Jamestown Public Schools is recognizing Administrator Jessie Joy as she retires after more than 30 years in the district. Joy, who was the Executive Director of Information and Student Services, has retired effective August 12, 2026 after 33 … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Mourning The Loss Of Tony Dolce
The Jamestown Public Schools family is mourning the loss of Tony Dolce, a longtime Jamestown High School teacher, coach, musician, and student organization advisor. Beloved by students and colleagues during his nearly four decades of affiliation … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Approves $260,000 To Remedy Issues Found In JHS Kitchen Construction Project
The Jamestown School Board has approved a $260,000 construction change order after sanitary line and floor condition issues were found during the Jamestown High School kitchen construction project. Young and Wright Architectural’s Richard Krouse … [Read more...]
New Teachers, Student Teachers Hired By Jamestown Public Schools To Get Sign-On Bonus
The Jamestown School Board has approved sign-on bonuses for student teachers who get hired by the district. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said there are now sign-on bonuses for new teachers as well, especially those who fill openings in high … [Read more...]
Law Firm Representing School Districts In Small Cities Lawsuit To Present To Jamestown School Board
The Jamestown School Board has approved having the law firm representing districts that are part of the Small Cities Lawsuit against New York State present to the board in October. Biggerstaff law offices will give an update as to where the … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Recognizes Arrick Davis With Inaugural Pillar Of The Year Award
Jamestown Public Schools has honored longtime employee and coach Arrick Davis with its inaugural Pillar of the Year Award. Davis, who serves as the Home/School Coordinator for Jamestown High School's Fashano Technical Academy, was selected as the … [Read more...]
Five Year Delay For Electric School Bus Mandate Included in NYS Budget Bill
A bill authorizing a five-year delay in New York’s Electric School Bus Mandate will be included in the state budget bill. State Senator George Borrello voted for the bill saying it is a breakthrough in his years-long efforts to relieve what he … [Read more...]
Electric School Bus Mandate May Get Delayed As Part Of NYS Budget
Language in the state budget would delay the electric school bus mandate for New York school districts. The Syracuse Post Standard reports the language would move the purchase-only-zero-emission deadline to 2032 and full fleet conversion to 2040. … [Read more...]
Jamestown High School’s New Cafeteria Is Officially Open
Jamestown High School’s new cafeteria has been officially opened. The cafeteria underwent a complete remodel as part of the multi-year capital project at the high school. Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker joked during … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Approves Capital Project Agreement With BOCES
The Jamestown School Board has approved a joint agreement between Jamestown Public Schools and Erie 2 Chautauqua Cattaraugus BOCES for a BOCES capital project. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said the total project cost for BOCES is $49 million, … [Read more...]
