Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker has had his contract renewed another five years. The Jamestown School Board voted on the amended contract at their May 21, 2025 meeting. They had previously amended Whitaker’s contract in … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Kevin Whitaker – May 15, 2025
Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker discusses the proposed 2025-26 district budget. … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Approves $115.8 Million 2025-26 Budget
The Jamestown School Board has officially adopted a $115.8 million budget for the 2025-26 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...]
Small Cities School District Lawsuit Receives Donation
New York State Association of Small Cities School Districts Inc. has donated $10,000 to the eight school districts still looking for resolution to their lawsuit against New York State. Jamestown Public Schools is part of the group that entered … [Read more...]
Students Express Concerns About Behavior, Accountability at Jefferson Middle School
Several students expressed concerns about student behavior and lack of accountability by Jefferson Middle School administration to the Jamestown School Board Tuesday night. 8th Grader Gianni Ciancio relayed how he had been attacked by another … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Being Sued For Allegedly Being Negligent In Preventing Bullying
A parent is suing the Jamestown Public Schools District for allegedly being negligent in protecting its students from bullying. Tammy Hagga, who is the parent of J.H., alleges that her daughter was “bullied, harassed, discriminated against, and … [Read more...]
Proposed Jamestown School Budget Has No Tax Increase, Hires 14 Teachers
The proposed 2025-26 Jamestown Public Schools District budget has no tax increase and the addition of 14 teachers. The Jamestown School Board heard the details of the preliminary budget from District Assistant Superintendent for Finance & … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Working To Attract Student Teachers
The Jamestown Public Schools district is hoping a new transportation program will help bring student teachers to the district. The Jamestown School Board recently approved the use of a district school bus to transport student teachers from SUNY … [Read more...]
City, School District Discuss Guardrail Options For Persell Middle School
Costs to put a guardrail up by Persell Middle School could now be $27,000 to $30,000. City Council Public Safety Chair Jeff Russell shared that update at Council’s work session Monday night. He said Mayor Kim Ecklund and Acting Public Works … [Read more...]
Immigration Enforcement Agents Are Actively Carrying Out Targeted Deportations in WNY
Immigration enforcement agents are in Western New York, including Chautauqua County, carrying out targeted deportations. Congressman Nick Langworthy held a press briefing after meeting with ICE officials (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) … [Read more...]
