The 2022-23 Jamestown Public Schools Budget and propositions all passed in Tuesday's public vote. The unofficial vote had the $93.8 million spending plan passing 359 to 53. The proposition to establish a $5 million Capital Improvement Reserve fund … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Dr. Kevin Whitaker – May 5, 2022
WRFARadio · Community Matters - Kevin Whitaker - May 5, 2022 WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker about the 2022-23 School Budget that's up for a vote on May 17th as well as other items on … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Passes $93.8 Million Budget, No Tax Increase
The Jamestown School Board approved the 2022-23 School District Budget at its meeting Tuesday night. The $93,893,354 budget, which has no tax levy increase, now goes before voters for approval at the polls on Tuesday, May 17. Superintendent Dr. … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Approves Parking Lot Purchase, $5 Million Capital Reserve Fund
The Jamestown School Board has approved the purchase of a parking lot for use by Jamestown High School faculty and students. School Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said the district will pay $225,000 to purchase five parcels on Chandler Street … [Read more...]
St. Luke’s Episcopal Moving Forward on Refugee Resettlement Initiative
Saint Luke's Episcopal Church is moving forward with an initiative to bring refugees to Jamestown. Church Pastor Luke Fodor said Saint Luke's took hold of the initiative following a meeting held last Fall to gauge interest in Jamestown becoming a … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Proposed Budget Includes 40 New Positions, No Tax Levy Increase
Jamestown Public Schools' proposed 2022-23 budget includes hiring 40 additional staff members and no tax levy increase. District Director of Budgets and Finance Brittnay Spry presented the budget to the board of education at a workshop Tuesday. … [Read more...]
Masks are Optional in Jamestown Public Schools Starting Wednesday
Jamestown Public Schools staff and students will not be required to wear masks in school starting Wednesday, March 2. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said, following the updated guidance from Governor Kathy Hochul, Chautauqua County government … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Sending COVID-19 Tests Home Ahead of Winter Break
Jamestown Public Schools are preparing to send COVID-19 test kits home with students ahead of winter break. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker updated the school board, saying Governor Kathy Hochul asked schools to distribute the tests prior to … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Approves New JHS Mascot
The Jamestown School Board unanimously approved the "big, red cat" as the new Jamestown High School mascot. The new mascot is a nod to JHS history as the first mascot appeared in 1948 as a red, big cat. The Jamestown Board of Education voted to … [Read more...]
JPS Looking at Adding a Second School Resource Officer
Jamestown Public Schools will be looking at adding another School Resource Officer who would provide support district wide. School Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said the current School Resource Officer assigned to the High School acts in a … [Read more...]
