Jamestown High School Senior Manalis Espinoza was recognized at the Jamestown School Board meeting for a recent honor she received as a member of the Puerto Rican / Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute. The Institute's purpose is to foster the … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Receives First Update on Community Navigator Program
The Jamestown School Board received its first update on the new Community Navigator program that was started this school year. The Community Navigator positions were created to help provide a connection between the district and Latino population, … [Read more...]
JPS School Board President Paul Abbott Calls on Officials to Take Action Following TX School Schooting
Jamestown School Board President Paul Abbott called for more action from elected officials on gun control in the wake of recent school shooting in Texas. Following a moment of silence for the 21 victims of the school shooting in Texas, Abbott, … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Approves $610,000 Capital Project for Persell Middle School
The Jamestown School Board approved a $610,000 capital overlay project for Persell Middle School at its meeting Wednesday night. The project was first approved in the 2021-22 school year, but the district didn't have enough funding in its accounts … [Read more...]
2022-23 Jamestown School Budget, Propositions All Pass
The 2022-23 Jamestown Public Schools Budget and propositions all passed in Tuesday's public vote. The unofficial vote had the $93.8 million spending plan passing 359 to 53. The proposition to establish a $5 million Capital Improvement Reserve fund … [Read more...]
Ballot is Set for 2022-23 Jamestown Public Schools Budget
The ballot is set for the 2022-23 Jamestown City School District Budget vote on May 17. JPS Administration and School Board held a public hearing Tuesday night at the Jamestown High School Auditorium on the $93.8 million spending plan. No one from … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Passes $93.8 Million Budget, No Tax Increase
The Jamestown School Board approved the 2022-23 School District Budget at its meeting Tuesday night. The $93,893,354 budget, which has no tax levy increase, now goes before voters for approval at the polls on Tuesday, May 17. Superintendent Dr. … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Approves Parking Lot Purchase, $5 Million Capital Reserve Fund
The Jamestown School Board has approved the purchase of a parking lot for use by Jamestown High School faculty and students. School Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said the district will pay $225,000 to purchase five parcels on Chandler Street … [Read more...]
Petitioning Process Begins for Two Jamestown School Board Seats
The petitioning process for the two Jamestown Board of Education seats that are up for election has begun. The terms for School Board members Joe Pawelski and Pat Slagle expire on June 30, 2022. The three-year term for each seat begins July 1, … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board to Vote on Purchasing Parking Lot, Establish New Capital Reserve Fund
The Jamestown School Board will consider a resolution tonight to purchase a parking lot for use by Jamestown High School faculty and students. The resolution would allow the Jamestown School District to pay $225,000 to purchase five parcels on … [Read more...]
