The Jamestown School Board has welcomed two new ex-officio members. Jamestown High School seniors Olivia Anderson and Alyvia Remington will serve as student members of the board of education during the 2025-26 school year. The students’ … [Read more...]
New Teachers, Student Teachers Hired By Jamestown Public Schools To Get Sign-On Bonus
The Jamestown School Board has approved sign-on bonuses for student teachers who get hired by the district. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said there are now sign-on bonuses for new teachers as well, especially those who fill openings in high … [Read more...]
Law Firm Representing School Districts In Small Cities Lawsuit To Present To Jamestown School Board
The Jamestown School Board has approved having the law firm representing districts that are part of the Small Cities Lawsuit against New York State present to the board in October. Biggerstaff law offices will give an update as to where the … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board President Paul Abbott Receives State Recognition
Jamestown School Board President Paul Abbott has been recognized by the New York State School Boards Association. Fellow Board Member and New York State School Boards Association President Christine Schnars presented Abbott with the Board Lifetime … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Public Schools Budget & Prendergast Library Tax Info – May 14, 2026
The Jamestown School Board held a public hearing May 12 on the proposed 2026-27 School Budget. We’ll hear that presentation by District Assistant Superintendent for Finance & Operations Brittnay Spry as well as a presentation by James Prendergast … [Read more...]
One New Candidate, Two Incumbents Running For Three Seats On Jamestown School Board
One new candidate has filed petitions to run for Jamestown School Board. Carmela Proctor is seeking her first term on the Board of Education. A lifelong resident, Proctor retired from Jamestown Public Schools in 2016 after spending 18 years as … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Approves Capital Project Agreement With BOCES
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 – 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...]
