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JPS School Board President Paul Abbott Calls on Officials to Take Action Following TX School Schooting

June 8, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown School Board President Paul Abbott called for more action from elected officials on gun control in the wake of recent school shooting in Texas. Following a moment of silence for the 21 victims of the school shooting in Texas, Abbott, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Brad Meyers, Buffalo Mass Shooting, Jamestown School Board, Kevin Whitaker, Paul Abbott, Ring Elementary School, School Resource Officer

City, Jamestown Schools Proposing Shared Services Agreement to Plow Sidewalks

June 7, 2022 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist and the Jamestown Public Schools District are proposing a shared services plan to keep sidewalks clear of snow during the winter. Sundquist, with School Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker, presented the proposed plan … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Eddie Sundquist, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Public Works, Jamestown Public Schools, Jeff Russell, Kevin Whitaker

2022-23 Jamestown School Budget, Propositions All Pass

May 18, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2022-23 Jamestown School Budget, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, Joe Pawelski, Kevin Whitaker, Pat Slagle

[LISTEN] Community Matters – Dr. Kevin Whitaker – May 5, 2022

May 6, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: 2022-23 School Budget, Jamestown Public Schools, Kevin Whitaker

Jamestown School Board Passes $93.8 Million Budget, No Tax Increase

April 20, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2022-23 Jamestown School Budget, Bret Apthorpe, Jamestown School Board, Kevin Whitaker, Leecroft Clarke

Jamestown School Board Approves Parking Lot Purchase, $5 Million Capital Reserve Fund

March 23, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2022-23 Jamestown School Budget, First Lutheran Church, Jamestown High School, Jamestown School Board, Kevin Whitaker

St. Luke’s Episcopal Moving Forward on Refugee Resettlement Initiative

March 9, 2022 By WRFA Radio 2 Comments

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Beth Litton, Jamestown Community Learning Council, Journey's End, Kevin Whitaker, Luke Fodor, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

Jamestown Public Schools Proposed Budget Includes 40 New Positions, No Tax Levy Increase

March 2, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2022-23 Jamestown School Budget, 2022-23 School Budget, Brittnay Spry, COVID-19, Jamestown Public Schools, Joe Pawelski, Kevin Whitaker, Maisto v. New York, Pat Slagle, Shelly Leathers, Small Cities Lawsuit

Masks are Optional in Jamestown Public Schools Starting Wednesday

March 2, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Government, Chautauqua County Health Department, COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccination, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, Kathy Hochul, Kevin Whitaker, New York State Department of Health, Universal mask requirements

Jamestown Public Schools Sending COVID-19 Tests Home Ahead of Winter Break

February 16, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Christine Schnars, COVID-19 tests, Jamestown Public Schools, Kathy Hochul, Kevin Whitaker

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