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[LISTEN] Community Matters – JPS Preliminary Budget Presentation – March 14, 2024

March 15, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Public Schools Assistant Superintendent for Finance & Operations Brittnay Spry presents the preliminary 2024-25 budget to the Jamestown School Board on March 12, 2024. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: 2024-25 Jamestown School Budget, Brittnay Spry, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board

Initial 2024-25 Jamestown Public Schools Budget Has No Tax Levy Increase

March 14, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The initial 2024-25 Jamestown Public Schools District Budget has no increase in the tax levy. District Assistant Superintendent for Finance & Operations Brittnay Spry presented the preliminary budget to the Jamestown School Board Tuesday … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2024-25 Jamestown School Budget, Brittnay Spry, electric bus, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown Red Raiders, State Foundation Aid

JPD Conducting Training at Jamestown High School on Feb. 21

February 21, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Public Schools and Jamestown Police will have a training exercise at the high school today between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. JPD and the SWAT team will be conducting the exercise. The district said that community members may see police … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown High School, Jamestown Police Department, Jamestown Public Schools

JPS School Board Appoints Coordinator of School Improvement and Innovation

January 29, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown School Board has approved the appointment of Jennifer Hobbs to serve as Coordinator of School Improvement & Innovation. Hobbs previously served the Warren County School District as Principal of Beaty-Warren Middle School. She … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, Jennifer Hobbs, Warren County School District

Gov. Hochul’s Proposed State Budget Cuts Foundation Aid Over $400 Million For Schools

January 25, 2024 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Governor Kathy Hochul's proposed state budget cuts Foundation Aid to nearly every school district in the state, including Jamestown. According to a press release by the New York State United Teachers, Jamestown Public Schools' Foundation Aid would … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bemus Point Central School District, Falconer Central School District, Frewsburg Central School District, Jamestown Public Schools, Kathy Hochul, Kevin Whitaker, New York State Budget, New York State United Teachers Union, Panama Central School, Southwestern Central School District, State Foundation Aid

Jamestown Public Schools Students To Get April 8 Off For Eclipse

January 25, 2024 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Jamestown Public School students will get the day off to watch the eclipse on April 8. The Jamestown School Board voted to add a Superintendent's Conference Day to the schedule for April 8. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said the decision … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2024 solar eclipse, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, Kevin Whitaker

Jamestown Public Schools Being Sued Following Student Injury In A Gym Class

January 12, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The mother of a student who was injured during a gym class activity is suing Jamestown Public Schools. The filing in Chautauqua County State Supreme Court by Attorney Carey Beyer, who is representing Lindsey Bloomberg, is seeking a restraining … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Carey Beyer, Chautauqua County Supreme Court, Jamestown High School, Jamestown Public Schools, Lindsey Bloomberg, Scott Shawley

Jamestown High School Students Raise Over $8,000 in Penny Wars

January 3, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown High School students broke a 20-year old fundraising record with over $8,000 raised in its annual “Penny Wars.” The annual fundraising competition between classes at JHS resulted in $8,040.48 being raised for Jamestown Public Schools … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown High School, Jamestown Public Schools, Johnny LaMancuso, Landon Tota, Penny Wars

Voters Pass JPS Capital Improvement Project

December 13, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Public Schools' $126 million Capital Improvement Project passed with 89% of the vote. The project needed 60% approval in order to pass. There were 379 yes votes and 46 no votes. The project, which will have tax impact to local … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown Public Schools Capital Project

Vote on Jamestown Public Schools’ $126 Million Capital Improvement Project Today

December 12, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The public vote on Jamestown Public Schools' Capital Improvement Project takes place today. Voting on the $126 million project starts at noon and goes until 9:00 p.m. tonight. Registered voters in the Jamestown Public Schools district may vote at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Brittnay Spry, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown Public Schools Capital Project

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