JAMESTOWN - The President of the Jamestown School Board says he was pleased with the first ever community forum designed to let residents offer their input into the districts annual spending. On Tuesday night, more than 20 people attended the … [Read more...]
Four Individuals, Including School Board President, Comment During Public Hearing on Veteran Tax Exemption
Just four people spoke during last night’s public hearing hosted by the Jamestown School Board regarding the potential Alternative Veterans’ Exemption Tuesday Night at Washington Middle School. The exemptions, which were recently approved by … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: JPS BOE Honors Kathman During his Final Board Meeting
JAMESTOWN - It was a bittersweat board meeting last night for the Jamestown Board of Education.Tuesday’s school board meeting was the final board meeting for outgoing superintendent Deke Kathman, who will be retiring at the end of this month. In … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Jamestown School Board Appoints Tim Mains as Next Superintendent
JAMESTOWN - Members of the Jamestown School Board have finalized and approved their selection for the district’s next school superintendent. Newly appointed Jamestown School Superintendent Tim Mains, addressed the Jamestown school board and others … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Jamestown School Budget is Approved, Bemus Point Budget Fails
All but one of the 18 school districts in Chautauqua County saw their 2013-2014 spending plans approved by the public on Tuesday. Residents in the city of Jamestown have given the thumbs up to the 2013-2014 budget presented by school administration … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: JPS Budget Vote and School Board Election is Today
JAMESTOWN - The 2013 School elections are set to take place today across New York State, including 18 school districts here in Chautauqua County. In Jamestown, residents will be voting on a $73,370,000 school budget with no increase to the tax levy … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: JPS Officials See Light Attendance at Budget Hearing
JAMESTOWN - Just three members of the public – all of whom were representing the press – attended Tuesday night’s public hearing on the 2013-2014 Jamestown School Budget at Percell Middle School. The $75,370,000 spending plan calls for no increase … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Three Individuals Vying for Two Jamestown School Board Seats
Three individuals will be vying for two seats on the Jamestown Board of Education when the annual election takes place in two weeks. According the district clerk, both School Board President Joe DiMaio and current board member Patrick Slagle will be … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: JPS Board Presidents Comments on Recently Approved Budget
JAMESTOWN - As first reported Wednesday, the Jamestown School board has approved a $75,350,000 budget for next school year that includes no increase to the district tax levy and calls for no layoffs of current teachers. However, the budget does … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: JPS Approves Committees Charged with Helping to Select Superintendent
JAMESTOWN - The effort to hire a new superintendent for Jamestown Public Schools is moving forward.On Tuesday night, the school board approved the appointment of more than 50 individuals from the school and the community to serve on six different … [Read more...]
