The Jamestown School Board discussed whether to implement "test to stay" in the district following updated guidance from both the Chautauqua County Health Department and State Department of Health. The "test to stay" program is where an … [Read more...]
African American Community Members Request Community Navigator Be Added by JPS
Community members asked the Jamestown School Board to consider adding a Community Navigator for the African American Community. The Jamestown Public Schools District used American Rescue Plan funds to hire two Community Navigators for the Hispanic … [Read more...]
A ‘Big Cat’ Has Been Proposed as Jamestown High School’s New Mascot
A return to a "big cat" has been proposed as Jamestown High School's new mascot. Jamestown High School Mascot Committee member and Athletic Director Ben Drake gave that proposal to the Jamestown School Board Tuesday night. The Mascot Committee … [Read more...]
School Bus Drivers Are Getting a Raise in Jamestown
School bus drivers are getting a raise in the new contract approved by the Jamestown School Board. The contract with the Jamestown Support Staff Association includes setting the hourly rate for bus drivers at $20 an hour. The collective bargaining … [Read more...]
Lincoln Elementary School Principal Recognized as JCC Distinguished Alumnus
Lincoln Elementary School Principal Katie Russo was recognized at the School Board meeting for being presented with a Distinguished Alumnus Award from the Jamestown Community College Alumni Association. Dr. Whitaker read from the award … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board to Vote on Support Staff Contract
The Jamestown School Board will vote on contract with the Jamestown Support Staff Association at its board meeting tonight. The collective bargaining agreement is for a contract that runs from July 1st, 2021 until June 30th, 2025. Under new … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Receives Update on $21.1 Million in ARP Funds
The Jamestown School Board received an update on the use of $21.1 million in American Rescue Plan funds for the district. District Director of Budgets and Finance Brittnay Spry said of that $21.1 million, the District must reserve 20%, or $4.2 … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Approves Small City Schools Lawsuit Legal Fees, Safety Plan
The Jamestown School Board approved paying what should be the last of legal fees for the Small City Schools lawsuit. The district was one of eight school districts across the state who successfully sued the state for insufficiently funding … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Appoints Two New Community Navigators
The Jamestown School Board appointed two new Community Navigators at its meeting Tuesday night. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said the purpose of the Community Navigators is to connect schools and families. He said there's currently a … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Appoints Cindy Johnson as Love Elementary Principal
The Jamestown Board of Education has appointed Cindy Johnson as the new principal of Love Elementary School beginning August 16th. Mrs. Johnson is currently the principal at the Raymond J. Fashano Technology Academy. Love Elementary School’s current … [Read more...]
