The Jamestown School Board has approved a joint agreement between Jamestown Public Schools and Erie 2 Chautauqua Cattaraugus BOCES for a BOCES capital project. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said the total project cost for BOCES is $49 million, … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Dr. Kevin Whitaker – April 30, 2026
The public will vote on school district budgets across New York State on Tuesday, May 19. Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker stopped by our studios to provide information about what’s in the district’s proposed budget as well … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Continuing To Implement Safety & Security Committee Recommendations
Jamestown Public Schools is continuing to implement recommendations made by the Safety & Security Committee. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said there were a number of recommendations made in 2023 that have been implemented or will be … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Public Schools 2026-27 Budget Presentation – April 16, 2026
Voters across New York State go to the polls Tuesday, May 19, 2026 to vote on school district budgets. We bring you the presentation to the Jamestown School Board on the proposed 2026-27 Jamestown Public Schools budget by Assistant Superintendent of … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Public Schools Innovation Center Presentation – April 16, 2026
The Jamestown Public Schools District opened the Innovation Center at the former Rogers Elementary School in 2023. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker gave a presentation to the Jamestown School Board on the direction they’d like the Center to take in … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Approves 2026-27 JPS Budget
The Jamestown School Board has approved the proposed $120,898,274 district budget that will now go before voters to consider on May 19. The 2026-27 budget for the Jamestown Public Schools District includes no tax levy increase and the hiring of 15 … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Public Schools Mid-Year Literacy Presentation – April 9, 2026
Jamestown Public Schools Assistant Superintendent for Instruction and School Improvement Tina Sandstrom and Coordinator of Literacy Dr. Jennifer Aaron recently provided a mid-year update to the Jamestown School Board on the Kindergarten through 8 … [Read more...]
Communities To Promote Prevention Strategies During Child Abuse Prevention Month
Communities across the county will be promoting prevention strategies while advocating for children during Child Abuse Prevention Month. The Chautauqua Child Advocacy Program and the City of Jamestown were joined by Jamestown Public Schools … [Read more...]
Petitioning Process Underway For Jamestown School Board Seats
Petitions for the Jamestown School Board Election on May 19, 2026 are now available. There are three positions open on the board with the terms for Paul Abbott, John Panebianco and Christine Schnars expiring on June 30. The three candidates … [Read more...]
Proposed Jamestown Public Schools Budget Has No Tax Levy Increase
The proposed 2026-27 budget for the Jamestown Public Schools District includes no tax levy increase and the hiring of 15 new teachers. The $120,898,274 spending plan is $5 million more than the current 2025-26 budget. This is the twelfth year in a … [Read more...]
