A former Jamestown High School student has been recognized by the New York State School Board Association. Bryce Stone, who graduated in June 2026, was presented the Association’s Tomorrow's Leaders Today Award at the Jamestown School Board … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Approves JPS Safety And Security Plan
The Jamestown School Board has approved the Jamestown Public Schools’ Safety & Security Plan. JPS School Safety Advisor Brad Meyers said there were no substantial changes to the building level safety plan from 2025 to this year as far as New … [Read more...]
Law Firm Representing School Districts In Small Cities Lawsuit To Present To Jamestown School Board
The Jamestown School Board has approved having the law firm representing districts that are part of the Small Cities Lawsuit against New York State present to the board in October. Biggerstaff law offices will give an update as to where the … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board President Paul Abbott Receives State Recognition
Jamestown School Board President Paul Abbott has been recognized by the New York State School Boards Association. Fellow Board Member and New York State School Boards Association President Christine Schnars presented Abbott with the Board Lifetime … [Read more...]
Voters Approve Jamestown, Southwestern School District Budgets
Voters approved the Jamestown Public Schools budget and all propositions on the ballot. The $120,898,274 2026-27 school budget passed 374 to 92 and a proposition to sell district property at 240 Harrison Street to the Jamestown Board of Public … [Read more...]
Voters Across NYS To Vote On School District Budgets And More
Voters go to the polls across New York State today to vote on school budget proposals and more. In the Jamestown Public Schools District, voters will consider a proposed $120,898,274 district budget for the 2026-27 school year. The budget includes … [Read more...]
One New Candidate, Two Incumbents Running For Three Seats On Jamestown School Board
One new candidate has filed petitions to run for Jamestown School Board. Carmela Proctor is seeking her first term on the Board of Education. A lifelong resident, Proctor retired from Jamestown Public Schools in 2016 after spending 18 years as … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Continuing To Implement Safety & Security Committee Recommendations
Jamestown Public Schools is continuing to implement recommendations made by the Safety & Security Committee. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said there were a number of recommendations made in 2023 that have been implemented or will be … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Approves 2026-27 JPS Budget
The Jamestown School Board has approved the proposed $120,898,274 district budget that will now go before voters to consider on May 19. The 2026-27 budget for the Jamestown Public Schools District includes no tax levy increase and the hiring of 15 … [Read more...]
Petitioning Process Underway For Jamestown School Board Seats
Petitions for the Jamestown School Board Election on May 19, 2026 are now available. There are three positions open on the board with the terms for Paul Abbott, John Panebianco and Christine Schnars expiring on June 30. The three candidates … [Read more...]
