestown went into the intersection of Bly … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Knock on Wood with Collin Wood: Jamestown Boys Basketball Head Coach – Ben Drake
Coach Ben Drake talks with Collin Wood and discusses his 9-2 (5-0) Red Raiders team. They are off to a hot start, and are in pursuit of yet another SECTION VI title. … [Read more...]
JPS Adds Unified Basketball, Girls Flag Football to Team Sport Offerings
Jamestown Public Schools will have two new sports team offerings this Spring. The Jamestown School Board approved the creation of a Unified Basketball team and a Girls Flag Football team at its meeting Tuesday. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public School Board Reviews Visitor Policy to Ensure School Safety
The Jamestown Public Schools District is working on a new visitor's policy for schools. The School Board approved the first reading of the "Visitor to the School" policy at their meeting Tuesday. Board member Joe Pawelski said the policy is … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Hiring Another Crossing Guard for This School Year
The Jamestown Police Department is looking to hire another Crossing Guard for the Jamestown Public Schools for the 2022-2023 school year. Crossing Guard hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 2:45 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Kevin Whitaker – December 8, 2022
Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker talks about the State Education Department's communication to districts on mascots. … [Read more...]
School Bus Camera, School Zone Speed Camera Resolutions on City Council Agenda
Jamestown City Council will review a proposal for outfitting school buses with cameras to catch motorists who pass when the stop arm is out. Council previously authorized a Bus Stop Arm camera program, which allows the City to collect fees from … [Read more...]
JPS Superintendent Criticizes NYS For Dragging Feet on Resolving Small Cities Lawsuit
Jamestown Public Schools' Superintendent is accusing New York State of dragging its feet in resolving a lawsuit over the state under funding poor school districts. Dr. Kevin Whitaker said the state is trying to "smoke out" the remaining eight … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Launch ‘Say Something’ Anonymous Reporting System
Jamestown Public Schools has launched a "Say Something" Anonymous Reporting System in partnership with Sandy Hook Promise and Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES. The system, made possible through a grant from BOCES, teaches students in grades … [Read more...]
