The Jamestown School Board unanimously approved an $89-million-879-thousand dollar 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 … [Read more...]
Jamestown School District to Seek Public Approval on Capital Improvement Project
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown School District will be asking city residents to approve a multi-million capitol project during this year's budget vote and school board election. School Superintendent Kevin Whitaker this week presented a preliminary … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown School Superintendent Kevin Whitaker: February 2021
WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Jamestown Public Schools superintendent Kevin Whitaker to discuss how the district is dealing with COVID-19, and also to get an update on the school budget process. … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Announces Two Teachers Test Positive for COVID-19
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Public Schools was notified today that two individuals have tested positive for COVID-19. One is a teacher at Persell Middle School, the other is a teacher at Ring Elementary School. Both were last in school on Friday, November … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Announces Sixth COVID-19 Case, Details on Distance Learning Plan After Holiday Breaks
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Public Schools reported on Saturday that another student has tested positive for COVID-19. This time, the student was from Persell Middle School. The student last attended school on Monday, November 9. The district also said … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown School Superintendent Kevin Whitaker: November 2020
WRFARadio · Community Matters - Jamestown School Superintendent Kevin Whitaker: November 2020 Jamestown Public Schools superintendent Kevin Whitaker gives an update on the district's preparation and planning for reopening for the 2020-21 school year … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Announces Two New COVID-19 Cases for Wednesday
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown School District is reporting two more cases involving COVID-19 within the district. Jamestown School officials say the district was notified Wednesday night of two individuals that have tested positive for the COVID-19 … [Read more...]
Two Jamestown Distance-Learning Students Test Positive for COVID-19
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown School District put out a media release on Wednesday afternoon informing the public that two Jamestown distance learning students have tested positive for COVID-19. Jamestown Public Schools has been notified by the … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown School Superintendent Kevin Whitaker: September 2020
WRFARadio · Community Matters - Jamestown School Superintendent Kevin Whitaker: September 2020 Jamestown Public Schools superintendent Kevin Whitaker gives an update on the district's preparation and planning for reopening for the 2020-21 school … [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...]