A State Comptroller's report found that Jamestown Public Schools kept more money in fund balance and reserves than statutes allowed, thus keeping property taxes higher than necessary. The report, which covered July 1, 2018 through April 14, 2022, … [Read more...]
COVID Keeps Jamestown Schools on State Ed’s “Targeted for Improvement” List
The Jamestown Public Schools district, including three schools in the district, have been assigned a "targeted for improvement" designation by New York State. JPS Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said the State Department of Education initially … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools New Dress Code Policy Addresses Equity
The Jamestown School Board approved a new dress code policy that aims to promote diversity, prevent discrimination, and assure equity. Chief Information Officer Jessie Joy said the Code of Conduct is reviewed annually as required by state law. She … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Appoints New Public Relations Specialists, Says Good-Bye to Retiring Communications Coordinator
Jamestown Public Schools has announced the appointment of a new Public Relations Specialist as they also say goodbye to their longtime Communications Coordinator. The Jamestown School Board approved the appointment of Cameron Hurst as the new … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Passes District-Wide Safety Plan
The Jamestown School Board passed a new district-wide safety plan at its meeting Tuesday. New York State requires all school districts adopt a safety plan. School Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said School Safety Advisor Brad Meyers did … [Read more...]
Attendance, Grades Up for Students Referred to JPS Community Navigators
Attendance and course grades went up for students referred to Community Navigators in the Jamestown Public Schools District. Community Navigator Carmen Perez and JPS Coordinator of Student Support Services and Equity Tamu Graham-Reinhardt … [Read more...]
JPS School Board Approves Raising Substitute Bus Driver Pay
The Jamestown School Board has approved increasing substitute bus driver pay. Effective August 30, the rates of pay will now be $19 a hour for a regular substitute and $21 an hour for a retired substitute. School Superintendent Dr. Kevin … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Approves Appointment of New HR Director
The Jamestown Board of Education has approved the appointment of Renee Garrett as the new Director of Human Resources. Mrs. Garrett will take over the position from John Panebianco, who is retiring. Most recently, Mrs. Garrett was … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Approves Moving Forward with Vision Zero Traffic Safety Strategy
Jamestown City Council has approved the city moving forward with a pedestrian and traffic safety strategy. Mayor Eddie Sundquist said the city is applying for a federal grant to help create the Vision Zero Plan for the city, "It is essentially an … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Approves Traci Thompson as new Persell Middle School Principal
The Jamestown School Board approved Traci Thompson as the new Persell Middle School principal at last night’s meeting. Mrs. Thompson takes over the position from Dr. Mike McElrath who retired this year. JPS Chief of Schools Tina Sandstrom said … [Read more...]
