JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown School Board has found the district's next superintendent. On Monday night during a remote board meeting, the board approved the appointment of Kevin Whitaker to serve as the next superintendent, replacing Bret Apthorpe, … [Read more...]
Group of Parents Call on School Officials to Keep P-Tech Program Open
JAMESTOWN - A group of families from the Jamestown Public Schools district are asking for community support in expressing concern for the closure of two programs as part of next year's school budget. Earlier this month it was announced the … [Read more...]
Public Hearing on Jamestown School Budget will Be Monday, June 1
JAMESTOWN - The public hearing for the Jamestown Public Schools' 2020-21 proposed budget will be held remotely on Monday, June 1 at 6 p.m. On May 19 the Jamestown School Board unanimously approved the $88.3 million budget that includes no property … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board to Hold Four Special Meetings This Week Focusing on Superintendent Search
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown School Board could be getting closer to its goal of finding a new superintendent for the Jamestown School District. The board has scheduled four separate special meeting this week, each involving the board going into an … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Reviews Preliminary Budget Numbers that Include No Tax Increase
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown School Board met Tuesday night via video conferencing and the the meeting was broadcast live over the internet. During the meeting the board reviewed a preliminary spending plan for next school year, being mindful of the … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Hires Buffalo-Based Non Profit to Assist with Superintendent Search
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Board of Education selected New York State Leadership Group as its search consultant for the purpose of conducting a superintendent search. The decision came during a special Board of Education meeting Tuesday … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Superintendent to Retire at End of School Year
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent Bret Apthorpe has announced he will be retiring at the end of this school year. Apthorpe made the unexpected announcement during Tuesday night's Jamestown School Board meeting. Apthorpe said … [Read more...]
Jamestown School District will Still See Savings Despite Additional Staffing for Arrival GALC Students
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown School Board held its monthly meeting Tuesday at Persell Middle School and members approved adding new staff members to accommodate the upcoming arrival of students into the school system who are currently attending the … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Accepts JHS Principal Resignation
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown School Board has accepted the resignation of Jamestown High School Principal Rosemary Bradley. The board voted to accept the resignation during a special meeting Thursday morning, following a brief executive … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Meeting Draws Large Crowd as Community Voices Concerns Over Student Misbehavior
JAMESTOWN - Over 150 students, parents, teachers and other community members were at Jefferson Middle School last night to attend the Jamestown School Board meeting and share their concerns about ongoing student behavior problems throughout the … [Read more...]
