Longtime Jamestown School Board member Christine Schnars has been installed as President of the New York State School Boards Association. School Board President Paul Abbott said, “The New York State School Boards Association is one of the largest … [Read more...]
Former Coach, Teacher, JPS Board Member Joe DiMaio Is Being Remembered
Former teacher, football coach, and Jamestown School Board member Joe DiMaio is being remembered after he died Monday, November 17. DiMaio was 78 years old. A 1965 graduate of Jamestown High School, DiMaio served as a health teacher in the … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Approves New Contract With Jamestown Teachers’ Association
A new contract has been approved between Jamestown Public Schools and the Jamestown Teachers' Association. The Jamestown School Board unanimously approved the contract that runs July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028. It includes salary increases … [Read more...]
JPS Superintendent Receives 5-Year Contract Renewal
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...]
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 Looking At Hiring More Library Media Specialists
The Jamestown School Board President is calling on the district to hire new library media specialists for their elementary schools. Board President Paul Abbott said he and Board Vice President Joe Pawelski have met with Superintendent Dr. Kevin … [Read more...]
Flooring Issue Adds $400,000 to Jamestown High School Capital Project
A flooring issue in Jamestown High School has led to the need to spend an additional $400,000 on the capital project. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said there was a discrepancy between the architectural drawings from the 1930s and what … [Read more...]
United Way Seeking Nominations for Joseph H. Mason Award
The United Ways of Chautauqua County are currently seeking nominations for the 2024 Joseph H. Mason Award. The award recognizes the community service of a local union member. Now in its 43rd year, the Joseph H. Mason Award and “Salute to Labor” … [Read more...]
Community Expresses Concern Over Recent Resignation of JPS Employee
A group of African-Americans are expressing their concern over the recent resignation of a Jamestown Public Schools employee. Pastor Chloe Smith spoke on behalf of a dozen community members at the Jamestown School Board meeting Tuesday night. She … [Read more...]
Jamestown Schools 2024-25 Budget To Be Voted On May 21
The Jamestown Public Schools District has made its final presentation on the proposed $104 million 2024-25 budget ahead of the budget vote on May 21. The budget has no tax levy increase and a $2.9 million increase in State Foundation … [Read more...]
