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...]
JPS Superintendent Wants Guardrail Reinstalled Near Persell Middle School
Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent agrees that a guardrail should be reinstalled near Persell Middle School. Dr. Kevin Whitaker said he's willing to do whatever necessary for the safety of children, "I 100% believe there should be guardrails, … [Read more...]
City Council Members Calling For Guide Rail To Be Replaced By Persell Middle School
Jamestown City Council members are calling for a guiderail to be reinstalled at an intersection near Persell Middle School. The guiderail was removed when the intersection of Baker Street and Hazeltine Avenue was reconfigured in 2024. Public … [Read more...]
JHS Construction Continuing, Pool To Reopen in November
Construction is continuing at Jamestown High School with plans for the pool to reopen in November. Jamestown High School is undergoing a $20 million capital improvement plan. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said work is continuing on … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Honor Dennis Webster With ‘Friend of Education’ Award
The Jamestown School Board and Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker recognized longtime local media member Dennis Webster with a “Friend of Education” Award during Tuesday's board meeting. Webster, a 1972 JHS graduate, spent roughly a half-century as … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Dr. Kevin Whitaker – August 22, 2024
As the start of a new school year looms, we sit down with Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker to discuss what's in store for the 2024-25 year. … [Read more...]
Post-Pandemic Attendance, Chronic Absenteeism Rates Improving in Jamestown Schools
Post-Pandemic attendance and chronic absenteeism in Jamestown Public Schools is improving. JPS Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker, presenting to the Jamestown School Board, said the average daily attendance is dramatically up since 2020, "And … [Read more...]
