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Jamestown School Board To Discuss Next Round of Capital Improvement Projects

September 28, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown School Board will be discussing future Capital Improvement Projects for the district over the next few months. Young and Wright Architectural Associate Alyssa Catlin presented to the board on the possible scope and costs of projects. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Alyssa Catlin, Capital Improvement Project, Jamestown School Board, Kevin Whitaker, Young and Wright Architectural

JPS Safety & Security Committee Present Recommendations to School Board

September 27, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Public Schools Safety and Security Committee presented their recommendations on improving safety at the schools to the School Board Tuesday night. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said the advisory committee and sub-committees met … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown Public Schools Safety and Security Committee, Jamestown School Board, Kevin Whitaker

Options Narrowed Down for Jamestown High School’s Next Nickname

September 14, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown High School Nickname Committee has narrowed down its options for the school’s next nickname. Following a community survey and discussions with student groups at the high school, the committee will now seek input on two nicknames — … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Ben Drake, Jamestown High School, Jamestown High School Nickname Committee, Jamestown School Board

Jamestown Public Schools Welcomes Rhonda Frank As New Superintendent’s Secretary, District Clerk to School Board

September 13, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Public Schools recently welcomed Rhonda Frank to serve as the Superintendent’s Secretary and District Clerk to the Board of Education. Frank succeeds Jaunita Walter, who retired in August after seven years supporting the superintendent … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, Jaunita Walter, Rhonda Frank

Innovation Center at Rogers School to House BOCES Programming

August 31, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown School Board has approved a lease agreement to house BOCES programming at the Innovation Center at Rogers School. The agreement with Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES (Board of Cooperative Extension Services) will involve the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bloom Program at Rogers, Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES, Innovation Center at R.R. Rogers School, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, Love Elementary School, Patrick Langworthy

Jamestown, Southwestern, Frewsburg Schools To Share Transportation Supervisor

August 31, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown, Southwestern and Frewsburg school districts will share a transportation supervisor for the 2023-24 school year. The Jamestown School Board approved a contract Southwestern Central School District. Under the agreement, John Spacht … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES, Frewsburg Central School District, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, John Spacht, Roger Bingham Jr., Southwestern Central School District

Jamestown School Board Reviewing Policy That Would Prohibit Animals On School Grounds

August 30, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown School Board is reviewing a policy that would prohibit animals other than service dogs on school grounds. The board tabled the policy that states in part, "No live domestic animals may be brought into school district buildings or … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown School Board, Joe Pawelski, Martin Road Sports Complex, Patrick Slagle, Paul Abbott

Melissa Emerson to Serve as Innovation Center Principal

August 18, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Longtime Jamestown Public Schools administrator Melissa Emerson will serve as principal of the Innovation Center at Rogers School. Emerson will help oversee the development of the center’s programs as well as the classroom space that will be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Ericka Alm, Fletcher Elementary School, Innovation Center at R.R. Rogers School, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, Melissa Emerson, Rogers Elementary School, Warren County School District, Washington Middle School

Jamestown Public Schools Offering Incentives to Attract New Bus Drivers

July 14, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Public Schools are offering incentives to attract new bus drivers to the district. The Jamestown School Board approved a bus driver referral, bonus, and retention program at its meeting Tuesday. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said … [Read more...]

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

Jamestown Public Schools Has Put New Administrative Structure In Place

July 13, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Public Schools has put a new administrative structure in place. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker announced the restructuring to the Jamestown School Board during its reorganizational meeting Tuesday. He said the changes do not add … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Brittnay Spry, Denise Pusateri, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, Jessie Joy, Kevin Whitaker, Kristin Alexander, Maureen Kessler, Michelle McDowell, Tamu Graham-Reinhardt, Tina Sandstrom

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