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...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – JPS Preliminary Budget Presentation – March 14, 2024
Jamestown Public Schools Assistant Superintendent for Finance & Operations Brittnay Spry presents the preliminary 2024-25 budget to the Jamestown School Board on March 12, 2024. … [Read more...]
Initial 2024-25 Jamestown Public Schools Budget Has No Tax Levy Increase
The initial 2024-25 Jamestown Public Schools District Budget has no increase in the tax levy. District Assistant Superintendent for Finance & Operations Brittnay Spry presented the preliminary budget to the Jamestown School Board Tuesday … [Read more...]
JPD Conducting Training at Jamestown High School on Feb. 21
Jamestown Public Schools and Jamestown Police will have a training exercise at the high school today between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. JPD and the SWAT team will be conducting the exercise. The district said that community members may see police … [Read more...]
JPS School Board Appoints Coordinator of School Improvement and Innovation
The Jamestown School Board has approved the appointment of Jennifer Hobbs to serve as Coordinator of School Improvement & Innovation. Hobbs previously served the Warren County School District as Principal of Beaty-Warren Middle School. She … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul’s Proposed State Budget Cuts Foundation Aid Over $400 Million For Schools
Governor Kathy Hochul's proposed state budget cuts Foundation Aid to nearly every school district in the state, including Jamestown. According to a press release by the New York State United Teachers, Jamestown Public Schools' Foundation Aid would … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Students To Get April 8 Off For Eclipse
Jamestown Public School students will get the day off to watch the eclipse on April 8. The Jamestown School Board voted to add a Superintendent's Conference Day to the schedule for April 8. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said the decision … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Being Sued Following Student Injury In A Gym Class
The mother of a student who was injured during a gym class activity is suing Jamestown Public Schools. The filing in Chautauqua County State Supreme Court by Attorney Carey Beyer, who is representing Lindsey Bloomberg, is seeking a restraining … [Read more...]
Jamestown High School Students Raise Over $8,000 in Penny Wars
Jamestown High School students broke a 20-year old fundraising record with over $8,000 raised in its annual “Penny Wars.” The annual fundraising competition between classes at JHS resulted in $8,040.48 being raised for Jamestown Public Schools … [Read more...]
Voters Pass JPS Capital Improvement Project
The Jamestown Public Schools' $126 million Capital Improvement Project passed with 89% of the vote. The project needed 60% approval in order to pass. There were 379 yes votes and 46 no votes. The project, which will have tax impact to local … [Read more...]
