State aid being held back on top of COVID-related financial concerns were the leading reason for Jamestown Public Schools' reserves being overfunded. JPS Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said in Fall of 2020, then Governor Andrew Cuomo said he … [Read more...]
State Comptroller Report: Jamestown Public Schools Overfunded Fund Balance, Reserves
A State Comptroller's report found that Jamestown Public Schools kept more money in fund balance and reserves than statutes allowed, thus keeping property taxes higher than necessary. The report, which covered July 1, 2018 through April 14, 2022, … [Read more...]
COVID Keeps Jamestown Schools on State Ed’s “Targeted for Improvement” List
The Jamestown Public Schools district, including three schools in the district, have been assigned a "targeted for improvement" designation by New York State. JPS Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said the State Department of Education initially … [Read more...]
JHS Marching Band’s 43rd Annual Fall Festival of Bands This Saturday, Sept. 17
The Jamestown High School Marching Band will host its 43rd Annual Fall Festival of Bands this Saturday, September 17. The event at 6:30 p.m. at Strider Field will feature bands from around New York and Pennsylvania. The JHS Marching Band will … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools New Dress Code Policy Addresses Equity
The Jamestown School Board approved a new dress code policy that aims to promote diversity, prevent discrimination, and assure equity. Chief Information Officer Jessie Joy said the Code of Conduct is reviewed annually as required by state law. She … [Read more...]
Students Are Back To School in Chautauqua County
Students go back to school today around Chautauqua County. Jamestown Schools Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said there are a large number of students who walk to school in the district, "Please be careful. Not only will there be buses on the … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Appoints New Public Relations Specialists, Says Good-Bye to Retiring Communications Coordinator
Jamestown Public Schools has announced the appointment of a new Public Relations Specialist as they also say goodbye to their longtime Communications Coordinator. The Jamestown School Board approved the appointment of Cameron Hurst as the new … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Passes District-Wide Safety Plan
The Jamestown School Board passed a new district-wide safety plan at its meeting Tuesday. New York State requires all school districts adopt a safety plan. School Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said School Safety Advisor Brad Meyers did … [Read more...]
NYSUT Task Force Calls for Proactive School Safety Measures
The New York State United Teacher's union task force has released a report calling for proactive school safety measures as disruptive and violent episodes in the classroom become commonplace. The task force said in the report that the key areas … [Read more...]
Attendance, Grades Up for Students Referred to JPS Community Navigators
Attendance and course grades went up for students referred to Community Navigators in the Jamestown Public Schools District. Community Navigator Carmen Perez and JPS Coordinator of Student Support Services and Equity Tamu Graham-Reinhardt … [Read more...]
