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JPS School Board President Paul Abbott Calls on Officials to Take Action Following TX School Schooting

June 8, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Brad Meyers, Buffalo Mass Shooting, Jamestown School Board, Kevin Whitaker, Paul Abbott, Ring Elementary School, School Resource Officer

Jamestown School Board Approves $610,000 Capital Project for Persell Middle School

May 19, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: capital improvement reserve fund, Jamestown School Board, Joe Pawelski, Pat Slagle, Paul Abbott, Persell Middle School

2022-23 Jamestown School Budget, Propositions All Pass

May 18, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2022-23 Jamestown School Budget, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, Joe Pawelski, Kevin Whitaker, Pat Slagle

Ballot is Set for 2022-23 Jamestown Public Schools Budget

May 11, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2022-23 Jamestown School Budget, Brittnay Spry, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board

Jamestown School Board Passes $93.8 Million Budget, No Tax Increase

April 20, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2022-23 Jamestown School Budget, Bret Apthorpe, Jamestown School Board, Kevin Whitaker, Leecroft Clarke

Jamestown School Board Approves Parking Lot Purchase, $5 Million Capital Reserve Fund

March 23, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2022-23 Jamestown School Budget, First Lutheran Church, Jamestown High School, Jamestown School Board, Kevin Whitaker

Petitioning Process Begins for Two Jamestown School Board Seats

March 23, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2022-23 Jamestown School Budget, Chautauqua County Board of Elections, Jamestown Board of Education, Jamestown School Board, Jaunita Walter, Joe Pawelski, Pat Slagle

Jamestown School Board to Vote on Purchasing Parking Lot, Establish New Capital Reserve Fund

March 22, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2022-23 Jamestown School Budget, Jamestown School Board, Jamestown School District

[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Public Schools 2022-23 Budget Presentation – March 10, 2022

March 11, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Listen to the Jamestown Public Schools' proposed 2022-23 budget presentation to the Jamestown School Board on March 1, 2022. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: 2022-23 Jamestown School Budget, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board

Masks are Optional in Jamestown Public Schools Starting Wednesday

March 2, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Public Schools staff and students will not be required to wear masks in school starting Wednesday, March 2. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said, following the updated guidance from Governor Kathy Hochul, Chautauqua County government … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Government, Chautauqua County Health Department, COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccination, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, Kathy Hochul, Kevin Whitaker, New York State Department of Health, Universal mask requirements

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