JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown School board has started the process of preparing for the district's 2016-17 budget. According to a recent article in the Jamestown Post-Journal, the school board met on Tuesday night to begin planning for how it will … [Read more...]
State Audit Finds Jamestown Schools Needs Improved Budgeting
JAMESTOWN - A recent audit by the state Comptroller’s office is shedding further light on the Jamestown School Districts financial problems. The audit, which was released last Friday, covers the time period between July 1, 2011 through April 13, … [Read more...]
District Code of Conduct Highlights Jamestown School Board Meeting
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Board of Education will hold a meeting tonight at 7 p.m. inside the school administration building on Martin Road. Among the items to be acted on tonight is a revised version of the District Code of Conduct. The meeting is … [Read more...]
DiMaio Named President of State Small City Schools Association
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown School Board President Joe DiMaio is the new leader of a statewide group who’s goal is to look out for the interests of small city school districts. DiMaio was recently elected President of the New York State Association of … [Read more...]
Two Candidates Running for JPS Board of Education on May 19
JAMESTOWN - There are two seats up for vote in this year’s board of education elections in the Jamestown school district, but residents won’t have much of a choice in who they select with only two names appearing on this year’s ballot. Jamestown … [Read more...]
Public Hearing on Jamestown School Budget is Tuesday Night
JAMESTOWN - Residents wanting to learn more details about the proposed Jamestown School budget for 2015-16 school year will want to attend a public hearing tonight. Jamestown School officials will hold a Public Hearing regarding the proposed … [Read more...]
JPS Board Member Laurel Lucas Won’t Seek Fifth Term, Nina Karbacka Likely Replacement
JAMESTOWN - Even though the school elections and related budget votes are still nearly two weeks away, it’s already known that the Jamestown School Board will have a new member when the new session begins in July. Current board member Laurel Lucas … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Jamestown School Board Approves $77.6 M Budget
Budget Includes 16 Position Cuts and 1.5 Percent Tax Increase JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown School Board has approved a $77.6M budget that cuts 16 positions and includes a 1.5 percent tax increase. The board voted on the spending plan Tuesday … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board to Continue Budget Deliberation Tuesday Night
JAMESTOWN - The budget process continues for Jamestown school officials, who will be meeting Tuesday discuss and possibly finalize a $77.6 million spending plan for next year. The deadline for the school board to approve a final budget is April … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Public Schools Budget Recap
Originally airing Thursday, April 16, 2015. WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample provides a recap of the 2015-16 budget process for the Jamestown Public Schools District in Jamestown, NY. School officials are considering a $77.6 million … [Read more...]
