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JPS Superintendent Receives 5-Year Contract Renewal

May 28, 2025 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, Kevin Whitaker, Paul Abbott

Students Express Concerns About Behavior, Accountability at Jefferson Middle School

March 26, 2025 By WRFA Radio 2 Comments

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Gianni Ciancio, Jamestown School Board, Jamestown Teachers Association, Jaxon Fred, Jefferson Middle School, Kevin Whitaker, Kian Volpe, Paul Abbott, Tina Sandstrom

Jamestown Public Schools Looking At Hiring More Library Media Specialists

August 1, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, Joe Pawelski, Kevin Whitaker, Paul Abbott

Flooring Issue Adds $400,000 to Jamestown High School Capital Project

July 10, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Allyson Smith, Alyssa Catlin, Jamestown High School, Jamestown School Board, Jarren Cotter, Joseph Calimeri, Kevin Whitaker, Nina Karbacka, Paul Abbott, Young and Wright Architectural

United Way Seeking Nominations for Joseph H. Mason Award

July 1, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Joseph H. Mason Award, Paul Abbott, United Ways of Chautauqua County

Community Expresses Concern Over Recent Resignation of JPS Employee

June 26, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chloe Smith, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, Kevin Whitaker, Paul Abbott, Tamu Graham-Reinhardt

Jamestown Schools 2024-25 Budget To Be Voted On May 21

May 15, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2024-25 Jamestown School Budget, Brittnay Spry, Climate Act, Jamestown Public Schools, Paul Abbott, State Bus Incentive Program Funding, State Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, State Foundation Aid

Jamestown Public Schools’ 2024-25 Budget Approved By School Board, Goes to Public Vote on May 21

April 17, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown School Board has officially adopted a $104.5 million budget for the 2024-25 school year that will now go onto voters for final approval. The spending plan includes no increase in the tax levy. District Assistant Superintendent for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2024-25 Jamestown School Budget, Brittnay Spry, Hamburg Central School District, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, Kevin Whitaker, Paul Abbott, State Bus Incentive Program Funding, West Seneca Central School District

Jamestown Attorney Joseph Calimeri Appointed To Jamestown School Board

March 27, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown attorney Joseph Calimeri has been appointed to the Jamestown School Board. Board President Paul Abbott nominated Calimeri to fill the unexpired term of Pat Slagle. Slagle resigned from the board following his acceptance of a new position … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Frank Galeazzo, Italian American Golf Association, Jamestown School Board, Joe Pawelski, Joseph Calimeri, Nina Karbacka, Pat Slagle, Paul Abbott, Wright Calimeri PLLC

Jamestown School Board Calling On NYS To Pause Electric Bus Mandate

March 15, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown School Board is calling on New York State to pause a mandate on schools to transition to electric school buses. Board member Pat Slagle said school districts across the state are sending letters to Governor Kathy Hochul asking for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Christine Schnars, electric bus, Frank Galeazzo, Jamestown School Board, Kathy Hochul, Pat Slagle, Paul Abbott

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