Seven residents, including members of the Jamestown Human Rights Commission, urged the Jamestown School Board to also change the "Red Raider" name in addition to the planned change of the mascot. Human Rights Commission member and Jamestown … [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...]
Jamestown Public Schools Mascot Committee Recommends New Mascot, Logo
The Jamestown Public School's Mascot Committee has recommended the District stop using the "J with the feathers" and adopt a new logo. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said the committee was tasked at looking at the district's mascot, the imagery … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Budget Passes, Karbacka and Galeazzo Elected to Board
Jamestown Public School's $89,879,000 dollar budget for 2021-22 and the $86 million Capital Improvement Plan were overwhelmingly passed by voters Tuesday. The proposition to purchase school buses in the amount of $730,000 dollars also … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Small Things Considered – JPS ‘Meet The Candidates’ Forum
Jamestown High School PTSA President Joanne Dean and Treasurer Melissa Rhodes moderated a "Meet the Candidates" forum so voters could learn more about the four candidates running for two open seats on the Jamestown School Board. The candidates are … [Read more...]
“Meet The Candidates” Forum Features Jamestown School Board Candidates
The four candidates running for two open seats on the Jamestown Board of Education were presented to the public Thursday night. The Jamestown High School PTSA moderated the "Meet The Candidates" forum that was livestreamed and open to the public to … [Read more...]
Four Candidates Running For Two Seats on Jamestown School Board
Four candidates will be on the ballot for the Jamestown Board of Education election on May 18th. There are two open seats, each for a three-year term beginning July 1, 2021. The candidates are Frank Galeazzo, Gina Sink, Nina Karbacka and Krysta … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Passes $89 million Budget, No Tax Increase
The Jamestown School Board unanimously approved an $89,879,000 spending plan for the 2021-2022 school year. The plan includes no tax increase. District Director of Budgets and Finance Brittnay Spry said New York State Aid will account for … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Holds Final Meeting Before Start of New School Year
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown School Board got its final update on preparations for the start of the new school year Tuesday night. School Superintendent Kevin Whitaker told the board that school staff and faculty have been working hard to ensure the … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown School Superintendent Kevin Whitaker: July 23, 2020
WRFARadio · Community Matters - Jamestown School Superintendent Kevin Whitaker: July 2020 AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD WRFA's Jason Sample talks with newly appointed Jamestown Public Schools superintendent Kevin Whitaker, who shares … [Read more...]
