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Jamestown Public Schools’ 2024-25 Budget Approved By School Board, Goes to Public Vote on May 21

April 17, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown School Board has officially adopted a $104.5 million budget for the 2024-25 school year that will now go onto voters for final approval. The spending plan includes no increase in the tax levy. District Assistant Superintendent for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2024-25 Jamestown School Budget, Brittnay Spry, Hamburg Central School District, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, Kevin Whitaker, Paul Abbott, State Bus Incentive Program Funding, West Seneca Central School District

Modified Football Returning To Jamestown Public Schools

March 28, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Modified football will be returning to the Jamestown Public Schools' athletic program. The Jamestown School Board approved funding the return of the sport. Athletic Director Ben Drake and Varsity Football Coach Tom Langworthy said bringing back … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Ben Drake, Jamestown Area Midget Football League, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, Modified football, Tom Langworthy

Petition Process For Jamestown School Board Starts Today

March 28, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Those interested in running for the Jamestown School Board can start collecting petitions today. The seats currently held by Frank Galeazzo and Nina Karbacka are up for election on May 21. There will also be an additional vacancy created by the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Board of Elections, Frank Galeazzo, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, Joseph Calimeri, New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, Nina Karbacka, Patrick Slagle, Rhonda Frank

Jamestown Attorney Joseph Calimeri Appointed To Jamestown School Board

March 27, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown attorney Joseph Calimeri has been appointed to the Jamestown School Board. Board President Paul Abbott nominated Calimeri to fill the unexpired term of Pat Slagle. Slagle resigned from the board following his acceptance of a new position … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Frank Galeazzo, Italian American Golf Association, Jamestown School Board, Joe Pawelski, Joseph Calimeri, Nina Karbacka, Pat Slagle, Paul Abbott, Wright Calimeri PLLC

[LISTEN] Community Matters – JPS Preliminary Budget Presentation – March 14, 2024

March 15, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Public Schools Assistant Superintendent for Finance & Operations Brittnay Spry presents the preliminary 2024-25 budget to the Jamestown School Board on March 12, 2024. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: 2024-25 Jamestown School Budget, Brittnay Spry, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board

Jamestown School Board Calling On NYS To Pause Electric Bus Mandate

March 15, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown School Board is calling on New York State to pause a mandate on schools to transition to electric school buses. Board member Pat Slagle said school districts across the state are sending letters to Governor Kathy Hochul asking for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Christine Schnars, electric bus, Frank Galeazzo, Jamestown School Board, Kathy Hochul, Pat Slagle, Paul Abbott

Patrick Slagle Resigns From Jamestown School Board

March 13, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Pat Slagle has resigned from the Jamestown School Board. The board voted on and accepted his resignation Tuesday night. Slagle's resignation comes following his acceptance of a new position with the New York State Court System, which has a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown School Board, New York State Court System, Pat Slagle, Paul Abbott

JHS Marching Band Director Meghan Murray Celebrated For Her 18 Years Of Service Following Resignation

February 14, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown High School Marching Band Director Meghan Murray was celebrated for her 18 years in the position as she officially resigned on Tuesday. Murray, who will continue as the JHS Director of Bands, was full of emotion as she addressed the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Frank Galeazzo, Jamestown High School Marching Band, Jamestown School Board, Meghan Murray, Paul Abbott

JPS School Board Appoints Coordinator of School Improvement and Innovation

January 29, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown School Board has approved the appointment of Jennifer Hobbs to serve as Coordinator of School Improvement & Innovation. Hobbs previously served the Warren County School District as Principal of Beaty-Warren Middle School. She … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, Jennifer Hobbs, Warren County School District

Jamestown Public Schools Students To Get April 8 Off For Eclipse

January 25, 2024 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Jamestown Public School students will get the day off to watch the eclipse on April 8. The Jamestown School Board voted to add a Superintendent's Conference Day to the schedule for April 8. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said the decision … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2024 solar eclipse, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, Kevin Whitaker

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