The Jamestown School Board has approved a plan related to changing the high school's "Red Raider" nickname. The New York State Department of Education required the district to submit a plan by June for review and approval by the … [Read more...]
Voters Approve Jamestown Public Schools Budget
Voters have approved the Jamestown Public Schools' 2023-24 Budget. The $101 million proposal passed by a vote of 555 to 127. Voters also approved the creation of a $5 million Capital Reserve Fund by a vote of 575 to 106. The three school … [Read more...]
Public Invited to Jamestown School Board ‘Meet The Candidates’ Night
Voters can learn more about candidates running for Jamestown School Board at a "Meet the Candidates Night" tonight. The event will take place at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the Administration Building at 197 Martin Road. It is open to the … [Read more...]
‘Meet The Candidates Night’ for JPS School Board Candidates Set for May 11
A "Meet the Candidates Night" will be held May 11 for the four candidates running for Jamestown School Board. The event will take place at 6:00 p.m., Thursday May 11 in the Board Room of the Administration Building at 197 Martin Road. The four … [Read more...]
Four Candidates Running for Three Seats on Jamestown School Board
Four candidates are running for three open seats on the Jamestown School Board. Shelly Leathers is not seeking re-election for her seat, leaving that open for a newcomer. Paul Abbott is seeking his sixth term. He has served as the Board of … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Petition Process Begins March 20
Petitions for the Jamestown Board of Education election on May 16 are available to residents interested in running for the school board. There will be three board seats on the May 16 ballot, each for a three-year term, beginning July 1, 2023. … [Read more...]
JPS Superintendent Criticizes NYS For Dragging Feet on Resolving Small Cities Lawsuit
Jamestown Public Schools' Superintendent is accusing New York State of dragging its feet in resolving a lawsuit over the state under funding poor school districts. Dr. Kevin Whitaker said the state is trying to "smoke out" the remaining eight … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Proposed Budget Includes 40 New Positions, No Tax Levy Increase
Jamestown Public Schools' proposed 2022-23 budget includes hiring 40 additional staff members and no tax levy increase. District Director of Budgets and Finance Brittnay Spry presented the budget to the board of education at a workshop Tuesday. … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Votes 5 to 2 to Continue Legal Battle for More State Aid
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Public Schools district will continue participating in a lawsuit against that state that focuses on more state aid for students. On Tuesday night the board voted 5 to 2 in favor of spending $35,000 on the Small Cities … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Officials Discuss 2018-19 Budget, Possibility of Tax Cut
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown School Board is getting closer to approving the district’s $86.23 million budget for next school year. During the board’s meeting on Tuesday night, school finance director Vern Connors walked the board through an updated … [Read more...]
