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Cameras Installed on JPS Buses To Catch Motorists Who Pass Illegally

November 28, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A new camera system has been installed on Jamestown Public School buses to catch motorists who pass stopped buses. The safety initiative is a partnership with local law enforcement and BusPatrol. AI-powered stop-arm cameras detect the license … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: BusPatrol, Eddie Sundquist, Jamestown Public Schools, National Association of State Director of Pupil Transportation, New York State Department of Motor Vehicles

[LISTEN] Community Matters – Kevin Whitaker – November 23, 2023

November 27, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker goes into detail on the upcoming Capital Improvements Project vote that will take place on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Capital Improvement Project, Jamestown Public Schools, Kevin Whitaker

JCC Foundations Honors Donna Beal With 2023 John D. Hamilton Award

November 13, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Community College Foundation has honored Donna Beal as its 2023 John D. Hamilton Award recipient. The Hamilton Award was established in 1995 to recognize individuals whose contributions exemplify those of Hamilton, a past president … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Donna Beal, First Presbyterian Church, Jamestown Community College Foundation, Jamestown Public Schools, John D. Hamilton Award, National Association of Education Administrators, New York State Community College Trustees, New York State Personnel Administrators, New York State Public Relations Board, St. Susan Center, UPMC Chautauqua

JPS Officials Clarify Information Following Fight at the High School

November 8, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Public School officials are clarifying details following a large fight at Jamestown High School Tuesday morning. District Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker and School Board President Paul Abbott sent a joint press release to the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown High School, Jamestown Police Department, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, Kevin Whitaker, Paul Abbott, School Resource Officer

Jamestown Public Schools Announces Inclement Weather Closing, Delay Procedures

November 6, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Public Schools has announced procedures for school closures and delays when it comes to bad weather. Delays or closures will be announced on area radio and television stations, as well as posted to the district's Facebook page and X … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Public Schools

[LISTEN] Community Matters – JPS Capital Improvements Project Presentation – October 26, 2023

October 30, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown School Board heard a Capital Improvements Project presentation at its meeting on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Capital Improvement Project, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board

Jamestown School Board Approves 0% Tax Impact, $126 Million Capital Improvement Project

October 25, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown School Board has approved a no-tax impact, five-year, $126 million dollar Capital Improvement Project. The project will be presented to community members for a vote on Tuesday, December 12. The project will have no local tax … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Capital Improvement Project, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, Rhonda Frank

Sidewalk Plowing Program For Jamestown Public Schools Moving Forward This Winter

October 24, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A sidewalk plowing program between the City of Jamestown and Jamestown Public Schools will move forward this winter. Interim DPW and Parks Director Mark Roetzer informed City Council that the two new sidewalk plows that the school district … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2024 City Budget, American Rescue Plan, City of Jamestown, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Public Works, Jamestown Fire Department, Jamestown Parks Recreation and Conservation Department, Jamestown Police Department, Jamestown Public Schools, Mark Roetzer

Jamestown Public Schools Has A New Policy For Animals on School Grounds

October 12, 2023 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Jamestown Public Schools have a new animal policy when it comes to school grounds. The Jamestown School Board passed an update to the policy at its meeting Tuesday night. Board President Paul Abbott said he's pleased with how the policy was … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Altria, audit, Buffamante Whipple and Buttafaro, City Code, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, Juul Labs Inc., Kevin Whitaker, Paul Abbott, Vaping

Weapons Detection System To Be Piloted at JHS Varsity Football Game

October 11, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Public Schools will be testing a weapons detector system at the Jamestown High School football game this Friday. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said the district is renting the open gate system equipment from Chautauqua Institution, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Institution, Jamestown High School football, Jamestown Public Schools, Kevin Whitaker, weapons detector system

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