The Jamestown Public Schools Safety and Security Committee presented their recommendations on improving safety at the schools to the School Board Tuesday night. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said the advisory committee and sub-committees met … [Read more...]
Options Narrowed Down for Jamestown High School’s Next Nickname
The Jamestown High School Nickname Committee has narrowed down its options for the school’s next nickname. Following a community survey and discussions with student groups at the high school, the committee will now seek input on two nicknames — … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Welcomes Rhonda Frank As New Superintendent’s Secretary, District Clerk to School Board
Jamestown Public Schools recently welcomed Rhonda Frank to serve as the Superintendent’s Secretary and District Clerk to the Board of Education. Frank succeeds Jaunita Walter, who retired in August after seven years supporting the superintendent … [Read more...]
Innovation Center at Rogers School to House BOCES Programming
The Jamestown School Board has approved a lease agreement to house BOCES programming at the Innovation Center at Rogers School. The agreement with Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES (Board of Cooperative Extension Services) will involve the … [Read more...]
Jamestown, Southwestern, Frewsburg Schools To Share Transportation Supervisor
Jamestown, Southwestern and Frewsburg school districts will share a transportation supervisor for the 2023-24 school year. The Jamestown School Board approved a contract Southwestern Central School District. Under the agreement, John Spacht … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Reviewing Policy That Would Prohibit Animals On School Grounds
The Jamestown School Board is reviewing a policy that would prohibit animals other than service dogs on school grounds. The board tabled the policy that states in part, "No live domestic animals may be brought into school district buildings or … [Read more...]
Melissa Emerson to Serve as Innovation Center Principal
Longtime Jamestown Public Schools administrator Melissa Emerson will serve as principal of the Innovation Center at Rogers School. Emerson will help oversee the development of the center’s programs as well as the classroom space that will be … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Offering Incentives to Attract New Bus Drivers
Jamestown Public Schools are offering incentives to attract new bus drivers to the district. The Jamestown School Board approved a bus driver referral, bonus, and retention program at its meeting Tuesday. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Has Put New Administrative Structure In Place
Jamestown Public Schools has put a new administrative structure in place. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker announced the restructuring to the Jamestown School Board during its reorganizational meeting Tuesday. He said the changes do not add … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Approves Plan As Part of Changing ‘Red Raider’ Nickname
The Jamestown School Board has approved a plan related to changing the high school's "Red Raider" nickname. The New York State Department of Education required the district to submit a plan by June for review and approval by the … [Read more...]
