ALBANY - The Jamestown School District - along with eight others across New York State - is considering its options following a State Supreme Court decision involving the long and ongoing Small Cities School lawsuit (AKA Maisto v. New … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Okays 2-Year Contract Extension or Superintendent
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown School Board has extended the contract for Superintendent Bret Apthorpe. According to the Post-Journal, the board met on Tuesday night and took action on the contract. Apthorpe was hired by the district at the start of … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Accepts Resignation of Teacher
JAMESTOWN - A long-time teacher at Jamestown Public Schools has resigned from his job due to alleged inappropriate relations with a student. On Friday afternoon the Jamestown School board held an emergency meeting to approve the resignation and … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown School Superintendent Bret Apthorpe August 2018 Interview
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018. Jamestown School Superintendent Bret Apthorpe discusses the start of the new school year with WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample. … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Superintendent Says District is Ready for Start of New School Year
JAMESTOWN - Officials with Jamestown Public Schools are getting ready for the start of the new school year, which begins for students one week from today. Jamestown School Superintendent Bret Apthorpe tells WRFA that the majority of the summer … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Appoints New Principal to Ring Elementary School
JAMESTOWN - Ring Elementary School will have a new principal when the new school year begins in July. On Wednesday the Jamestown School Board approved the appointment of Annette Miller to the position. Miller had previously served as the districts … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Budget Vote, Board Election is Tuesday
JAMESTOWN - Residents in Jamestown will vote on the district’s $86.23 million 2018-19 budget when the school polls open at noon Tuesday. In addition to the budget plan – which includes no tax increase – voters will also act on two propositions … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown School Superintendent Bret Apthorpe Discusses 2018-19 Budget
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing on Thursday, May 10, 2018. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Jamestown School Superintendent Bret Apthorpe about the proposed 2018-19 school budget that will be up for a public … [Read more...]
No Questions, Comments from Public During JPS School Budget Hearing
JAMESTOWN - No one offered comments or questions Tuesday Night during the Jamestown School Board’s public hearing regarding the proposed 2018-19 budget. The hearing, which was held at Persell Middle School auditorium, provided details on the … [Read more...]
Jamestown Voters to Act on Two Propositions in Addition to School Budget, School Board Election
JAMESTOWN - When Jamestown School District residents go to the voting booths on May 15, they not only will vote on an $86.23 million school budget and two Board of Education seats, but will also have two propositions to decide on. One proposition … [Read more...]
